Dr. Sydney Barned | CureTalks

Dr. Sydney Barned is a physician and lung cancer patient who now serves as a passionate advocate for research, equity, and connection within the cancer community. She is deeply committed to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and helping bridge the communication gaps that often exist between doctors and patients—especially during complex treatment decisions. Drawing from her own lived experience “on both sides of the stethoscope,” Sydney works to make medical innovation more accessible and meaningful to the people it’s meant to help. Her advocacy centers on promoting biomarker education, amplifying diverse voices in research, and building spaces where patients feel seen, heard and empowered.