Science of Community Outreach and Engagement (SoCOE) Conference 2024

Jacksonville, FL US
May 8, 2024 to May 10, 2024

This course will be live in-person only.

CONFERENCE CHAIRS

Folakemi T. Odedina, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, Jacksonville, FL
Vanessa B. Sheppard, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA
Kimlin Tam Ashing, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duarte, CA
Kim F. Rhoads, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Francisco, CA
Hayley S. Thompson, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Detroit, MI
Monica L. Baskin, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh. PA
Arnold. J. Merriweather, American Legion Post 197, Jacksonville, FL

CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS

Monica Albertie, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, Jacksonville, FL
Nadine Barrett, Atrium Health Wake Forest University Comprehensive Cancer Center, Winston-Salem, NC
Jenna Hatcher, University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, AZ
Lorna McNeill, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Macella Nunez-Smith, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
Shannon Pressey, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Floyd Willis, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Charnita Zeigler Johnson, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Emmanuel Agboola, Cancer Champion/Advocate
Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Kim Barbel Johnson, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, Jacksonville, FL
Opeyemi Bolajoko, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Geraldo Colon Otero, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, Jacksonville, FL
Naomi Davis, Cancer Champion/Advocate
Dottington Fullwood, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL
Tony Hill, Cancer Champion/Advocate
Ernie Kaninjing, Milledgeville, GA
Trevanne Matthews Hew, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, Jacksonville, FL
John McCall, Cancer Champion/Advocate
Doug Murrell, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, Jacksonville, FL 
Ify Nwabukwu, Cancer Champion/Advocate 
Charlotte Owens, Organon, Jersey City, NJ
Manisha Salinas, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, Jacksonville, FL
Rhonda Smith, Cancer Champion/Advocate 
Noreen Stephenson, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, Jacksonville, FL
Abigail Stockham, Mayo Clinic Health System, Rochester, MN
Dianne Townsend, Cancer Champion/Advocate

Science of Community Outreach and Engagement (SoCOE) Conference provides a platform for cancer community outreach engagement stakeholders to share best practices and recommendations that address inequities in cancer prevention, early detection, care, and survivorship. The theme for the 2024 conference is “Innovative approaches to decentralization of clinical trials: Meeting participants where they are”.

The conference will:

  • Provide opportunities for mutual learning, knowledge transfer, and collaborations relative to clinical trials in diverse populations among COE stakeholders
  • Advance the engagement, recruitment, and retention of diverse populations in Oncology Clinical Trials (OCTs) through decentralization of clinical trials
  • Identify cost-effective technologies to accelerate the decentralization of OCTs in minoritized and marginalized populations
  • Facilitate networking among COE stakeholders involved in all aspects of OCTs
  • Facilitate the development of a global community of practice to address common challenges in the engagement, recruitment, and retention of underrepresented populations for OCTs
  • Develop a comprehensive strategic plan for decentralization of OCTs in populations underrepresented in clinical trials.

This program is organized in collaboration with the following organizations:

Abstract Session - Deadline March 18, 2024

As part of the Science of Community Outreach and Engagement (SoCOE) Conference in Jacksonville, Florida, abstracts detailing original research dedicated to the field of oncology and cancer health disparities will be presented at this meeting.

We invite abstracts in themes of Clinical or Research that advances the Community Outreach and Engagement (COE), and retention of diverse Black populations in Oncology Clinical Trials (OCTs) through the decentralization of clinical trials.

Abstract submissions may include guidelines, randomized trials, outcome studies, practice innovations, case studies or descriptive analyses. Accepted abstract recipients will be chosen from all abstracts received by the submission deadline. Registration is required for all poster presenters. For further information email FLA CME Abstracts.​

Abstract Submission Webform

Target Audience

This conference is designed for all individuals interested in sharing best practices and recommendations that address inequities in cancer prevention, early detection, care, and survivorship. It meets the professional needs of healthcare providers, social workers, nurses, hospital leadership and administration, healthcare educators, and diversity and inclusion practitioners.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Describe the best Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) initiatives to address cancer disparities in minoritized and marginalized populations.
  • Identify strategies for engaging key stakeholders in diverse minoritized and marginalized communities.
  • Develop partnerships with community stakeholders to design responsive evidence-based interventions for community outreach.
  • Summarize best practices to address health equity in health care.
  • Describe how to enhance communication with colleagues and team members to improve equity, diversity and inclusion.

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 17.25 Attendance
Event starts: 
05/08/2024 - 2:00pm
Event ends: 
05/10/2024 - 2:00pm
Cost:
$549.00

Science of Community Outreach and Engagement (SoCOE) Conference

Marriott Jacksonville Downtown

Jacksonville, Florida

May 8-10, 2024

All Presentations Eastern Time

   

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

6:00 p.m.(Optional) Community Welcome Dinner

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

8:00 a.m.

Special Keynote Session - Title TBA

Cheryl Willman, M.D., Mayo Clinic Cancer Programs and Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center

8:30 a.m.

Adjourn

8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. By Invitation Only - Cancer Advocates Master Trainer Track 

1:00 p.m.

Registration

 

CCSG COE Meeting

(For COE scientific directors, professionals, allied health staff)

NCI COE Best Practices for COE Professionals

Moderator:

Monica L. Albertie, MHA, Mayo Clinic

2:00 p.m.

NCI Perspectives for Scientific Outreach and Engagement in Cancer Prevention and Control Research

April Oh, Ph.D., M.P.H., National Cancer Institute

2:30 p.m.

Defining Catchment Area, Surveillance & Assessment

James R. Cerhan, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic
Folakemi T. Odedina, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic

3:00 p.m.

Evidence Based Community Interventions and Policy

Kim Rhoads, M.D., M.S., M.P.H., UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Kimlin Tam Ashing, Ph.D., City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center

3:30 p.m.

Facilitating Inclusive Research and Clinical Trials Diversity

Hayley S. Thompson, Ph.D., Karmanos Cancer Institute
Monica Baskin, Ph.D., Hillman Cancer Center

4:00 p.m.

Networking Break

4:15 p.m.

Program Evaluation for Continuous Improvement

Vanessa B. Sheppard, Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
Manisha Salinas, Dr. P.H., Mayo Clinic

4:45 p.m.

COE-PED-CRTEC Collaboration

Katherine Tossas, Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
Devanand Sarkar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University

5:15 p.m.

COE and Basic Science

Katherine Tossas, Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
Solomon Rotimi, Ph.D., Covenant University, Nigeria

5:45 p.m.

Special Session on The Cancer Letter Editorial: “Threats to the NCI COE agenda impede our ability to meet the needs of our cancer center catchment area communities”

Kim F. Rhoads, M.D., MS, MPH, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Folakemi T. Odedina, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic
Monica L. Baskin, Ph.D., Hillman Cancer Center
Vanessa B Sheppard, Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
Hayley S. Thompson, Ph.D., Karmanos Cancer Institute
Kimlin Tam Ashing, Ph.D., City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center
Charnita Zeigler-Johnson, Ph.D., MPH on behalf of The Alliance of Black COE Scientific Directors

6:15 p.m.

Exhibitions & Showcase || Patient Hubs || Tech Hubs || Advocacy Showcase

7:15 p.m.

ADJOURN – End of Day 1

7:30 p.m.(Optional) Queens Dinner - A Distinguished Evening Celebrating the Empowerment of Women

Thursday, May 9, 2024

7:00 a.m.

Registration

7:45 a.m.

Breakfast - Meet the Experts & Roundtable Discussions                   

NCI Perspectives for Scientific Outreach and Engagement in Cancer Prevention and Control Research
April Oh, Ph.D., M.P.H., National Cancer Institute

Catchment Area, Surveillance & Assessment
James R. Cerhan, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic
Folakemi T. Odedina, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic

Evidence-Based Community Interventions and Policy
Kim Rhoads, M.D., M.S., M.P.H., UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Kimlin Tam Ashing, Ph.D., City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center

Facilitating Inclusive Research and Clinical Trials Diversity
Hayley S. Thompson, Ph.D, Karmanos Cancer Institute
Monica Baskin, Ph.D., Hillman Cancer Center

Program Evaluation for Continuous Improvement
Vanessa B. Sheppard, Ph.D., VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
Manisha Salinas, Dr. P.H., Mayo Clinic

COE-PED-CRTEC Collaboration
Katherine Tossas, Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
Devanand Sarkar, Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University

COE and Basic Science
Katherine Tossas, Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
Solomon Rotimi, Ph.D., Covenant University, Nigeria

8:45 a.m.

Networking Break

 

Pre-conference Educational Workshop (concurrent sessions)

9:00 a.m.

Session 1: Clinical Audience

Moderator:
Kim M. Barbel Johnson, D.O., M.P.H., Mayo Clinic

9am-9:30am Overview: Decentralizing trials

Folakemi T. Odedina, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic

9:30am-10:00am Example: Decentralizing Trials into Oncology Practices

Windy Dean-Colomb, M.D., Ph.D., Piedmont Healthcare

10:00am-10:30am Example: Decentralizing trials into local health systems

Kim Rhoads, M.D., M.S., M.P.H., UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

10:30am-11:00am Example: Decentralizing Trials to home

Trevanne R. Matthews Hew, M.D., Mayo Clinic

11:00am-11:30am Panel Discussion with Q&A

Session 2: Community Audience

Moderator:
Zhonnet Harper, Umoja Health
Pastor John McCall, City of Hope Advocate

9am-10am Mayo Training: What are Clinical Trials

Jennifer Crook, Ph.D., R.N., University of Central Florida

10-10:30am Why diverse participation in clinical trials matters

Opeyemi Bolajoko, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic

10:30am-11:00am What are the challenges?

Opeyemi Bolajoko, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic

11:00am-11:30am Case Scenarios with Q&A

11:30 a.m.

Lunch “N” Learn with the Community (round table)

12:30 p.m.

Exhibitions & Showcase, Patient Hubs and Tech Hubs, Informal Poster Viewing

 

Conference Opening Session

Theme: Ready, Set, Go! The Right Partnerships, Right Innovation, and Right Design for Decentralized Clinical Trials in Black Communities

Moderator:

Doug Murrell JR, M.P.A., Mayo Clinic

2:00 p.m.

Opening and Welcome Remarks

Folakemi T. Odedina, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic
Vanessa B. Sheppard, Ph.D., VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center    

2:30 p.m.

Keynote 1: Right Partnerships

Kristin Schneeman, Milken Institute

2:50 p.m.

Keynote 2: Right Innovation

Marvella Ford, Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina

3:10 p.m.

Keynote 3: Right Design for Diversity

Owen Garrick, M.D., Mayo Clinic

3:30 p.m.

Panel Discussion

Moderators:

Abigail L. Stockham, M.D., Mayo Clinic
Arnold Merriweather, Prostate Health Education Network

Panelists:

Kristin Schneeman, Milken Institute
Marvella Ford, Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina
Owen Garrick, M.D., Mayo Clinic

4:00 p.m.

Networking Break

4:10 p.m.

Abstract Spotlight

4:50 p.m.

Clinical Trials Beyond Walls: Optionality via Digital Tools and Capabilities

Lydia A. Mercado, M.D., Mayo Clinic
Taylor M. Galloway, M.S., M.B.A., Mayo Clinic

5:10 p.m.

Formal Poster Viewing, Exhibitions & Showcase, Patient Hubs and Tech Hubs

6:45 p.m.

Welcome Dinner and Keynote Lecture

Special Keynote: Navigating Divisive Politics and Policies to Address Cancer Health Disparities

Moderator:

Nadine J. Barrett, Ph.D., MS, MPH, Atrium Health Wake Forest University Comprehensive Cancer Center

Panelists:

Brian Gonzalez, Ph.D., Moffit Cancer Center
Laureen Husband, EdD, Feeding Northeast Florida
John M. Allen, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCCP, FCCM, FCCP, UF College of Pharmacy

9:30 p.m.

ADJOURN – End of Day 2

Friday, May 10, 2024

7:00 a.m.

Registration

7:45 a.m.

Breakfast

 

Connecting Blacks to CTs: Innovative Programs

Moderators:

Windy Dean-Colomb, M.D., Ph.D., Piedmont Healthcare
Former Senator Tony Hill, Community Member

8:30 a.m.

President’s Cancer Moonshot Initiative

Karen Winkfield, M.D., Ph.D., Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance

8:45 a.m.

Q&A Session

8:50 a.m.

NCI's Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP)

Kathryn E. Weaver, Ph.D., Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center & Wake Forest NCORP Research Base

9:05 a.m.

Q&A Session

9:10 a.m.

ICCaRE for Black Men Consortium

Roxana S. Dronca, M.D., Mayo Clinic
Gerardo Colon-Otero, M.D., Mayo Clinic

9:25 a.m.

Q&A Session

9:30 a.m.

Connecting Underrepresented Populations to Clinical Trials (CUSP2CT)

Janice Krieger, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic

9:45 a.m.

Q&A Session

9:50 a.m.

Community perspective

Moderators:

Former Senator Tony Hill, Community Member

Panelists:

Lynne Alston, Hugs around America
Ricki Fairley, Touch BBCA
Maimah Karmo, Tigerlily Foundation
Vermelle Smith, American Legion Post
Arnold Merriweather, ICCaRE

10:25 a.m.

Q&A Session

10:30 a.m.

Networking Break

 

Oncology Clinical Trials in Special Populations: Where are we and where are we heading

Moderator:

Jessica Otero Machuca, Mayo Clinic

10:45 a.m.

Session 1:

African American Populations

Moderator:

Floyd B. Willis, M.D., Mayo Clinic    

           

 

Session 2:

Black Hispanic Populations

Moderator:

Claudia Hardy, MPA, O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center

Session 3:

Rural Black Populations

Moderator:

Timiya Nolan, Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham

12:00 p.m.

Luncheon & Special Presentations (concurrent sessions)

12:15 p.m.

Oncology Clinical Trials in Black LGBTQ Populations: Future Considerations

Shannon A. Pressey, M.S., M.B.A., Mayo Clinic

           

           

Oncology Clinical Trials in Black Immigrant Populations: Future Considerations

Abba C. Zubair, M.D., Ph.D., Mayo Clinic
Sophia George, Ph.D., Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Patrice Jeudin, M.D., University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Oncology Clinical Trials in Rural Populations: Future Considerations

Janice Krieger, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic
Abigail L. Stockham, M.D., Mayo Clinic

 

12:35 p.m.

mHealth, Platform and Clinical Trials

Tufia C. Haddad, M.D., Mayo Clinic
Che G. Ngufor, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic

           

           

Evidence-Based Interventions for Increasing Representation of the Black Community in Clinical Trials

Lorna McNeill, Ph.D., MPH, MD Anderson

Program Evaluation: Benchmarks, Metrics and Measures for Clinical Trials Diversity

Folakemi T. Odedina, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic
Manisha Salinas, Dr. P.H., Mayo Clinic

 

12:55 p.m.

Networking Break

1:05 p.m.

Town Hall Forum: Future of Oncology Clinical Trials in Black Populations

Moderators:

Ernie Kaninjing, Dr.P.H.; Georgia College and State University
Dottington Fullwood, Ph.D., CHES, Mayo Clinic

1:55 p.m.

Conference Closing Remarks

2:00 p.m.

ADJOURN – End of Day 3

     

 

Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
245 Water St
Jacksonville, FL 32202
United States

Situated in the heart of the River City, Marriott Jacksonville Downtown connects you with Jacksonville's most popular cultural and business districts. A block of rooms has been reserved for attendees at a special rate of $159 per night plus applicable taxes and fees. Reservations must be made before the room block sells out or before the expiration date of April 15, 2024, whichever comes first. The discounted rate is available three days prior and three days after the course dates based upon availability of group rooms at the time of the request.

The discounted room block is closed. Should you still require accommodation, the hotel has rooms available at their standard rate. To make a reservation please follow the LINK.

All travel and lodging expenses are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.

Nearby Hotels:

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 E Coastline Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32202

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
1201 Riverplace Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207

Residence Inn by Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
357 Oak St
Jacksonville, FL 32204

Mayo Clinic Faculty:

  • Monica L. Albertie, M.H.A.
  • Opeyemi Bolajoko, Ph.D.
  • James R. Cerhan, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Geraldo Colon Otero, M.D.
  • Roxana S. Dronca, M.D.,
  • Dottington Fullwood, Ph.D., CHES
  • Owen Garrick, M.D.
  • Tufia C. Haddad, M.D.
  • Janice Krieger, Ph.D.
  • Trevanne R. Matthews Hew, M.B.B.S.
  • Doug Murrell JR, M.P.A.
  • Che Ngufor, PhD
  • Folakemi T. Odedina, Ph.D.
  • Farhia Omar, MPH
  • Shannon A. Pressey, M.S., M.B.A.
  • Manisha Salinas, Dr. P.H.
  • Abigail Stockham, M.D.
  • Floyd B. Willis, M.D.
  • Abba C. Zubair, M.D., Ph.D.

Visiting Faculty:

  • Lucille Adams-Campbell, Ph.D.
  • John M Allen, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCCP, FCCM, FCCP
  • Lynne Alston
  • Carolina Aristizabal, M.D., MPH, CHES
  • Nadine J. Barrett, Ph.D., MS, MPH
  • Monica Baskin, Ph.D.
  • Lisa Carter-Bawa, Ph.D., MPH, APRN, ANP-C, FAAN
  • Jennifer Crook, Ph.D.
  • Windy Dean-Colomb, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Ricki Fairley
  • Marvella Ford, Ph.D.
  • Sophia George, Ph.D.
  • Lauren Gilbert, Ph.D.
  • Evelyn Gonzalez, MA
  • Bryan Gonzalez, Ph.D.
  • Zhonnet Haper, BA
  • Claudia Hardy, MPH
  • Tony Hill
  • Laureen Husband, EdD
  • Patrice Jeudin, M.D.
  • Ernie Kaninjing, Dr.P.H.
  • Maimah Karmo
  • Bradley Long
  • Pastor McCall
  • Lorna McNeill, Ph.D., MPH
  • Arnold Merriweather
  • Lynne Nguyen, MPH
  • Jennifer Nguyen, Ph.D., MPH
  • Timiya Nolan, Ph.D.
  • Ify Anne Nwabukwu, B.S.N., R.N
  • April Oh, Ph.D., M.P.H.
  • Ed Perez
  • Kim Rhoads, M.D., M.S., M.P.H.
  • Solomon Rotimi, Ph.D.
  • Devanand Sarkar, Ph.D.
  • Kristin Schneeman
  • Scout, MA, Ph.D.
  • Richard Segal, Ph.D.
  • Vanessa B. Sheppard, Ph.D.
  • Kimlin Tam Ashing, Ph.D.
  • Tawana Thomas Johnson
  • Hayley S. Thompson, Ph.D.
  • Katherine Tossas, Ph.D.
  • Kathryn E. Weaver, Ph.D.
  • Karen Winkfield, M.D., Ph.D.
  • Carnita Zeigler-Johnson, Ph.D., MPH

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In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s):

AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 22.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.

DayCredits
Wednesday3.00
Wednesday (Limited to BY INVITATION ONLY)5.25
Thursday6.00
Friday8.25

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Available Credit

  • 17.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 17.25 Attendance

On behalf of Course Directors: Folakemi T. Odedina, Ph.D., and Monica L. Albertie, M.H.A., we hope you will consider a display opportunity at the Science of Community Outreach and Engagement (SoCOE) Conference on May 8-10, 2024, at the Marriott Jacksonville Downtown, Jacksonville, Florida.

Additional sponsorship opportunities are also available. View the prospectus.
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Price

Cost:
$549.00
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