16 Aug 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....
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16 Aug 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 Aug 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 Aug 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....
15 Aug 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....
12 Aug Examining the current value of ClinicalTrials.gov listings for patients and the public
Providing the public with clear, understandable descriptions and results of clinical trials is imperative to fostering public trust in clinical trials and approved vaccines and treatments....
10 Aug 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....
09 Aug 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....
01 Aug 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....
27 Jul 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....