DEI

Addressing systemic barriers and biases faced by women in research to foster a more diverse talent pool.

In this video interview, Iddo Peleg, CEO and co-founder at Yonalink, highlights the need for a satellite model in bringing clinical trials to more rural locations.

Ron Lanton, Partner, Lanton Law, discusses the impact of diversity bans and political challenges on the clinical trials industry.

In this video interview, Iddo Peleg, CEO and co-founder at Yonalink, shares his thoughts on the current climate of clinical research following NIH funding cuts and the removal of FDA diversity guidelines.

Recent actions by the FDA and NIH in response to the current political climate have left key stakeholders in clinical trials with limited resources to conduct equitable research.

In an interview with ACT senior editor Andy Studna at SCOPE Summit, Tenaerts, chief scientific officer, Medable, highlights the recent findings and how decentralized elements can improve access to underrepresented populations.

Conference breakout session examines the role of strategic partnerships in driving progress for sexual and gender minority inclusion in clinical research.

Clinical trial liaisons rather serve as experts in their therapeutic areas and as clinical trial specialists to provide a suite of strategic advantages to benefit a study.

Interactive panel on day 1 of SCOPE Summit 2025 highlighted the need for inclusive narratives, social listening to understand patient experiences, and the role of advocacy groups in opening doors to clinical trials.

Investigators find that most exclusion criteria in critical care randomized clinical trials are justifiable, but 60% include at least one poorly justified exclusion, most commonly affecting pregnant or lactating individuals.

Daejin Abidoye, head of solid tumors, oncology development, AbbVie, discusses a number of topics around diversity in clinical research including industry’s greatest challenges in reaching diverse patient populations, personalized treatment methods, recruitment strategies, and more.

Recent research from the Tufts CSDD gauged progress in the context of the “Chief Diversity Officer” role at top pharmaceutical companies.

While there has been a number of recent initiatives put into place to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical trials, there is still a considerable amount of room for improvement.

Study finds that addressing racial disparities in lupus clinical trials requires targeted education, increased diversity among trial staff, culturally sensitive recruitment strategies, and addressing social determinants of health to improve Black patient participation.

In this video interview, Rachael Fones, director, government & public affairs, IQVIA, discusses some of the key ways that different trial sponsors may need support in meeting diversity expectations.

The complexities behind these translations require specialized personnel who are nuanced in both medical cultures.

In this video interview, Rachael Fones, director, government & public affairs, IQVIA, highlights the use of real-world data in setting population goals.

In this video interview, Rachael Fones, director, government & public affairs, IQVIA, discusses the importance of goal setting in the context of FDA’s latest Diversity Action Plan guidance.

Strategies for sponsors to utilize technology in reaching diverse patient populations.

In the fifth and final part of this roundtable discussion, participants discuss the practice of designing technology with patients in mind and share their concluding thoughts on improving diversity in clinical trials.

Industry experts discuss the use of decentralized technologies and the potential of artificial intelligence in reaching underrepresented patient populations.

Sponsors and CROs that work with these sites can better reach marginalized communities.

To meet the growing demands of clinical research, sponsors must prioritize comprehensive support models, such as clinical site ambassadors and patient journey coordinators, who can address operational challenges and improve site relationships, patient satisfaction, and overall trial efficiency.