The Nigerian-American physician-scientist studies breast-cancer risk and health disparities.
Her work demonstrates why diverse populations must be represented in medical research.
Olopade is a professor at the University of Chicago.
West Africa / United States · Diaspora · 4 September 2026
Funmi Olopade connects genetics with fairer cancer care
The Nigerian-American physician-scientist studies breast-cancer risk and health disparities.
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