Clinical trial equity draws closer, but barriers remain
Steps have been made towards clinical trial equity, but framework consistency is needed to facilitate further improvements....
19 November, 2025
Health Equity
Dr. Jessica Caldwell explores gender differences in Alzheimer’s disease as new WRAP study leader
Understanding gender and sex differences – and ultimately preventing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia – is at the root of the pioneering work of Jessica Caldwell, PhD, a new faculty member in the University of Wisconsin–Madison Alzheimer’s disease programs....
18 November, 2025
Tool developed at UW-Madison helps map health disparities nationwide
Where someone lives can shape their health, just as much as the care they receive. That’s why Dr. Amy Kind of her team at UW-Madison have developed the Area Deprivation Index (ADI). ...
03 October, 2025
Celebrating Diversity and Driving Innovation in Clinical Research this Hispanic Heritage Month
As our industry evolves through new regulations, demographic shifts, and advancing technology, innovation and leadership that embraces diverse perspectives becomes increasingly vital....
02 October, 2025
Reimagining Clinical Trials for Remote Populations
How decentralized clinical trial designs and smart data integration are transforming the patient experience....
29 August, 2025
Clinical Trials as a Safety Net: Expanding Access for Economically Disadvantaged Populations
Clinical trials are typically seen as engines of innovation, but for economically disadvantaged individuals, they can also be a gateway to care—particularly for chronic diseases that are expensive to manage....
17 July, 2025
Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black and Native American patients, study finds
So far, it’s unknown why the test doesn’t perform uniformly across groups. The researchers suspect it has something to do with a harmless genetic variation that is more common in people of African, Caribbean, Middle Eastern and West Indian descent....
20 March, 2025
Use your research to beat health inequities: Four strategies from experts
Scientists must commit to engaging with the communities they want to help at all stages of the research process — from planning to dissemination....
03 March, 2025
Ensuring Diversity in Clinical Trials Remains Critical
Diversity in clinical trials ensures data reflects diverse populations, crucial for accurate treatment outcomes and addressing health disparities....
12 February, 2025
Decentralization boosts diversity in trials, study finds
The analysis of numerous clinical trials saw an uptick in Indigenous American and Asian participants in decentralized trials....
29 January, 2025