CANCER SPOTLIGHT SERIES
The Partnership's Quarterly Gathering for Education and Collaboration
The Partnership to Reduce Cancer in Rhode Island invites you to attend our Cancer Spotlight Series, a quarterly community meeting series that highlights the Partnership’s current initiatives and brings together members, partners, and stakeholders working across the cancer care continuum. Each session features presentations from organizations and experts who are advancing cancer prevention, screening, treatment, survivorship, and equity throughout Rhode Island. The series is designed to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and keep our community informed about the innovative work happening to reduce the burden of cancer across the state. All are welcome to attend.
2026 Series Schedule
Past Events
August 2025
Summer Member Meeting
Sendurai A. Mani, MS, PhD, MA, Associate Director for Translational Oncology at the Legorreta Cancer Center gave a presentation on the science of cancer.
April 2025
Spring Member Meeting
This meeting included a special presentation on Colorectal Cancer Awareness from Dr. Abdul Saied Calvino and representatives of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.
January 2025
Winter Member Meeting
The winter member meeting featured a special presentation by Peggy Desjarlais of United Way about learning how to advocate effectively and testify for local cancer-related initiatives.
August 2024
Summer Member Meeting
Daisy Winner from the Information Futures Lab at Brown University shared a special presentation on Misinformation in Cancer Care.
April 2024
Spring Member Meeting
Jennifer Weston, Health Equity Team Research Project Director in the Office of Immunization at Rhode Island Department of Health and Ineida Rocha, Public Health Consultant presented on the RI Adolescent HPV Missed Dose Hot Spots: Data-to-Action Project.
January 2024
Winter Member Meeting
Our first in-person member meeting since the pandemic started featured a presentation on Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Barriers in Rhode Island by Kerri Warren, PhD, President of the RI Public Health Association.