Press & Publications
Clinical and Research Grand Rounds
On Friday, December 20th, 2024, Dr. Ko and Dr. Dries presented their research at the Medicine Grand Rounds. The talk was titled "Spatial Omics and Breast Cancer Disparities: A Precision Medicine Perspective" and covered topics ranging from inequities in breast cancer, the current science on this area, what we are... More
Evans Day
On October 10, 2024, Dries Lab members were able to present their posters in the annual Department of Medicine Evans Research Days. Congratulations to Dr. Jeff Sheridan for winning 2nd place for the 2024 Basic Science Oral Presentation, and for Dr. Ko for the Evans Clinician Award!
Breast Cancer 101
Dr. Noami Ko discusses the statistics and findings surrounding breast cancer, who may be at risk, why mammograms are important, treatment options and support available within BMC on Doctor Podcasting.
Report shows breast cancer survival rates worst among Black women
A report from the Bay State Banner where Dr. Naomi Ko emphasizes the urgent need to address systemic barriers in breast cancer care for Black women, advocating for a comprehensive evaluation of interventions to ensure equitable treatment and improve survivorship outcomes.
The US Will See Record-Breaking Number of New Cancer Cases in 2024
An interview with Dr. Naomi Ko about the reasons behind rising cancer rates in the US and what we can do about it.
Basic Black | The Other C: Avoiding Or Delaying Care Because Of The Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing health disparities in communities of color, leading to increased risks of infection and delayed medical care, particularly for conditions like cancer, which has raised concerns about a rise in advanced disease among African Americans and Latinos. A panel discussion featuring Dr. Naomi Ko and other... More
MGH, BMC Study Looks At The Role Race Plays In Treating Breast Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Medical Center have been awarded a $350,000 grant from pharmaceutical maker Pfizer to study how race is a factor in treating cancer and surviving it. “It’s been a perpetual problem in breast cancer where black women have a... More
The Impact Of Financial Instability On Cancer
Dr. Naomi Ko speaks to WBUR Radio Boston about the effects of financial instability on cancer.
A Look at the Patient Navigator Program in Breast Cancer
A feature in the ASCO Post where Dr. Naomi Ko discusses the impact of patient navigation programs on breast cancer care for underserved populations, emphasizing their potential to reduce disparities.