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- In a thoughtful conversation between Andrea Miyahira and Elisabeth Heath, they discuss the challenges and opportunities for young women in prostate cancer research and oncology. Dr. Heath emphasizes the importance of self-confidence, sharing her daughter's experience with dwindling female representation in her calculus class. She highlights the need to persevere, regardless of self-doubt or percei...
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- Andrea Miyahira interviews Elisabeth Heath, a medical oncologist at the Karmanos Cancer Institute, in this conversation. Dr. Heath is a leader in prostate cancer research and oncology and a mentor to many. In honor of Women's History Month, they discuss Dr. Heath's career journey, the importance of having a supportive community, and the need for women in leadership roles. Dr. Heath advises others...
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- Fatima Karzai and Andrea Miyahira discuss the importance of having a pipeline of women in the field of GU oncology and prostate cancer research highlighting the year-round virtual Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) Women in Science Networking Initiative. This initiative springboards off of the PCF Women in Science forum held annually at the PCF Scientific Retreat. This new initiative aims to connect...
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- Kristen Scarpato and Svetlana Avulova join Alicia Morgans to discuss women in urologic oncology. 11% of practicing urologists are females, which is a number that needs to rise. The trio highlight the Society of Women in Urology, as well as Women in Urologic Oncology, for raising awareness and providing a platform to get women together to network and support each other. Biographies: Kristen Scarpat...
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- Susan Halabi and Dana Rathkopf join Alicia Morgans in a conversation on women in prostate cancer research, with a focus on how the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) has supported the development of so many women in this part of science. The pair each share how their careers were impacted by the PCF and its commitment to women in science. The three elaborate on the initiatives the organization is ta...
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- Tanya Dorff joins Alicia Morgans to share her journey as a female genitourinary medical oncologist, and the two share ways that organizations can support women as they grow and advance their careers in science. They discuss how organizations such as the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF), the Coffey-Holden Prostate Cancer Academy, and initiatives such as the Women in Science PCF scientific retreat p...
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- Alicia Morgans is joined by Sam Chang in a conversation on supporting women in urology and the allyship of the AUA and The Society of Women in Urology. They discuss the Society of Women in Urology's efforts to support women and elevate this topic. Biographies: Sam S. Chang, M.D., M.B.A. Patricia and Rodes Hart Endowed Chair of Urologic Surgery Professor Department of Urology at Vanderbilt Universi...
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- Anne Schuckman and Alicia Morgans discuss the unique challenges and opportunities for women in urologic oncology. The two explore their own journeys in the field and provide suggestions on how young women seeking a career in urologic oncology can build their careers with confidence. Biographies: Anne K. Schuckman, MD, Director, LAC+USC Urologic Oncology, Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hos...
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- Amina Zoubeidi joins Alicia Morgans in a conversation on the evolution of her career and how the Prostate Cancer Foundation (The PCF) played a pivotal role in supporting her research initiatives and the collaboration and friendships that result from the Women in Science Program at the PCF Annual Retreat. PCF consistently demonstrates a commitment to women scientists by supporting their research. T...
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- Alicia Morgans and Andrea Miyahira discuss how the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) supports the development and research endeavors of women investigating prostate cancer and science. They discuss the objectives of the Women in Science Forum at the Prostate Cancer Foundation Annual Scientific Retreat. Biographies: Andrea K. Miyahira, Ph.D., Director of Research, Prostate Cancer Foundation Alicia M...
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