Closing the Gap: A Virtual Conversation

Our panel of experts discussed health disparities in transplant and diagnosis, the importance of representation, cultural considerations in diet and much more.

Speakers include:

• Dr. Velma Scantlebury - the nation's first Black, female transplant surgeon

• Dr. Dinee Simpson, Northwestern Medicine - Chicago's only Black, female transplant surgeon

• Dr. Milda Saunders, University of Chicago - her research includes health disparities and chronic kidney disease

• Samantha Mok, MSW, LSW, UI Health - transplant social worker