Why Don’t More Community-Based Physicians Participate In Clinical Trials?
Why Don’t More Community-Based Physicians Participate In Clinical Trials?We often talk about the lack of diversity in clinical trials, but we don’t always talk about the role of community-based physicians as a key solution to this multifaceted problem. A 2021 cross-sectional study of all clinical trials published in major medical journals found approximately 90% of...
Breaking Barriers in Clinical Trials: A Conversation with Dr. Eddilisa Martin
Breaking Barriers in Clinical Trials: A Conversation with Dr. Eddilisa Martin Breaking Barriers in Clinical Trials: A Conversation with Dr. Eddilisa Martin On this episode of While Black, we dive into a critical conversation with Dr. Eddilisa Martin, Owner and CEO of M&B Sciences, Inc. She shares her extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry and...
How Sponsors Can Support LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Clinical Trials
How Sponsors Can Support LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Clinical Trials As healthcare providers improve LGBTQIA+ inclusion by making gender-affirmative care more accessible, life sciences companies should consider the role they play in making clinical trials more inclusive for these individuals as well. While they face unique health challenges, they also experience many of the same medical...
Embracing Diversity in Clinical Trials: 5 Key Takeaways from the SCRS Diversity Site Solutions Summit
Research sites play an important role in implementing diversity plans, reducing barriers to participation and improving patient retention with greater engagement. These were just a few important themes from the Society for Clinical Research Sites’ second Diversity Site Solutions Summit.
FDA: Diversity now required in clinical trials
The White House says people of color are being hit harder by diseases simply because medicines and treatments haven't effectively been tested on diverse populations.
National Caregivers Day
Caregivers play an important role in clinical trials by providing emotional and physical support to patients, taking them to appointments, and following up with their care. Here are a few ways you can show your support for them.