With more than 30 years of experience in health disparities research, Mr. Vence Bonham, president and CEO of Meharry Medical College's Diaspora Human Genomics Institute (DHGI), joins Dr. James E.K. Hildreth to explain how genomics is shaping the future of personalized medicine, and why the lack of diversity in genetic data creates major gaps in care. Through initiatives like Together for Change, Meharry is working to build one of the largest genomics databases of individuals of African ancestry, reshaping and improving treatment, screening and health outcomes for generations to come.

Dr. Juan McGruder, senior vice president of institutional advancement at Meharry Medical College joins Dr. James E.K. Hildreth to explain how fundraising, partnerships and alumni engagement fuel Meharry's mission and student success. He also discusses the unique challenges facing historically Black medical schools, the importance of storytelling and endowment and how Meharry's 150th anniversary is helping strengthen relationships and expand impact.

What does it take to pivot from professional athletics to a career in health care? Dr. James E.K. Hildreth explores that path with Donovan Gilmore, a Harlem Globetrotter and current Meharry School of Dentistry student (Class of 2027). Gilmore shares how mentorship and a pivotal conversation inspired him to pursue dentistry after a career in athletics and entertainment. He reflects on the challenges of returning to school as a nontraditional student, the lessons sports taught him about perseverance and teamwork and his mission to expand access to dental care in underserved communities.