This month, Camilla and Tobias are joined by Dr. Karen Kim who is the Sara and Harold Lincoln Thompson Professor of Medicine, the Vice Provost for Research for the University of Chicago, the Associate Director for Community Outreach & Engagement for the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Founder and Director of the Center for Asian Health Equity. 

As our AANHPI (Asian and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month special episode and guest, Dr. Kim provides us with a wealth of statistics, stories, and realities that highlight the need to support Asian health equity. And as one of the leading national experts on Asian health equity, Dr. Kim is a steadfast advocate and ally committed to learning from and building community-centered coalitions. 

Tune into this episode to learn about how Dr. Kim began her journey on the Southside of Chicago, why Asian health equity is a deeply personal and professional interest, and how coalition building is necessary for justice. 

To learn more about Dr. Kim, her academic and community work, and her research, visit her UChicago Office of the Provost webpage. 

Access the full transcript here. This transcript for Episode 3: An Interview with Dr. Karen Kim was prepared by a transcription service and edited by an individual. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated.  

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