Laura D. Locati
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Dr. Laura D. Locati is a leading voice in oncology, whose work critically examines the intersection of health equity and cancer care. Her research focuses on identifying and dismantling the systemic barriers that create disparities in treatment access and outcomes, particularly for underserved populations. A cornerstone of her contribution is the highly cited paper, "Please mind the gap—about equity and access to care in oncology" (2021, 26 citations), which provides a rigorous framework for understanding how even patients with equal access to care can experience vastly different quality of treatment due to socioeconomic, racial, and geographic factors. This work has been instrumental in shifting the conversation from merely documenting disparities to actively seeking solutions. Dr. Locati’s scholarship is not only academically rigorous but also deeply practical, offering actionable insights for clinicians and policymakers. Her research serves as a clarion call for the oncology community to move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach and embrace a more equitable, patient-centered model of care.
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- 1Please mind the gap—about equity and access to care in oncology26 citations · 2021