Sharing the who, what, why, and how of clinical research careers
We must find ways to increase the diversity of the clinical trial workforce. At the same time, we must find ways to grow the clinical trial workforce....
16 August, 2022
Author: UW CTI
Racial and ethnic disparities among the clinical research workforce: Insights and opportunities
Studies regarding the effect of diverse healthcare professional staff in improving outcomes for BIPOC patient populations indicate that addressing established racial and ethnic disparities in the global clinical research workforce may be an important element in promoting participant diversity....
16 August, 2022
A life raft for clinical research: How sponsors, CROs, and vendors can buoy sites drowning in DCT technology
As with all major innovations, the clinical research industry now faces the challenges of implementation of decentralized clinical trials at scale—and clinical research sites are shouldering a disproportionate burden....
16 August, 2022
5 specifications that the FDA’s diversity plan needs to include
The FDA’s recommendations to improve diversity in clinical trials provide a much-needed action plan to jumpstart the changes that need to be made to ensure inclusive care, yet these recommended guidelines only scratch the surface of ideal action in clinical trials....
16 August, 2022
These scientists are working to extend the life span of pet dogs – and their owners
Attempts to prolong the life of pet dogs can help people get onboard with the idea of life extension in humans....
15 August, 2022
Mentorship presents opportunities to address disparities in the clinical research workforce
Addressing the lack of mentorship for non-white professionals is an important step to providing opportunities for candidates from all backgrounds to contribute their expertise to the clinical research workforce....
10 August, 2022
STEM education and training builds diversity among next generation of biomedical scientists
Educating future and current scientists from diverse backgrounds benefits the entire biomedical research enterprise, changing the world through advances in disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention....
09 August, 2022
Contract research organization (CROs) executives reveal top patient retention challenges & strategies
Contract Research Organization (CRO) executives share their thoughts on the top patient retention challenges facing CROs today and offer advice on potential strategies and solutions moving ahead....
01 August, 2022
Workforce diversity key to advancing patient diversity
Promoting a diverse clinical trial workforce is a key pillar of any effective effort to promote patient population diversity....
27 July, 2022
University of Wisconsin Hospitals ranked No. 1 in Wisconsin
For the 11th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report ranked University of Wisconsin Hospitals, which includes University Hospital and UW Health East Madison Hospital, as No. 1 in Wisconsin on its Best Hospitals list....
26 July, 2022