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Diverse Representation in Clinical Research: Building Bridges with the African American Community

Written by BBK Worldwide | May 3, 2023 2:50:00 PM

 

This month BBK Worldwide is launching a new webcast series focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in clinical research. 

In the first installment, BBK strategist and patient advocate Michael Turner sits down with leaders from the Black community to discuss how to improve representation in clinical research. The group discusses issues of access, confidence and trust as well as steps the industry can take to address some of the disparities in clinical trial participation.


 

Panelists:


  Loic Assobmo, NP
  Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care


  Sasha DuBois, MSN, RN
  Nurse Director; Secretary for National Black Nurses Association;
  President of the New England Regional Black Nurses Association


  Regina Harvey, DNP, MHA, RN
  Associate Director of Nursing, Clinical Operations


  Thaddeus Miles
  Sr. Director of Diversity Initiatives, MassHousing; Founder, HoodFit

 

Moderator:


  Michael Turner
  Strategist, BBK Worldwide