Thursday December 12, 2024
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Breakout I

Dive deeper into specific topics in these focused and interactive discussions.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Building Trust & Engagement For Inclusive Research

Explore strategies for fostering trust and engagement with underrepresented communities in clinical research. This forum highlights the essential role of community leaders in encouraging clinical trial participation, showcasing case studies that utilize digital platforms and social media as powerful outreach tools. Discuss proven strategies to build sustainable partnerships, leverage technology, and advance inclusivity in research.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Inclusivity Forum: Indigenous People

This forum offers a collaborative space to explore solutions, best practices, and challenges in fostering a more inclusive clinical research environment for Indigenous populations. Share insights, exchange knowledge, and work together toward building more representative and equitable clinical research experiences and outcomes.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Inclusivity Forum: Sexual & Gender Minorities

This session is dedicated to addressing the unique challenges and best practices for including sexual and gender minorities (SGM) in clinical research. This open discussion will focus on enhancing diversity and equity in trials for SGM populations, providing a platform to develop collaborative strategies and plans for a more inclusive research environment.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Partner For Progress: Feasibility For DEI Success

How can sites effectively showcase their capabilities during the feasibility process to ensure alignment with sponsor expectations? Join us to review best practices and strategies for highlighting site strengths to enhance selection prospects in the competitive clinical trial landscape. Discuss how sponsors and CROs are incorporating DEI into feasibility assessments and discover steps to refine your site’s approach in this evolving process.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Understanding Site Needs Through The Diversity Site Assessment Tool

The SCRS Diversity Site Assessment Tool (DSAT) is a crucial resource for assessing site capabilities related to DEI and provides valuable industry data on site needs. Hear from the SCRS team and IncluDE DSAT Working Group members about how the updated tool is used and its impact on enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical trials.