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Adalynn E. Harris    

Founder and President of Equity Bridge Consultants

Dr. Harris is a scientist, educator, and public health proponent who has been committed to health equity and community engagement for over 25 years. She holds a doctorate in Biomedical Sciences from Morehouse School of Medicine, a Master of Public Health, a Master of Health Administration, and a Bachelor of Science degree. In addition, she completed two post-doctoral fellowships, (Emory University Winship Cancer Institute and Morehouse School of Medicine Neuroscience Institute) as well as completed the Fellowship In Research and Science Teaching (FIRST) program. She completed two post-doctoral fellowships, one at Emory University’s Winship Cancer Institute and the other at Morehouse School of Medicine. As part of her postdoctoral studies, Dr. Harris completed a fellowship as a part of Emory’s Fellowship In Research and Science Teaching (FIRST) program. Dr. Harris taught as an adjunct faculty member in North Carolina Central University’s LIFE program and at Georgia Perimeter College, both in Atlanta, Georgia, and at Greensboro Technical Community College in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Throughout her career in the pharmaceutical industry in medical affairs, specializing in oncology and rare disease clinical trials, Dr. Harris has co-authored research articles and offered presentations to fellow professionals about emerging therapies, health disparities, and current scientific research. As a subject matter expert, Dr. Harris leverages her medical, scientific and public health policy knowledge as well as her life experiences to engage, inform, and call audiences to action with a focus on eradicating health inequities and inspiring scientific inquiry. For example, she is a proponent for representation of minority, underrepresented, and disenfranchised groups in clinical trials and public health policy, by organizing discussions, collaborations, and dissemination of medical information to key stakeholders, including principal investigators, advisory boards, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and peers in the pharmaceutical industry.

Furthermore, as part of her health equity journey through Equity Bridge ConsultingSM, Dr. Harris remains dedicated to opening opportunities for the advancement of medical knowledge and practices, specifically for minority communities within the US, persons in sub-Saharan Africa, and those from the African diaspora worldwide with lectures that are tailored to health care professionals, men and women’s groups, faith-based organizations, and youth groups.

Dr. Harris provides very engaging speeches by peppering her life experience narratives in to explain scientific/medical information. Reliably, by the end of every session/engagement, audience members walk away saying "thank you" and that they have learned a lot that they did not know before.

Dr. Harris resides in Greensboro, North Carolina, with her husband. She and her husband enjoy music and international travel.

Speech Topics


Blacks In Science

People of African ancestry have contributed to the advancement of science throughout history. Unfortunately, such notable information has not been captured and shared widely. Not only are these achievements not often recognized, the impact such diversity has had on innovation in our society has not been discussed as well.
Therefore the objectives for presentation has been shown to achieve the following:

  • Highlight achievements.
  • Inspiration (motivation from underrepresented groups)
  • Education (raising awareness)
  • Promote Diversity (advocating for persons of all backgrounds)
  • Address Challenges (for purposes of identifying barriers as well as biases)

This type of presentation helps to be a myth buster and also fosters better team interactions as well as trust building.

Women's History Month: Honoring Women Research Scientists

Research scientists are responsible for designing, undertaking and analyzing information from controlled laboratory-based investigations, experiments and trials. Women scientists throughout history have played a vital role from such as Marie Curie and Jewell Plumber Cobb and should be celebrated for their bravery and persistence navigating obstacles.

Take home messages include:

  • Showcase achievements of women scientists across disciplines.
  • Motivate young girls to pursue careers in science.
  • Discussion of obstacles.
  • Promotion of diversity and encouragement of inclusivity.
  • The importance of work-life balance.

Although many challenges have been overcome in education, careers and personally, breaking glass ceilings still have not been the norm and such valuation of gender equality fosters a more inclusive society.

Health Disparities and Clinical Trials- The Impact They Have In Minority Communities

Health disparities are differences in health outcomes that can be influenced by factors such as socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, geography, etc. Clinical trials are research studies designed to provide the best access to prevention treatment and are integral in reducing health disparities. Such discussions in the minority community are difficult due to historical atrocities but are needed to move towards true health equity. Objectives will address:

  • Health disparities data.
  • Clinical Trial facts not myths.
  • Cultural Sensitivity.
  • Education and Outreach.
  • Policy and Advocacy unmet needs.

This presentation which is designed to provide the audience with a overall understanding differences in outcomes, care as well as barriers to clinical trial participation will help clinicians, industry and the general public in addressing this significant problem.

What Is The Role of the Faith Community In The Care Continuum?

Care continuum is a system that spans from birth through the journey of life until death. This natural human cycle has key stages and coordinated approaches where the religious group can provide significant support to health care.

The presentation objectives will provide insights on the following:

  • Information on the overall care continuum.
  • Emotional support and comfort opportunities.
  • Health awareness and education.
  • Outreach opportunities.
  • Health disparities/Clinical Trials.
  • Caregiving.
  • Palliative/Hospice management.

This presentation will show how the faith community completes this full circle approach which is truly holistic (i.e. physical, emotional and spiritual).

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