On March 21st the OPT for Health team attended and presented at the Closing the Gap Summit, a full-day event focused on practical ways to lower cancer risk and empower community members with tools for prevention.
The day included research presentations and community testimonials, as well as a cooking demonstration focused on nutritional eating provided by Underground Kitchen. Also on the docket were two panel discussions focused on prevention and care and lived experiences.
A big thank you to everyone on the planning committee and all those who presented and attended for a successful day!
Attendees pick up materials at check-in.Dr. Autumn Lanoye (VCU) presents on the psychology of habit formation.Chef Steven Glenn (Underground Kitchen) gives a cooking demonstration.Chef Steven Glenn (Underground Kitchen) gives a cooking demonstration.Dr. Salvatore Carbone (ODU) and Marguerite Edmonds (HC-CAB member) discuss research and lived experiences.Michael Sparks (Underground Kitchen) speaks to the audience.Dr. Alex Lucas (VCU) and Sudie Greene (HC-CAB member) discuss research and lived experiences.Dr. Brynn Sheehan (ODU) leads a mindful movement break.The audience participates in a mindful movement break.VA-ACCERT Center MPIs Drs. Brynn Sheehan (ODU), Bernard Fuemmeler (VCU), and Jessica LaRose (VCU).imThe VA-ACCERT Center team. Front row left to right: Karly Casanave-Phillips (VCU), Autumn Lanoye (VCU), Sudie Green (HC-CAB), Jessica LaRose (VCU), Kassandra Prasanna (ODU). Back row left to right: Katie Jones (ODU), Alisa Brewer (VCU), Bernard Fuemmeler (VCU), Otelia Jones (ODU), Janet Plent (Community PI), Brynn Sheehan (ODU), Kristen Moore (ODU), Oxana Palesh (VCU).Categories VA-ACCERT Center
