Huston-Tillotson University professors will discuss cardiac science and health equity in this program on “The Heart of Black and Brown Health.”

HT biology professor Amanda Masino will focus on disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis for heart disease across race, sex, and ethnicity. HT psychology professor Andrea Holman, will discuss medical racism and the provider-patient relationship. The moderator will be Alisha Tysor, the St. David’s Foundation Scholars Coordinator and Academic Coach at HT.

The event will include dinner (pizzas, salads, and dessert). For more information, contact ammasino@htu.edu.

Location: Dickey-Lawless Science Building auditorium, Huston-Tillotson University, 900 Chicon St., Austin 78702, with free parking in the Chalmers Avenue lot and free street parking around campus.