JULIA MAUÉS

Diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant in 2013, Julia delivered a healthy baby boy and found out shortly thereafter that the cancer had already spread to her bones, liver and brain. After many treatment setbacks, her cancer began to respond to treatment. Cancer is an important part of Julia’s life, but it doesn’t define her. Her goal is to make an impact while she is alive in the lives of others dealing with this disease. Despite facing this terrible disease, she has found meaning and purpose in working with patients and researchers.

Julia’s main focus is working with researchers, clinicians and other stakeholders to ensure research is patient-centered, innovative, accessible and inclusive. Together with Christine Hodgdon, Julia co-founded GRASP – Guiding Researchers and Advocates to Scientific Partnerships – an organization that connects and fosters collaborations between researchers and patient advocates. Julia is also committed to help end disparities for patients of color, especially Black women with breast cancer. She’s a founding member of the #InclusionPledge.