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Mohamad Ezzeddine Allaf, M.D.
- Urologist-in-Chief, The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Jakurski Family Director
- Director, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery
- Director, Department of Urology
- Professor of Urology
- Professor of Oncology
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Tamara Levin Lotan, M.D.
- Acting Director of Urologic Pathology, The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Professor of Pathology
- Joint Appointment in Urology
- Professor of Oncology
To advance scientific understanding of aggressive prostate cancer in Black men, generating knowledge that can be extrapolated to this disease in all men, and making this scientific data fully available to both the medical community and the public.
To educate future and current scientists and healthcare professionals about the biological, environmental, socioeconomic, and other variables relevant to prostate cancer in Black men.
To create a community-based and community-serving program that measurably reduces the burden of prostate cancer in the Black communities of Baltimore and Washington DC, and to develop this program into a financially secure, self-sustaining, effective contributor to Black men’s health and well-being.
Schaufeld at the Shop | Conversation on Prostate Cancer
On January 30, 2023, our prostate cancer experts held a community conversation on prostate cancer at the Reflection Eternal Barbershop in Baltimore, MD.
Program Activities
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Scientific Investigation
Conduct studies in germline genomics, somatic genomics, epigenomics, and microbiota/immune system/tumor interactions.
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Education
Organize summer programs, research practicums, year-long experiences and scientific conferences for pre-professionals trainees, and faculty.
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Community Partnership
Engage Baltimore and Washington DC community members through surveys, focus groups, health workers, educators and navigators.
Meet the Program Leaders
Co-Directors
Program Advisors
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Otis Webb Brawley, M.D.
- Associate Director, Community Outreach and Engagement Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Professor of Oncology
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Dina George Lansey, M.S.N.
- Assistant Director for Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Research, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Associate Deputy Director, Community Outreach and Engagement, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Assistant Professor of Oncology
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Jelani Chinelo Zarif, Ph.D., M.S.
- The Robert E. Meyerhoff endowed Professor
- Assistant Professor of Oncology
Post-Baccalaureate Schaufeld Scholars Program
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The Schaufeld Program is recruiting post-baccalaureate students interested in pursuing 1-2 years of full time, laboratory- or public health-based research on prostate cancer. This position is optimal for students seeking a post-undergraduate research experience before pursuing a higher degree in medical school or graduate school. Students will choose a mentor from among the many faculty at Johns Hopkins studying prostate cancer and join their research team.
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The ideal candidate is a current senior or recent college graduate with a record of successful completion of introductory biology and/or other science courses in college, and has a commitment to and record of inclusionary conduct in work, educational and social contexts; work in health disparities; and/or having a sincere desire to serve populations affected by societal inequities, including underrepresented groups. Members of underrepresented or educationally-disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.
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If interested in applying, please email a cover letter and resume to:
Stephen Johnson, Program Coordinator
[email protected]600 North Wolfe St, Park building, 2nd floor
Baltimore, MD 21287
Office: (410) 502-8395
2023-2024 Schaufeld Program Scholars
Oluwademilade "Lade" Dairo
Born in Nigeria
Candidate for Master of Science in Biotechnology, Johns Hopkins University
Working in Dr. Tamara Lotan’s Laboratory
Kennedy Monique Rains
Born in Fort Washington, Maryland
Undergraduate Degree: Biology and chemistry at Norfolk State University, Virginia
Working in Dr. Janielle Maynard's Laboratory
Brenna Hairston
Born in Seattle, Washington
Undergraduate Degree: Biology at Howard University, Washington, D.C.,
Working in Dr. Srinivasan Yegnasubramanian's lab
Shango Rich
Born in Baltimore
Undergraduate Degree: Major in Biology and minor in chemistry from Norfolk State University, Virginia
Working in Dr. Karen Sfanos's Laboratory
Xavier Welch
Born in Baltimore
Undergraduate Degree: Biology from Morgan State University, Baltimore
Working in Dr. Srinivasan Yegnasubramanian's Laboratory
Past Schaufeld Program Scholars
- Clarence "Clare" Rachel Recto Villanueva (2021-2022)
- Pedro A. Balbuena-Almodovar (2021-2022)
Fredrick was Founder and CEO of National Electronics Warranty Corporation and is co-Founder and Managing Director of SWaN & Legend Venture Partners (SWaN). He is on the boards of multiple companies, including Sugar 23, CustomInk, José Andrés ThinkFood Group, Mindshow, Telos and Georgiammune. He is a part-Owner of the Washington Captials, Mystics, Nationals and Wizards. Karen is CEO of the Hill Top House Hotel, Harpers Ferry, WV, and the co-Founder and CEO of Altor Locks. She is Founder and President of 100WomenStrong and co-Founder of All Ages Read Together. She founded Powered By Facts and VAOurWay.
Along with the Schaufeld Program for Prostate Cancer in Black Men of Johns Hopkins Medicine, the Schaufeld Family Foundation supports the Schaufeld Family Heart Center of the Inova Loudoun Hospital; the Fredrick D. and Karen G. Schaufeld Lower School of Loudoun Country Day School; the Fredrick D. Schaufeld Scholarship program, Westbury, NY; Lehigh University’s Karen Shihadeh Schaufeld and Fredrick D. Schaufeld Endowed Scholarship Fund; the Joachim Schaufeld Center for Jewish Life; and the Emil and Grace Shihadeh Innovation Center, Winchester, VA.
To read more about the Schaufeld's gift, please visit https://giving.jhu.edu/story/program-studying-prostate-cancer-in-black-men/
Support the Schaufeld Program
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Baltimore, MD 21211
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