About
The Center for Health Equity Education & Research is an interdisciplinary group of clinicians,
scientists, and community partners that aims to achieve optimal health outcomes for all individuals
diagnosed with cancer by working to eliminate disparities among underserved and underrepresented
communities. CHEER was launched in the winter of 2020/2021 as a new center, led by Co-Directors Jim
Murphy, Brent Rose and Mateo Banegas. Through CHEER, we will work to support cancer health equity
initiatives in our academic community, advance health equity efforts within our region and nation,
and enable our mentees, students, fellows, and faculty to advance health equity through their
work.