Summer lecture series features health disparities and COVID-19

The Office of Diversity and Inclusive Excellence in the ǿմý School of Medicine is hosting “2021 Summer Vitals,” a virtual lecture series about health disparities and the effects of COVID-19.

Lectures include:

"The Effects of COVID-19 on Women in the Academy"

A lecture by Cynthia Kubu, professor of neurology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of ǿմý and interim vice dean of faculty, ǿմý School of Medicine.

Wednesday, July 21, 5–5:45 p.m.


"Health Disparities in Latinx and COVID-19”

A discussion with Monica Vela, associate dean of multicultural affairs, Pritzker School of Medicine, associate vice chair for diversity, and inclusion, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago.

Wednesday, Aug. 25, noon–12:45 p.m.


Please request a Zoom meeting link for any lectures in the series by contacting Tina Lining, director of diversity and inclusive excellence, at tar5@case.edu.