Sir Salvador Enrique Moncada Seidner was instrumental in understanding the function and metabolism of #nitricoxide, and its connection to #vascular and #inflammatorybiology. He also oversaw #epileptic, #malarial, and #migraine treatments. #HispanicHeritageMonth www.scheq.org/sir-salvador...

Santiago Ramón y Cajal was the first #Spaniard to win the Nobel Prize after turning a childhood interest in #art and #medicine into developing detailed illustrations of nervous system and neurons that are the basis of modern #neuroscience. #HispanicHeritageMonth www.scheq.org/santiago-ram...

Dr. Andres Barbero was one of the earlist MDs in Paraguay and spent most of his life using his wealth to treat disease, advance #publichealth, and establish many organizations in Paraguay. #HispanicHeritageMonth www.scheq.org/andres-barbe...

José Carlos Millás was a #Cuban #meteorologist that narrowed hurricane season to between June & November & predicted the 1994 October hurricane using only weather balloon data. #weatherballoons #civilengineering #meteorology #hurricaneseason #HispanicHeritageMonth www.scheq.org/jose-carlos-...

Dr. Roberto Caldeyro-Barcia, a Uruguayan, is known as the father of #Perinatology. Specializing in #gynaecology and #obstetrics, he developed the Montevideo Units, the basis for fetal monitoring during labor, and the #cardiotocogram. #HispanicHeritageMonth #pregnancy www.scheq.org/roberto-cald...

Dr. Mireya Correa was a Panamian #Botanist, #Biologist and #Chemist. She was the Founder of the #Herbarium at the University of Panama and helped the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute digitize plant specimens. #WomeninSTEM #HispanicHeritageMonth #WomenInScience www.scheq.org/dr-mireya-co...

Julio Garavito Armero, a Colombian prodigy, studied #mathematics & #lunar interactions on oceanic and weather fluctuations. He calculated Halley's Comet trajectory, Bogota's #latitude & connected Moon's orbit and its influence on Earth. #HispanicHeritageMonth #gravity www.scheq.org/julio-garavi...

Cesar Ricardo Bressani Castignoli was born in Guatamela City and recieved his PhD in #biochemistry from Purdue University focusing on food science and #nutrition. He developed incaparina, which was made from #corn, #soy, #cottonseed, and #yeast. #HispanicHeritageMonth www.scheq.org/cesar-ricard...

Dr. Antonia Coello Novelo, Puerto Rican, was the first woman & first Hispanic to serve as the US Surgeon General. Specializing in #pediatrics and #nephrology, she played a large role in the Organ Transplantation Procurement Act. #womeninmedicine #HispanicHeritageMonth www.scheq.org/antonia-coel...

Andrés Manuel Del Río was a Spaniard by birth, but became a Mexican Citizen. He studied #analyticalchemistry, #metallurgy, #mining, and #geology in Spain, England, France and Germany. He originally discovered #Vanadium in 1801. #HispanicHeritageMonth www.scheq.org/andres-manue...

Dr. Bernardo Alberto Houssay was a #physiologist that was the first Latin American Nobel Laureate (1947) for his work on understanding the pituitary gland & its connection to regulating glucose. He laid the foundation for modern #endocrinology. #HispanicHeritageMonth www.scheq.org/bernardo-alb...

Dr. David Joaquin Guzman was born in 1843 and spent his life between public education, #smallpox #vaccination, and #geological and #archeological studies. He received his BA in #Philosophy in Guatemala and MD (1869) from Sorbonne . #HispanicHeritageMonth #ElSalvador www.scheq.org/david-joaqui...

Dr. Eugenia Maria del Pino Veintimilla is an Eduadorian #DevelopmentalBiologist that made significant contributions in understanding egg development in #frogs, primarily trained undergrads, and big champion of #mentorship. #oogenesis #HispanicHeritageMonth www.scheq.org/eugenia-mari...

Dr. Evangelina Villegas was a Mexican Agricultural Scientist who made a mark on reducing #worldhunger through creation of the quality protein #maize (QPM) She was first woman to win the World Food Prize in 2000. #HispanicHeritageMonth www.scheq.org/evangeline-v...

Pedro Elodoro Paulet Mostajo, born in Peru, was an #engineer and #architect. He played a big role in #aviation, development of the Peruvian Airforce, and development of 1st liquid propelled rocket engine that used nitrogen peroxide & gasoline. #HispanicHeritageMonth www.scheq.org/pedro-eleodo...

Dr. Rebeca Gerschman was an Argentians #biologist and #physiologist that discovered that O2 free radical led to cell aging and death. She was also a pioneer in teaching, used film in the classroom, and brought in speakers from other countries. #hispanicheritagemonth www.scheq.org/rebeca-gersc...

Dr. Sara Borrell Ruiz made significant contributions to #oncology, #endocrinology, and #biochemistry by establishing the connection between hormones and tumor growth. She was faculty at the University of Madrid. #HispanicHeritageMonth2025 #WomeninSTEM www.scheq.org/sara-borrell...

Alejandro Posadas was a pioneering Argentinian in #thoracicsurgery & performed the first ever filmed operation. He was the first person to characterize coccidiodomycosis, a self-taught thoracic surgeon, and made advancements in pulmonary surgery. #HispanicHeritageMonth www.scheq.org/alejandro-po...

We are looking forward to our Founder Dr. @emanleyjr.bsky.social speaking at the BlackDoctor.org No Smoke, More Facts program at Morehouse School of Medicine tomorrow. He will be on the panel: Community Voices against Lung Cancer - it's not only Smoke. #lungcancer #LCSM #communityengagement

Our founder was recently interviewed on the Leadership Sound Bites Podcast by Better Possibilities. Episode 194 "Cut the Noise: Leading When You Don't Fit the Mold". He talked about #adhd, #neurodivergence, #Leadership, #STEMcareers, & purpose driven work. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yaH...

Dr. Raez is joining us at 11 AM (ET) on the free Just Breathe: SCHEQing on Lung Cancer Webinar Series to discuss Molecular Testing Challenges in Lung Cancer. Register here: tinyurl.com/SCHEQJBSLC3 #lungcancer #biomarkers #lcsm #patientadvocacy

Dr. Luis Raez will be speaking on the free Just Breathe: SCHEQing on Lung Cancer free webinar series on 9/16 from 11 AM -12 PM. He will be discussing the "Challenges of Molecular Testing in Lung Cancer". Register here: tinyurl.com/SCHEQJBSLC3 #lungcancer #moleculartesting #biomarkers #IO #TMB #LCSM

Dr. Joan Shiller will be joining us on the free Lung Cancer Solutions series on 8/19 from 3-4 PM (ET) to discuss "How Climate Change Affects Cancer Care". Register: clehr.vfairs.com #climatechange #lungcancer #lcsm #cancer #healthcare @oncodaily.bsky.social

Dr. Joan Schiller will be joining us on the free Lung Cancer Solutions Series on 8/19 from 3-4 PM (ET). She will be discussing "How Does Climate Change Affect Lung Cancer". You can register for the SCHEQ Webinar on clehr.vfairs.com #lungcancer #LCSM #climatechange #webinar

Dr. Melanie Potiaumpai will be joining us on Aug 20 at 1 PM (ET) on the next free Just Breathe: SCHEQing on Lung Cancer Webinar series. She will be discussing the role of #prehabilation or #prehab in #cancer recovery. Register: tinyurl.com/SCHEQJBSLC2 #LCSM #physicaltherapy #exercise #lungcancer

We were honored to be named Best STEM #Diversity & Cancer Health Equity Nonprofit by Acquisition International. We are dedicated to increasing diversity in #STEMM fields and improving outcomes for those facing #cancer through information and resource creation. www.einpresswire.com/article/8355...

This is story from our Founder about #medicalracism and his experience at Mount Sinai Health System. He describes the surgery, the staff decisions that interfered with care, and what you can do as a poor, Black, medicaid or underserved patient in a similar situation. www.scheq.org/when-the-sys...

We are happy to announce our Patient Advisory Board. They have broad expertise and lived experience working with diverse communities and they will help ensure that our #infographics are patient literate. www.einpresswire.com/article/8340...

The Event and App is now live for the 2025 Lung Cancer Interventions Summit. "Navigating the Cancer Care Continuum". #lungcancer #LCSM #clinicaltrials #biomarkers #diagnostics #AI #translationalresearch #patientadvocacy #LCSM

We are proud to announce that Johnson & Johnson is the first official sponsor of the 2025 3rd Annual STEMM & Cancer Health Equity (SCHEQ) Lung Cancer Interventions Summit Oct 24-25 in Chicago. Agenda: whova.com/embedded/eve... Registration: whova.com/portal/regis... #lungcancer #LCSM

Here is our #infographic on managing treatment and #disparities in #braincancer www.scheq.org/treatment-su...

Here is our #infographic on #braincancer. www.scheq.org/brain-cancer...

Don't forget to sign up for our free inaugural "Just Breathe: SCHEQing on Lung Cancer" 7/16 from 1-2 PM (ET). Dr. Michelle Bolden will be discussing caregiving in #lungcancer. tinyurl.com/SCHEQJBSLC1

This #blog was written by our Founder @emanleyjr.bsky.social on why those with #respiratory issues are still masking. Just because everyone else thinks #Covid19 is over, it is not for those at high risk. www.scheq.org/covid-is-not...

We are looking forward to our inaugural Just Breathe: SCHEQing on #LungCancer free Webinar Series. Our first speaker will be Dr. Michelle Bolden from Call For Caring who will be discussing " #Caregiving in Lung Cancer and Beyond" on 7/16 from 1-2 PM (ET). #LCSM Register here: tinyurl.com/SCHEQJBSLC1

We are excited that our Founder was profiled and highlighted in Entrepreneur by Kevin Harrington as one of 10 up and coming innovators and disruptors. We are appreciative that efforts in #mentorship, #workforcediversity, and #heatlh equity are being recognized. www.entrepreneur.com/en-gb/entrep...

Tuesday night @hitlabnyc.bsky.social networking at the Glass Ceiling Rooftop Bar. It was great to see everyone. #AI #Digitalhealth #Healthcare #networking

Our Founder is speaking tonight at the Vanderbilt Lung Cancer Community Advisory Council.

Don't forget to join us today at 3PM (ET) as Michelle Ottersbach joins us on the #SCHEQ Lung Cancer Solutions Series to discuss risk assessment and risk reduction in #earlydetection of #lungcancer. Register for free: clehr.vfairs.com/en/registrat...

The SCHEQ Founder discusses completing the Institute for Nonprofit Practice Core Certificate Program and receiving his "Social Impact Management & Leadership Certificate". #leadership #management #nonprofit #changeagent tinyurl.com/SCHEQCCP

Michelle Ottersbach will be joining us on 6/17 at 3 PM ET on the Lung Cancer Solutions Series to discuss risk mitigation and risk assessment in #earlydetection of #lungcancer. It is free to register. @oncodaily.bsky.social #lungcancerscreening #LCSM tinyurl.com/SCHEQLCSSMO

Our @theaacr.bsky.social Annual Meeting 2025 Recap is finally written. www.scheq.org/2025-america... #recap #cancer #cancerresearch #surgery

Thanks Dr. Kevin Neal for having our Founder on your Imagining Better Brides to #Leadership #podcast. He touched on #empathy, #healthliteracy, #mentorship, #integrity, and #workforcediversity. #leadership #inspiration tinyurl.com/IBTBLEManley

#Vaccines save lives & protect communities. At SCHEQ, we believe education is power. That’s why we’ve created #infographics like this. They: ✅ Prevent disease ✅ Protect those who can’t be vaccinated ✅ Help eliminate global health threats Explore them tinyurl.com/PatientsPage

Our founder was featured on the Village Voice about how he founded SCHEQ and how he has used his lived experience to drive innovation and #patientadvocacy. #lifestory #stemcareers tinyurl.com/SCHEQVV

Thanks @fordfoundation.org for hosting the 2025 Graduation of the Institute for Nonprofit Practice Core Leadership Program last night. All of the social change makers spent 6+ months learning about #leadership #nonprofitmanagement and #strategy. #INProud2Lead @emanleyjr.bsky.social

Our Founder spoke at #AACR25 in the Patient Advocacy Forum on Community Engagement about our Lung Cancer Health Equity Summit. #LCSM #lungcancer #healthequity

We had to grab a random day walker to help us setup our #AACR25 poster. We are in section 8-24. #lungcancer #healthequity #clinicaltrials #patientadvocacy

Here is our free #infographic on #antibiotics. #patienteducation #patientadvocacy www.scheq.org/antibiotics

Dr. Walter McAfee was a pioneering African-American #physicist and #astronomer that made significant contributions to radar technology and space exploration. He obtain his BS in Mathematics, MS in Physics, and PhD in Physics. www.scheq.org/walter-mcafe...