Breakout Session IV
Dive deeper into specific topics in these focused and interactive discussions.
Cultural Sensitivities & Considerations
Delve into the hidden complexities and day-to-day experiences of diverse demographic groups that are often oversimplified or overlooked. Uncover the nuanced barriers faced by these populations, moving beyond generalizations to understand their challenges and needs. Explore what genuinely builds trust and fosters participation in clinical trials and develop tangible strategies to improve the participant experience within trials. Attend this session to deepen your understanding and make meaningful changes that resonate with diverse communities.
Expanding DEI Within Our Workforce
Explore the challenges and biases individuals encounter when entering the clinical research field, including barriers in hiring practices like rigid education and experience requirements. Discuss strategies for integrating DEI into workforce development and practical solutions to create a more inclusive environment welcoming diverse talent and patients into clinical research.
Inclusivity Forum: Pediatric, Adolescent & Young Adults
Engage in a collaborative discussion to evaluate solutions, share best practices, and address challenges in achieving inclusivity for pediatric, adolescent and young adult populations in clinical trials. This open forum will delve into the unique aspects of conducting research for these age groups, offering a platform to collectively work toward more equitable and representative clinical research outcomes.
Negotiation Strategies To Fund Inclusive Patient Recruitment
Learn about negotiation strategies that enable sites to secure reimbursement for diverse recruitment costs. Experts will share how to advocate for the necessary funding to build trust within underrepresented communities and ensure inclusive patient recruitment. Hear from experts, including sponsors who have successfully increased budget allocations for diversity initiatives, sharing their insights and outcomes.
Success Stories In Diverse Trial Enrollment
Discover inspiring stories of enrollment success that have set new standards for inclusion, diversity, and equity in clinical trials. This session highlights innovative strategies and real-world examples of how research sites and their industry partners have effectively recruited and retained participants from underrepresented populations. Join us to explore practical approaches and celebrate the impactful outcomes of inclusive research initiatives.