Health Equity
A year of transformative progress
May 13, 2023
UT Health San Antonio’s Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Dean Robert Hromas, MD, identifies four areas of focus of the Mays Cancer Center in its quest to end cancer for communities in South Texas and beyond.
The science of cancer
May 13, 2023
The Mays Cancer Center is advancing cancer care and awareness among diverse populations, increasing their participation in cancer research, leading the conversation about the need for health equity and pursuing partnerships and alliances to increase diversity in clinical trials.
Boosting Hispanic representation in cancer research
May 13, 2023
The Mays Cancer Center has been named a founding partner of the Advancing Inclusive Research Site Alliance, a coalition of clinical research sites seeking to advance the representation of diverse patient populations in clinical trials.
First lady Jill Biden visits Mays Cancer Center
May 13, 2023
In February 2022, first lady Jill Biden toured the Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio and praised its efforts in addressing disparities in cancer rates among Hispanics.