Patient Insight Institute 10/1/24 Patient Insight Institute 10/1/24

Beyond Survival: Addressing Health Equity and Access for Adolescents and Young Adults in Cancer Care

Rhea Khurana, Research Associate at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, is an early career investigator committed to addressing healthcare inequities in cancer care for adolescents and young adults (AYA). Rhea aims to ensure that every AYA not only survives cancer but also thrives in their recovery by tackling disparities in health outcomes and financial toxicity.

Patient Insight Institute 8/30/24 Patient Insight Institute 8/30/24

Ubuntu: I Am Because We Are

Shalini Raichur, Senior Policy Analyst for Health Equity at AHIP, is an early career investigator. Shalini, driven by the Ubuntu philosophy of shared humanity, is passionate about addressing healthcare inequities. Her experiences with biased care and global disparities inspire her work to transform healthcare systems, focusing on equitable, patient-centered solutions.

Patient Insight Institute 7/26/24 Patient Insight Institute 7/26/24

Physician-Patient Interactions: The Need for Patient-Centered Care

Our summer intern Mia highlights the struggle of self-advocacy in a healthcare system that often overlooks subjective experiences, advocating for a patient-centered approach that fosters mutual respect and open communication.

Patient Insight Institute 7/19/24 Patient Insight Institute 7/19/24

The Power of Your Voice: The Story Behind the Statistics

NPAF intern Alissa reflects on the importance of listening to and advocating for patients, emphasizing the power of their voices in her previous, current, and future work.

Patient Insight Institute 7/12/24 Patient Insight Institute 7/12/24

Healing Through Research

Our summer intern Christine recounts how their family's experiences with cancer have inspired their dedication to public health research.