Racism is a fundamental driver of racial and ethnic health inequities. Whether internalized, interpersonal, institutional or structural, racism negatively impacts patient health and diminishes the effectiveness with which researchers and healthcare workers study, diagnose, and treat illness. As a part of the Society’s commitment to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive hematology community, ASH has curated an anti-racism track. The ASH Anti-Racism Studio is designed to help attendees recognize the myriad manifestations of racism and their impact on health outcomes. Plan to attend these sessions to learn foundational concepts on race and racism from content experts and to participate in facilitated conversations about actions that can be taken to address racism and racial inequities at your institution.
Sessions take place in ASH Central, Level 1, BC Hall of the Georgia World Congress Center. Sessions will also be available on the virtual meeting platform (links below).
Saturday, December 11
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Defining Race, Ethnicity, and Genetic Ancestry
Jennifer Tsai, MD
Race, ethnicity, and genetic ancestry are terms that are used often in medicine and clinical research. A working knowledge of how these terms are defined and the differences between them is a crucial step in becoming anti-racist. In this session, an expert will define these terms, explaining key differences and how they impact science and medicine to enable clinicians and researchers to appropriately discuss and study race, ethnicity, and genetic ancestry.
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Definitions of Structural Racism
Monica Vela, MD, FACP
Health inequities persist for racial and ethnic minorities. In this session, experts will define structural racism—systems of racialized institutional practices, policies, and cultural norms—that systemically advantage some and disadvantage others based on race. After completing this session, participants will be better able to recognize examples of structural racism and how they influence health inequities.
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Transforming Policy Into Action
Aletha Maybank
Health inequities persist for racial and ethnic minorities. In this session, experts will define structural racism—systems of racialized institutional practices, policies, and cultural norms—that systemically advantage some and disadvantage others based on race. After completing this session, participants will be better able to recognize examples of structural racism and how they influence health inequities.
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Measuring Structural Racism
Cheryl Clark, MD, ScD
How is structural racism measured? An expert will share important metrics that can be used to measure structural racism in research and clinical practice. This information will be an important tool for clinicians and researchers who are looking to measure the impact of policy interventions over time.
Sunday, December 12
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Tips for Effective Allyship
Shannon Nixon, NP
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Effectively Engaging Community in Science and Research
Sonia Anand
Meaningful connections with community stakeholders and organizations are essential for researchers studying those communities. This session will discuss resources to encourage these connections and build rapport within a community.
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Defining Race, Ethnicity, and Genetic Ancestry
Jennifer Tsai, MD
Race, ethnicity, and genetic ancestry are terms that are used often in medicine and clinical research. A working knowledge of how these terms are defined and the differences between them is a crucial step in becoming anti-racist. In this session, an expert will define these terms, explaining key differences and how they impact science and medicine to enable clinicians and researchers to appropriately discuss and study race, ethnicity, and genetic ancestry.
6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Definitions of Structural Racism
Monica Vela, MD, FACP
Health inequities persist for racial and ethnic minorities. In this session, experts will define structural racism—systems of racialized institutional practices, policies, and cultural norms—that systemically advantage some and disadvantage others based on race. After completing this session, participants will be better able to recognize examples of structural racism and how they influence health inequities.
Monday, December 13
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Transforming Policy Into Action
Aletha Maybank
Health inequities persist for racial and ethnic minorities. In this session, experts will define structural racism—systems of racialized institutional practice, policies, and cultural norms—that systemically advantage some and disadvantage others based on race. After completing this session, participants will be better able to recognize examples of structural racism and how they influence health inequities.
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Measuring Structural Racism
Cheryl Clark, MD, ScD
How is structural racism measured? An expert will share important metrics that can be used to measure structural racism in research and clinical practice. This information will be an important tool for clinicians and researchers who are looking to measure the impact of policy interventions over time.
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Tips for Effective Allyship
Shannon Nixon, NP
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Effectively Engaging Community in Science and Research
Sonia Anand
Meaningful connections with community stakeholders and organizations are essential for researchers studying those communities. This session will discuss resources to encourage these connections and build rapport within a community.