November 26th 2024
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.
Vabysmo Shows Significant Vision Improvement for Diabetic Macular Edema in Underrepresented Patients
October 22nd 2024Phase IV ELEVATUM trial results show that one year of treatment with Vabysmo significantly improved vision in underrepresented racial and ethnic groups with diabetic macular edema, supporting the drug's efficacy and safety across diverse populations.
Ensuring Greater Access and Diverse Patient Populations
October 10th 2024In this video interview with ACT editor Andy Studna, Mwango Kashoki, SVP, global head of regulatory strategy, Parexel, highlights how FDA’s multiregional clinical trials in oncology guidance encourages more diverse site locations and patient populations.
New Survey Uncovers Distrust as Key Factor in Enrollment Declines Among Black Patients
October 2nd 2024Findings from two Baltimore medical centers presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting suggest spiritual themes and distrust may be behind the decline in trial participation.
The Role of Collaboration in Achieving Greater Diversity in Clinical Research
August 23rd 2024In the third and final part of this conversation, Ashley Moultrie, CCRP, senior director, DEI & community engagement, Javara sheds light on industry collaboration and what elements of trial design have the greatest impact on diversity.
Industry Leaders Discuss the Impact of FDA's Diversity Action Plan
July 3rd 2024Pamela Tenaerts, MD, MBA, chief scientific officer, Medable; Luke Gelinas, PhD, senior chair director, Advarra; and Pam Diamond, MD, chief medical officer & co-founder, Curavit highlight the potential impact FDA's Diversity Action Plan guidance will have on industry.
Industry Leaders React to FDA's Newly Announced Diversity Action Plan Guidance
July 2nd 2024Pamela Tenaerts, MD, MBA, chief scientific officer, Medable; Luke Gelinas, PhD, senior chair director, Advarra; and Pam Diamond, MD, chief medical officer & co-founder, Curavit share their initial thoughts on the announcement of FDA's Diversity Action Plan guidance.