Dr. Monica Peek, a faculty member of the CHeSS Program in Health Disparities Research and Training, speaks about how diabetes affects minority communities during a panel discussion sponsored by pre-med students and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs.

January 29, 2008

Photos by: Nicaya Rapier

Panel members (from left): Monica Peek, MD; Olufunmilayo Olopade, MD, PhD; and Alice Furumoto-Dawson, PhD.

Dr. Peek spoke about health disparities among different racial groups in America. She also used the Gardener's tale to explain how enviornment and social surroundings can effect a person's health outcomes.

About 75 students, staff and local residents turned out for the event. The event was sponsored by the Student National Medical Association-Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students and Office of Multicultural Student Affairs.