Dr. Oludamilola ‘Lola’ Olajide

Dr. Oludamilola ‘Lola’ Olajide is a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist at UNC Cancer Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, in addition to being an adjunct professor with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is an active clinical investigator with the Division of Hematology and Oncology at UNC Health Care and has participated in multiple clinical trials aimed at advancing cancer treatment and improving patient outcomes. Her professional work is grounded in service, health equity, and community empowerment, with a particular focus on reducing disparities in cancer care. She has a particular emphasis on breast cancer awareness, early detection, and increasing clinical trial participation among historically underrepresented populations. Through lectures, community forums, and patient-centered educational initiatives, Dr. Olajide regularly partners with civic, faith-based, and professional organizations to increase awareness of breast cancer prevention, early detection, and the critical importance of clinical trial participation to ensure equitable advances in cancer care. Dr. Olajide consistently bridges the gap between academic medicine and the community, to demystify cancer care and to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health.