Schaufeld Program for Prostate Cancer in Black Men

Program Activities

  • 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 Engagement

    Engage Baltimore and Washington DC community members through surveys, focus groups, health workers, educators and navigators.

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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.

Educational Sessions

Register for educational sessions hosted by the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Meet the Program Leaders

Co-Directors

Program Advisors

  • Otis Brawley, MD

    • Associate Director, Community Outreach and Engagement Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
    • Professor of Oncology

    Expertise: Medical Oncology

    Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville, Lutherville, MD

  • Arthur Burnett, MD

    • Director, Basic Science Laboratory in Neuro-Urology
    • Professor of Urology

    Expertise: Urology

    Primary Location: Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center, Baltimore, MD

  • Dina George Lansey, MSN

    • Assistant Director for Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Research, Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
    • Assistant Professor of Oncology
  • Clayton C. Yates, PhD

    • Professor of Pathology
  • Jelani Zarif, PhD

    • The Robert E. Meyerhoff endowed Professor
    • Associate Professor of Oncology

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

Online

To make a gift or pledge online, please complete our secure online giving form.

Over the Phone

To speak to someone directly about making a gift, please call 410-955-8434.

Mail

Johns Hopkins at Keswick
Attn: RevMgmt - The Brady
Urological Institute
Office of Advancement Services
3910 Keswick Road, Suite N2100
Baltimore, MD 21211
Please make your check payable to Johns Hopkins and note the Schaufeld Program on the memo line of your check.

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