The LEITH Lab
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LEITH Lab strives for compassionate care and humanizing research in rare diseases among historically underrepresented communities
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate Dr. Yomaira C. Figueroa-Vásquez, whose scholarship and organizing uplift Afro-Latinx voices and create space for Black feminist digital humanities.
#ALS #Research #HispanicHeritageMonth
#ALS #Research #HispanicHeritageMonth
September 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate Dr. Yomaira C. Figueroa-Vásquez, whose scholarship and organizing uplift Afro-Latinx voices and create space for Black feminist digital humanities.
#ALS #Research #HispanicHeritageMonth
#ALS #Research #HispanicHeritageMonth
Brad Lomax, a member of the Black Panther Party and leader in the disability rights movement, played a key role in the historic 504 Sit-ins. His work brought together Black liberation and disability justice, showing that true freedom must include access for all. #BradLomax #504SitIn
July 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Brad Lomax, a member of the Black Panther Party and leader in the disability rights movement, played a key role in the historic 504 Sit-ins. His work brought together Black liberation and disability justice, showing that true freedom must include access for all. #BradLomax #504SitIn
July is Disability Pride Month!
1 in 4 adults in the US has a disability that is over 70 million people! This month we want to spotlight just a couple of people who have been instrumental in the ongoing efforts for disability justice!
1 in 4 adults in the US has a disability that is over 70 million people! This month we want to spotlight just a couple of people who have been instrumental in the ongoing efforts for disability justice!
July 21, 2025 at 2:41 AM
July is Disability Pride Month!
1 in 4 adults in the US has a disability that is over 70 million people! This month we want to spotlight just a couple of people who have been instrumental in the ongoing efforts for disability justice!
1 in 4 adults in the US has a disability that is over 70 million people! This month we want to spotlight just a couple of people who have been instrumental in the ongoing efforts for disability justice!
Today is World ALS Day! We want to continue to shine light on the communities who are so often overlooked in the ALS sphere!
#EndALS #WorldALSday
#EndALS #WorldALSday
June 22, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Today is World ALS Day! We want to continue to shine light on the communities who are so often overlooked in the ALS sphere!
#EndALS #WorldALSday
#EndALS #WorldALSday
Today is Juneteenth! A day where we celebrate Black liberation and recommit to the ongoing fights for justice among all oppressed peoples!
#juneteenth #ENDALS
#juneteenth #ENDALS
June 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Today is Juneteenth! A day where we celebrate Black liberation and recommit to the ongoing fights for justice among all oppressed peoples!
#juneteenth #ENDALS
#juneteenth #ENDALS
Happy Pride Month from the LEITH Lab to you! This month we are excited to highlight the experiences of and stories of our LGBTQ+ community members!
#PrideMonth #EndALS
#PrideMonth #EndALS
June 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Happy Pride Month from the LEITH Lab to you! This month we are excited to highlight the experiences of and stories of our LGBTQ+ community members!
#PrideMonth #EndALS
#PrideMonth #EndALS
On May 16th our PI, Dr. Chelsey R. Carter, will be speaking with the Les Turner ALS Foundation about what it means to build an equitable path toward making ALS a livable condition for everyone. Registration is linked below!
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May 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
On May 16th our PI, Dr. Chelsey R. Carter, will be speaking with the Les Turner ALS Foundation about what it means to build an equitable path toward making ALS a livable condition for everyone. Registration is linked below!
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
It’s ALS Awareness Month! Every Friday we will be sharing ALS topics with you all. We’re starting off by breaking down some key ALS terms to help make the connection between people living with ALS and their care teams a little clearer. #ENDALS #MayALSawareness
May 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
It’s ALS Awareness Month! Every Friday we will be sharing ALS topics with you all. We’re starting off by breaking down some key ALS terms to help make the connection between people living with ALS and their care teams a little clearer. #ENDALS #MayALSawareness
Happy Birthday to the Amazing Dr. Leith Mullings!
April 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Happy Birthday to the Amazing Dr. Leith Mullings!
Roberta Flack left us this February, but her legacy still echoes around the world. She lived with ALS, a truth often overlooked, and we’re proud to honor both her artistry and her journey. #ALS #RobertaFlack
March 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Roberta Flack left us this February, but her legacy still echoes around the world. She lived with ALS, a truth often overlooked, and we’re proud to honor both her artistry and her journey. #ALS #RobertaFlack
✨Women’s History Month✨
This month we want to spotlight Lisa Carlton! A mother, rare disease advocate, and rare disease biotech consultant!
This month we want to spotlight Lisa Carlton! A mother, rare disease advocate, and rare disease biotech consultant!
March 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
✨Women’s History Month✨
This month we want to spotlight Lisa Carlton! A mother, rare disease advocate, and rare disease biotech consultant!
This month we want to spotlight Lisa Carlton! A mother, rare disease advocate, and rare disease biotech consultant!
February 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
✨Friday Spotlight✨
This Friday we want to spotlight the amazing Audre Lorde whose words and teachings continue to resonate. #EndALS #AudreLorde
This Friday we want to spotlight the amazing Audre Lorde whose words and teachings continue to resonate. #EndALS #AudreLorde
February 7, 2025 at 11:07 PM
✨Friday Spotlight✨
This Friday we want to spotlight the amazing Audre Lorde whose words and teachings continue to resonate. #EndALS #AudreLorde
This Friday we want to spotlight the amazing Audre Lorde whose words and teachings continue to resonate. #EndALS #AudreLorde
We are excited to share the Black Genome project! for more information, go to www.blackgenomeproject.org!
#EndALS #Genomics
#EndALS #Genomics
February 7, 2025 at 1:07 AM
We are excited to share the Black Genome project! for more information, go to www.blackgenomeproject.org!
#EndALS #Genomics
#EndALS #Genomics