Diverse Voices in Medical Imagery: A Vanderbilt Conversation on Representation and Healthcare Equity

Join Vanderbilt for a Lab-to-Table Conversation on Picturing Progress: Representation in Scientific Art

During the month celebrating African Americans in the arts, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine's Basic Sciences division invites you to join an enlightening discussion on medical illustrations and their impact on healthcare. On February 20th at 11 am CT, Antentor Hinton Jr., an assistant professor specializing in molecular physiology and biophysics, will facilitate this engaging conversation alongside a panel comprising key figures from various disciplines.

The event shed light on the underrepresentation of dark skin tones in medical textbooks' visuals - a critical issue contributing to diagnostic errors or patient neglect for those with non-white skin. This Lab-to-Table Conversation series seeks to bridge scientific education with real-world health implications.

Panelists Highlight:

• Angela Byars-Winston, Associate Director of the Collaborative Center for Health Equity and Professor in the University of Wisconsin's Department of Medicine, will share insights from her role as a research director and leader at multiple institutions.

• Chidiebere Ibe, a Forbes featured medical illustrator, founder of Championing Change Africa, and contributor to Illustrate Change, brings expertise on representation matters in medicine.

• Chrystal Starbird, Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill's Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, is recognized for her contributions to diversity initiatives and award-winning mentorship.

• Ni-Ka Ford, founder of Enlight Visuals, a board-certified medical illustrator with leadership roles in industry organizations like AMI Diversity Fellowship and the Association of Medical Illustrators.

Discussion Points Include:

1. Current Representation Trs in Healthcare Imagery: Examination of the current state of representation among medical images.

2. Impact of Biases on Research, Education, and Medicine: Analysis of how biases influence biomedical research outcomes, educational methods, and healthcare practices globally.

3. Healthcare Disparities Through the Lens of Medical Illustrations: Discussion on how lack of representation affects the mental health and well-being of patients with darker skin tones seeking medical information or treatment.

This virtual gathering is open to the public; registration is required for participation. Don't miss this opportunity to contribute your insights, questions, and concerns regarding an issue impacting patient care and healthcare equity.

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Registerlink_to_registration now to join this important conversation shaping the future of medical education and healthcare representation.

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