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At NIH Health Disparities Summit, Society Recommends Ways to Increase Clinical Research by Minority-Serving Physicians
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Endocrine Insider
The Society's poster presentation focused primarily on its recommendations to NIH for improving the participation of minority-serving physicians in clinical trials through the support and utilization of minority-focused Contract Research Organizations. The poster also highlighted the Society's overarching recommendation that all stakeholders participate in a summit to address big issues such as the establishment of satisfactory parameters defining appropriate minority representation in trials, the establishment of a nationwide network of minority-serving physicians and minority volunteers willing to engage in clinical studies, and the alteration of existing funding mechanisms to help achieve these goals. Society member Maria Alexander-Bridges, MD PhD, who led the Society's task force charged with examining the issue of minority participation in clinical trials, presented the poster to conference attendees and spoke with representatives of various groups regarding future collaborations. By actively participating in this important conference and presenting novel ideas, The Endocrine Society has solidified its position as a serious stakeholder in the area of health disparities and has begun the intricate task of working toward implementation of policies that will bring much-needed change. To read the white paper and poster and to learn more about the Society's work in health disparities, please click here. |
