Building LGBTQI+ Competencies in Cancer Care and Research: Inaugural Workshop of 2025 Lombardi DEI Office Series

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The Lombardi DEI Office invites all faculty, staff and students to attend the inaugural workshop for the DEI Workshop Series in 2025. Please stay tuned for future workshop topics and dates.

  • Workshop 1: Building LGBTQI+ Competencies in Cancer Care and Research
  • Wednesday, February 12, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET
  • Register to receive a calendar invite with Zoom link.
REGISTER HERE

Featuring:
Scout, MA, PhD
Executive Director
National LGBTQI+ Cancer Network

This inaugural workshop has the following learning objectives:

  • Create Welcoming Spaces: Learn effective communication strategies to create a welcoming environment for LGBTQI+ communities, including language use, signage and clinical policies.
  • Understand SOGI+ Data Collection: Learn the importance and methods of collecting SOGI+ data to better address the specific health-care needs of LGBTQI+ individuals.
  • Promote Inclusion in Clinical Trials: Gain insight into the significance of inclusive practices in clinical trials and be empowered to advocate for the representation of LGBTQI+ populations in cancer research, ensuring that treatments are effective and relevant for all communities.

For questions, please contact Lombardi Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at LombardiDEI@Georgetown.edu.