The Oncology Insights Podcast - Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa: Stigma & Lung Cancer Screening | Ep. 9
Mar 16, 2026In this episode of The Oncology Insights Podcast, Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa, Director of the Cancer Prevention Precision Control Institute at Hackensack Meridian Health, speaks with Dr. Steven Rosen about how behavioral science shapes cancer prevention and early detection. Dr. Carter-Bawa addresses lung cancer screening, stigma, medical mistrust, and community engagement. She also explores how artificial intelligence, biomarkers, and communication strategies influence patient participation in screening. Listen now on all major platforms!
What you’ll learn:
- Lung screening stigma
- Behavioral drivers screening
- Community engagement strategies
- Screening awareness gaps
- Communication in oncology
Meet the guest:
Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa is a behavioral scientist and nurse practitioner whose work focuses on stigma, trust, and engagement across the cancer prevention continuum. She leads cancer prevention research at Hackensack Meridian Health and oversees community outreach at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her nationally funded research advances lung cancer screening equity through patient-centered communication.
Learn more from Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa on The Oncology Insights Podcast, available on all major platforms.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
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