About the Pathways to Health Symposium
The Power of Trust to Close Gaps in Cancer Care
Our annual Pathways to Health Symposium hosts researchers, community champions, and providers to engage with important topics related to cancer health disparities. The Symposium provides a forum for us to learn about best practices and to reflect on what we can do to address cancer health disparities in a more inclusive and equitable way.
Registration is open for this year's event on Friday, May 15, 2026 in Renton, WA.
Community Grants Program Poster Presentation
At the Symposium this year, six of our Community Grants Program awardees are presenting on their projects. You can view their posters here:
Cancer Pathways
Feast World Kitchen
Lahai Health
Leaders in Women's Health
Nuestras Raíces
YMCA of Greater Seattle
What to expect at a Pathways to Health Symposium
Relevant Topics
Each year, we focus on topics affecting our communities in vulnerable situations. This includes topics of health disparities, equity in cancer survivorship and research, building trust between medical centers, culturally tailored cancer-screening interventions, racial justice, health equity through empowered communities, and achieving indigenous health equity through policy and systems change.
Community Representation
This is a space for learning and dialogue between researchers and communities. Each year we invite speakers from different communities to facilitate learning for researchers on best practices for working with communities experiencing inequities.
Strategy and Commitment
We strategize ways to strengthen the Cancer Consortium's presence and commit to building trust among communities most affected by cancer-related health disparities in Washington State.
Dr. Beti Thompson Awards
We highlight researchers and community members who work to advocate for equitable research and community health with the annual Beti Thompson Awards.