Dr. Lachelle Weeks

Dr. Lachelle Weeks is a physician-scientist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, specializing in early detection and prevention of leukemia. She shares her journey from Newark to a pioneering career in medicine and research. Dr. Weeks delves into clonal hematopoiesis, a precursor to blood cancers, and discusses innovative methods like AI-driven blood smears for large-scale screening. With a focus on health equity, she emphasizes her vision for validated screening programs to help combat leukemia before it manifests. A must-listen for anyone interested in the future of cancer prevention!