Luiza Reopell, Timiya S Nolan, Darrell M Gray, Amaris Williams, LaPrincess C Brewer, Ashley Leak Bryant, Gerren Wilson, Emily Williams, Clarence Jones, Alicia McKoy, Jeff Grever, Adam Soliman, Jna Baez, Saira Nawaz, Daniel M Walker, Faith Metlock, Lauren Zappe, John Gregory, Joshua J Joseph
INTRODUCTION: In recent years, there has been increasing awareness of the lack of diversity among clinical trial participants. Equitable representation is key when testing novel therapeutic and non-therapeutic interventions to ensure safety and efficacy across populations. Unfortunately, in the United States (US), racial and ethnic minority populations continue to be underrepresented in clinical trials compared to their White counterparts. METHODS: Two webinars in a four-part series, titled "Health Equity through Diversity," were held to discuss solutions for advancing health equity through diversifying clinical trials and addressing medical mistrust in communities...
2023: PloS One