SCHD26 Poster Abstract Award Winners in Cancer Health Disparities Research

At the 2026 Summit on Cancer Health Disparities (SCHD26), Binaytara recognized three outstanding poster abstract award winners whose research addressed urgent inequities in cancer care. Their work explored global disparities in lung cancer mortality, barriers to breast cancer survivorship care, and racial gaps in cervical cancer screening.

Record-Breaking SCHD26 Abstract Submissions Highlight Global Cancer Disparities Research

Binaytara’s recent Summit on Cancer Health Disparities (SCHD26) garnered a record number of abstract submissions from all over the world. The best of this batch were published in the International Journal of Cancer Care and Delivery, and select first authors were invited to present at SCHD26 in a poster session. For both publication in the Journal and poster presentation selection, the Abstract Committee prioritized abstracts with research within the conference’s thematic focus: cancer health disparities. From this best-of-the-best-gauntlet, the SCHD26 Abstract Committee, headed by Chairs Dr. Martha Pritchett Mims and Dr. Don S. Dizon, selected three winners from the conference abstract presenters.

The winners’ research spans across the globe and addresses access gaps in cancer care across disciplines and diagnoses. Access the full issue of SCHD26 abstracts here, and read on to find out more about the winners and their research.

Chinmay Jani, MD, Wins Best Poster Abstract at SCHD26

Chinmay Jani, MD. University of Miami/Jackson Health System.

Research Focus: Global Disparities in Non-Tobacco-Associated Lung Cancer Mortality

Dr. Jani presents his research, observed by SCHD26 Co-Chair Dr. AnaMaria Lopez.

Dr. Chinmay Jani is a Hematology-Oncology Chief Fellow at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System. His winning abstract, “Global Disparities in Non-Tobacco-Associated Lung Cancer Mortality: Implications for Lung Cancer Screening,” addressed geographic and sex-based disparities in lung cancer mortality—specifically acknowledging that females in developing countries shouldered a rising burden, and advocating for a subsequent expansion in trial inclusion.

“This work reflects an important step toward understanding and advancing precision oncology in younger patients with lung cancer,” Dr. Jani said on LinkedIn.

In recognition of his work, Dr. Jani left SCHD26 with the Best Poster Abstract award.

Inderpreet Bal, MD, Recognized for Research on Breast Cancer Survivorship Clinics

Inderpreet Bal, MD. UC Davis Health.

Research Focus: Breaking Barriers to Survivorship Clinic Access

Dr. Bal discusses her research with Abstract Committee Member Dr. Tianhong Li.

Dr. Inderpreet Bal is an Internal Medicine Resident at the UC Davis Health Department of Internal Medicine. Her winning abstract, “Breaking Barriers to Survivorship Clinic: Insights from Breast Cancer Providers,” looks at the success factors for survivorship clinics—an important facet in comprehensive support services for breast cancer survivors. Dr. Bal’s team collected insights from breast cancer care providers, and advocated for enhancing their knowledge and confidence vis-à-vis survivorship clinics.

The Post Graduate Year 2 Resident at UC Davis Health is making waves in the field of cancer health disparities, leaving SCHD26 with a well-deserved winning title for her research.

Jin Mou, MD, PhD, Honored for Cervical Cancer Screening Disparities Research

Jin Mou, MD, PhD. Binaytara.

Research Focus: Racial Disparities in Cervical Cancer Screening Trends

Dr. Jin Mou is a scientist at Binaytara, acting as the Implementation Science & Research Development Officer. Grounded in implementation science—a field that examines how to deliver health solutions to underserved communities, among other aims—Dr. Mou’s work is definitionally centered around health disparities. Her winning abstract, “Systemic Gaps: A Cross-Year Analysis of Racial Disparities in Cervical Cancer Screening Trend based on NHIS 2019–2023 Data,” found that the cervical cancer screening rate has declined for Asian women—a failure of what Dr. Mou terms “general population” recovery efforts.

Binaytara’s in-house investigator is highlighting equity gaps and finding solutions to close them. She was selected as one of SCHD26’s poster abstract winners.*

*Note: the SCHD26 Abstract Committee is not affiliated with Binaytara, and institutional affiliation was not a selection criterion.

Frequently Asked Questions About SCHD26 Poster Abstract Awards

1. What are the SCHD26 Poster Abstract Awards?

The SCHD26 Poster Abstract Awards recognize outstanding research presented at the Summit on Cancer Health Disparities (SCHD26). Winners are selected from top abstracts submitted globally and highlight impactful work addressing cancer health disparities.

2. How are SCHD26 abstract winners selected?

Abstracts are reviewed by the SCHD26 Abstract Committee based on scientific quality, relevance to cancer health disparities, and overall impact. Selected abstracts are published and invited for poster presentation, with top entries receiving awards.

3. Who were the SCHD26 poster abstract award winners?

The 2026 SCHD26 poster abstract award winners were Chinmay Jani, MD; Inderpreet Bal, MD; and Jin Mou, MD, PhD, recognized for their research on lung cancer disparities, survivorship care, and cervical cancer screening inequities.

4. What topics did the winning research address?

The award-winning research covered:

• Global disparities in non-tobacco-associated lung cancer mortality
• Barriers to breast cancer survivorship clinic access
• Racial disparities in cervical cancer screening trends

5. Why is research on cancer health disparities important?

Cancer health disparities research identifies gaps in access, outcomes, and care delivery across different populations. Addressing these disparities is essential to improving equity and outcomes in cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

6. Where can I read the full SCHD26 abstracts?

The full collection of SCHD26 abstracts is published in the International Journal of Cancer Care and Delivery. Readers can access the issue to explore additional research presented at the conference.

7. What is the significance of poster presentations at SCHD26?

Poster presentations provide a platform for researchers—especially early-career investigators—to showcase innovative work, receive expert feedback, and contribute to global discussions on cancer health equity.