UW med school dean reflects on abortion training, faculty diversity
For the first time in nearly two decades, the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s medical school will have a new leader....
27 December, 2024
Diversity
Clinical Trials are Getting More Diverse Thanks to AI—and Humans
It’s widely agreed that clinical trial participants should reflect the populations of people who will ultimately be affected by the resulting treatments....
17 December, 2024
UnityPoint Health–Meriter partners with Black Men Coalition of Dane County
UnityPoint Health–Meriter and the Black Men Coalition of Dane County (BMCDC) announced an employment partnership to expand career opportunities for underrepresented individuals in the health care industry....
06 December, 2024
New mentorship program offers support, community for Indigenous graduate students
With new funding from the National Science Foundation Innovations in Graduate Education grant, Indigenous scientists and educators at UW–Madison are formalizing support and mentorship for Indigenous graduate students on campus....
04 December, 2024
How Do Black People with Cancer View Clinical Research?
Findings from a small study suggest that more Black than White, Asian, or patients of other races distrust medical research and have spiritual beliefs about medical research....
15 November, 2024
Increasing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Cancer Care Workforce
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) hosted a policy summit at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, to highlight the need for more diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the cancer care workforce....
04 November, 2024
The Past, Present, and Future of Women as Leaders in Clinical Research
Fritter explains that her session at ACRP’s New Orleans gathering in April “will highlight key milestones that reflect the gradual shift toward gender equity in leadership positions, as well as the societal changes that have supported this progress.”...
30 October, 2024
Eastpark Medical Center integrates clinical trials into patient care
UW Health patients, who choose to participate, will have seamless access to clinical trials at the new Eastpark Medical Center....
09 October, 2024
The Growing Role of Latinos in Clinical Research: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Forward
The clinical research industry is increasingly recognizing the need for diversity, especially as it relates to the Latino population and other minorities. ...
26 September, 2024
Overcoming distrust of West, one tribe in Wisconsin is partnering with UW for health care
University of Wisconsin health officials were pleased when the leadership of one tribal community in northern Wisconsin recently agreed to meet about the possibility of signing up tribal members for clinical health trials....
24 September, 2024