Morehouse School of Medicine recently launched the Institute of Translational Genomic Medicine.Dr. Melissa Davis, who serves as the institute’s director, discusses how it will serve as a national hub for genetic information on people of African descent. Davis also discusses a new $25 million grant that she received to address cancer disparities in populations of African ancestry.

 

Hip-hop producer Corey Dennard and environmentalist Michael Hawthorne Jr. are the co-creators of Klean Energy Kulture. Their mission is to make the clean energy lifestyle accessible to communities of color and the world by 2035. They argue that Black and Brown communities are suffering the brunt of environmental injustice. They talk with Rose about their efforts to bring swagger to fighting climate change. 

Morehouse School of Medicine recently launched the <a href="https://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/2024/February/Genomics-Institute.php#:~:text=Morehouse%20School%20of%20Medicine%20Establishes,Historically%20Black%20College%20or%20University." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Institute of Translational Genomic Medicine.</a> <a href="https://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/2022/October/MelissaDavisMD.php" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Melissa Davis</a>, who serves as the institute’s director, discusses how it will serve as a national hub for genetic information on people of African descent. Davis also discusses a <a href="https://www.msm.edu/RSSFeedArticles/2024/March/Cancer-Grand-Challenges--Award.php" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">new $25 million grant</a> that she received to address cancer disparities in populations of African ancestry.&nbsp;Hip-hop producer <a href="https://www.instagram.com/AMRHANKYBEAT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Corey Dennard</a> and environmentalist <a href="https://twitter.com/kleanenergymike?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michael Hawthorne Jr</a>. are the co-creators of <a href="https://www.kleanenergykulture.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Klean Energy Kulture</a>. Their mission is to make the clean energy lifestyle accessible to communities of color and the world by 2035. They argue that Black and Brown communities are suffering the brunt of environmental injustice. They talk with Rose about their efforts to bring swagger to fighting climate change.&nbsp;

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"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.