How ADHD Shaped a Career in Cancer Research and Health Equity – with Eugene Manley

from Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent people · host Carolyn Kiel

Dr. Eugene Manley Jr. is a cancer scientist, health equity leader, and longtime patient advocate working at the intersection of biomedical sciences, cancer care, AI ethics, and leadership. As a Black healthcare advocate and founder of SCHEQ (STEMM* & Cancer Health Equity), a nonprofit focused on cancer health equity, Eugene runs an annual lung cancer summit that brings together patients, clinicians, researchers, and industry to co-create solutions to disparities in screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Eugene has ADHD, which didn't get diagnosed until he was in graduate school. *STEMM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine. Content note: This episode discusses medical/healthcare trauma and physical injuries. During this episode, you will hear Eugene talk about: Discovering his ADHD later in life, and how ADHD shaped him as a person How his academic interests, education and career experiences led him to start his nonprofit The impact of a recent traumatic experience he had as a patient in the healthcare system How SCHEQ helps people understand their rights and options in healthcare settings Learn more about Eugene's work at SCHEQ.org. Support or sponsor this podcast: BuyMeACoffee.com/Beyond6Seconds Watch the video of this interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H13-WoQuP9o Read the episode transcript: carolynkiel.com/podcast/eugene-manley-scheq Follow the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast in your favorite podcast player: pod.link/1336740192 Subscribe to the FREE Beyond 6 Seconds newsletter for early access to new episodes: mailchi.mp/f9f6e8356138/insider *Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations. These episodes are for informational purposes only and do not substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if you are seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.*

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