Roxana Dronca
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Roxana Dronca is a leading voice in cancer health equity, with a research focus on understanding and eliminating disparities in prostate cancer outcomes, particularly among Black men. Her major contribution is the conceptualization and leadership of the Inclusive Cancer Care Research Equity (iCCaRE) for Black Men Consortium, a landmark initiative that addresses the complex, multi-layered drivers of prostate cancer disparities—from biological and genetic factors to social determinants of health and systemic barriers in care. This work, highlighted in her 2023 publication, provides a critical framework for moving beyond descriptive studies toward actionable, community-engaged interventions. While her most-cited paper to date has garnered 2 citations, its significance lies in its foundational role for a growing field; it establishes the methodological and collaborative blueprint for a national research network. Dronca’s work is notable for its emphasis on inclusive research design and the direct involvement of affected communities, positioning her as a key architect in the effort to ensure that precision oncology and cancer care advancements benefit all populations equitably.
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