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Laronica Conway
Program Manager II - UAB Department of Family and Community Medicine | Lung Cancer and Clinical Trials Advocate
Laronica Conway is a Clinical Trials Coordinator and Program Manager II at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), specifically within the Department of Family and Community Medicine. Her professional journey began in college athletics, where she worked in media relations, crisis communications, and event management. However, her career trajectory shifted towards healthcare advocacy and education following her mother's battle with stage IV lung cancer, which inspired her to focus on health literacy and patient engagement.
At UAB, Conway has spent significant time coordinating clinical trials, particularly in the Department of Radiation Oncology, where she managed trials related to various cancers and neurological conditions. She emphasizes the importance of patient communication and engagement in clinical research, aiming to foster relationships that help patients understand the significance of participating in clinical trials.
Conway is also a co-founder of the Lung Cancer Social Media (#LCSM) initiative, which facilitates discussions and advocacy for lung cancer awareness through social media platforms. Her interests include lung cancer screening, rural healthcare, and long-term care, reflecting her commitment to improving healthcare access and education for patients and their families.1
