Jenna C. Lester
Public Health Advocate | Racial Equity & Health Disparities
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Jenna C. Lester is a physician and public health advocate focused on addressing racial inequities in healthcare.
As an Assistant Professor at the University of California, San Francisco, she leads initiatives to improve access and outcomes for underserved communities. Lester's TED talk on dismantling bias in medicine has reached over 2 million views, sparking critical conversations about systemic racism.
Her keynotes provide practical frameworks for creating more inclusive, equitable healthcare systems that serve the needs of all patients.
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Why skin disease is often misdiagnosed in darker skin tones
Skin is one of the most powerful predictors of health, yet nearly half of all new dermatologists admit to feeling uncomfortable identifying health issues on darker skin tones -- resulting in poorer health outcomes for patients of color. In this crucial talk, TED Fellow and dermatologist Jenna C. Lester shares her effort to extend medical training beyond its current limited scope and ensure all medical students get trained in the full spectrum of diseases as they appear in all patients, regardless of skin tone.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDMonterey 2021 | 2021 | 🇺🇸Monterey, United States |
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