Contributing Data for Medical Research: A Mother's Participation
2025-07-22
Alison, a 50-something tech worker and mother of two from a Caribbean background, participated in a nationwide health study to address the underrepresentation of minority groups in medical research. Motivated by her mother's early death from cancer, she underwent a full-body MRI scan, providing valuable data to improve understanding of health disparities. Her participation highlights the importance of inclusive data collection in medical research.