Episode 31: Breaking Barriers on Health Equity

Into the Fold: Issues in Mental Health

Dec 08 2016 | 00:31:42

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Show Notes

Dr. Lovell Jones was the first African-American to be made a full professor at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, one of the country's leading cancer treatment and research centers. As a molecular endocrinologist, he has contributed to our understanding of the biology of reproductive cancers. But it's as an outspoken advocate for healthcare equity that he's truly made his mark. In this episode, Dr. Jones discusses his life and career in science.

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