Dr. Eugene Manley, Jr.
Cancer Scientist • Health Equity Strategist • Nonprofit Founder
Turning cancer disparities into concrete action in care, communities, and STEMM.
Eugene Manley Jr., PhD is a cancer scientist, health equity strategist, and speaker with 20+ years of experience across research, nonprofits, and program leadership. He is the founder of the STEMM & Cancer Health Equity (SCHEQ) Foundation, recognized as a 2025 Best STEM Diversity and Cancer NPO. Eugene works with hospitals, cancer centers, nonprofits, and campuses to make lung cancer information clearer, care more equitable, and STEMM pathways more accessible for underrepresented students. Drawing on his own experience of medical racism and a first-gen journey from Detroit to the PhD, he blends story, data, and practical tools so audiences leave with clear next steps – not just inspiration.
As Seen In
Milken Institute
Entrepreneur UK
Village Voice
BlackDoctor.org
Authority Magazine
AACR
NCCN
Signature Talks
When the Chart Is Wrong: What My Medical Record Taught Me About Cancer Equity
Documentation, bias, and trust in cancer care.
From Disparities to Design: How to Build Cancer Programs People Can Actually Use
Building equity programs communities actually use.
Microscopes to Moonshots: Real Talk on STEMM Careers for First-Gen and Underserved Students
STEMM pathways for first-gen and underserved students.
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Ideal Audiences:
- hospitals & cancer centers
- health equity teams
- nonprofits & funders
- universities & STEMM programs
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Testimonials
Ephraim Baksh
high school student
Gloria Arroyo
Patient, on 2024 Lung Cancer Health Equity Summit