Why Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is really something to celebrate this year
March is the month to get the word out about screening for colorectal cancer. An important update: More people can get screened now, as the age for coverage for screening had been lowered to 45.
Franklin G. Berger, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences, University of South Carolina
• conversation
March 22, 2021 • ~9 min
March 22, 2021 • ~9 min
Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther gives a boost to diversity in STEM – a Black engineer's take on personal and professional inspiration
The late Hollywood star celebrated being young, Black and gifted, both on screen and off.
Karl Zelik, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University
• conversation
Jan. 8, 2021 • ~8 min
Jan. 8, 2021 • ~8 min
Chadwick Boseman's death underscores colorectal cancer increase in younger adults and health gaps for African Americans
Chadwick Boseman's death at age 43 is emblematic of two disturbing health trends.
Franklin G. Berger, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences, University of South Carolina
• conversation
Sept. 2, 2020 • ~10 min
Sept. 2, 2020 • ~10 min
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