There has been much controversy regarding the association between alcohol intake and cardiovascular disease, the leading global cause of death.

THE HEADLINES ARE FRIGHTENING: “Hair-straightening chemical products linked to increased uterine cancer risk in a new study,” blares CNN. NBC News offers this: “Chemical hair straighteners linked to [a] higher risk of uterine cancer for Black women, study shows.”

Creating more effective, safer medicines starts with empowering new communities to join in on clinical research

This first installment will lay the foundation for understanding how CAR T works. Future installments will focus on CAR T applications and recent innovations which further the field.