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  • Stacy Wentworth, M.D.

    I'm an oncologist, cancer survivorship expert, and horse mama. I'm here to change the conversation around cancer. You can find out more about me at www.stacywentworth.com.

  • Michael D. Green, PhD

    PhD in Population Health Sciences researching how unequal treatment in healthcare happens, and its consequences. Views are my own.

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    Former NIH Program Official (2003-2025). Strategic research and innovation leader who helped build large-scale scientific programs at the intersection of emerging technology, ethics, and public impact. Opinions expressed here are my own.

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