representing community outreach groups like Men Allied for the Need to Understand Prostate Cancer (MANUP) Buffalo, Inc., and US TOO. Dr. Sumlin's research interests include examining the financial toxicity of a prostate cancer diagnosis among African American men compared to Caucasian men. He is also involved in finding a biomarker in urine that can be used as a diagnostic indicator for prostate cancer, with the urine biomarker project currently in the preliminary phase and several grants pending. Additionally, Dr. Sumlin is exploring the use of photo-active drugs combined with sonogram therapy for prostate cancer treatment. Community outreach and engagement are significant components of Dr. Sumlin's work. In October 2024, he was appointed as the medical liaison for the Council of Deliberation, New York Jurisdiction, where he conducted seminars on various health topics and educated African American men on cancer screenings. He plans to implement similar programs for the New York Jurisdiction and has scheduled an Alzheimer's education seminar for commanders and chiefs, marking the start of statewide educational initiatives during this year ’ s NYCOD. Working with Kenyatta Donley from United Supreme Council and Jamel Thigpen from Alzheimer ’ s Association for New York State. Publications • A Neonatal Screening Test for Argininosuccinic Acid Lyase Deficiency and Other Urea Cycle Disorders Henry W. Talbot, Adam B. Sumlin, Edwin W. Naylor, Robert Guthrie Pediatrics October 1982, VOLUME 70 / ISSUE 4 • Complexity of Prostate Cancer Diagnosis in African American Men in the United States Adam B. Sumlin Walden University Scholar Works 2016 • Alkyl Ether Analogs of Chlorophyll ‐ a Derivatives: Part 1. Synthesis, Photophysical Properties and Photodynamic Efficacy Ravindra Pandey, Adam Sumlin, S. Constantine, Thomas J Dougherty August 1996 Photochemistry and Photobiology • Structure and photodynamic efficacy among alkyl ether analogues of chlorophyll-a derivatives Ravindra Pandey, Adam Sumlin, W.R. Potter, Thomas J Dougherty Pubmed Jan 1996 • Syntheses of new bacteriochlorins and their antitumor activity Ravindra Pandey, Fuu-Yan Shiau, Adam Sumlin, Kevin M. Smith May 1994 Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry letters • Photosensitizers related to Purpurin 18-N-alkylimides: A Comparative in vivo Tumoricidal Ability of Ester versus Amide Functionalities Gang Zheng, William R. Potter, Adam Sumlin, Ravindra Pandey May 2010 Chemlnform
Dr. Adam Sumlin, PhD, MBA, an Assistant Professor of Oncology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, has been awarded a prestigious grant from the New York State Department of Health. This grant, one of only four awarded in the state, provides $650,000 over five years through the DOH program Peer Education, Outreach & Shared Decision-Making for Persons at High Risk of Prostate Cancer. The program aims to help African American men in Erie County make informed decisions about early detection and treatment of prostate cancer. African American men have the highest incidence of prostate cancer globally and are more likely to die from the disease compared to Caucasian American men. They also tend to be diagnosed at a younger age. Recognizing the challenges and life-changing impact of a prostate cancer diagnosis, Dr. Sumlin launched a series of programs six years ago to address misconceptions about prostate cancer and promote early-detection testing. The first presentation, held in downtown Buffalo, featured a panel of urologists who provided information and answered participants' questions. Since then, Dr. Sumlin has given talks at various locations, including libraries, churches, and the Niagara Falls Convention Center. He also recruited African American prostate cancer survivors to share their experiences, with some
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