Enhancing clinical trial diversity is vital for advancing medical research and ensuring that new treatments are effective for all populations. In this webinar, the expert speakers will explore the significance of diversity in clinical trials and share practical strategies for improvement.
Clinical trial diversity is key to achieving comprehensive and accurate research outcomes. By including participants from a broad range of demographic backgrounds, trials can yield results that truly represent the general population. This inclusivity guarantees that treatments work effectively across different races, ethnicities, ages and genders. Moreover, boosting diversity helps identify how various groups may respond differently to treatments, paving the way for more personalized healthcare solutions.
However, achieving diversity in clinical trials is challenging. Historical mistrust, logistical barriers and limited awareness often lead to the underrepresentation of minority groups. Traditional recruitment methods may not effectively reach communities needing greater representation. Overcoming these challenges is crucial for fostering more inclusive research environments.
A truly diverse clinical trial reflects the demographic makeup of the broader population or the specific condition being studied. This involves actively including underrepresented groups like racial and ethnic minorities, older adults and women, ensuring their unique perspectives and health concerns are acknowledged. Such trials are equitable and account for cultural and socio-economic factors that might affect participation.
Changing perceptions of clinical research is essential to boost participation among diverse populations. Building trust through transparency and communication is critical as is involving community leaders and patient advocates who can act as liaisons between researchers and participants.
This webinar will tackle these topics, offering insights from industry experts and practical solutions to enhance diversity in clinical trials.
Join this webinar to discover how organizations can contribute to improving clinical trial diversity and ultimately leading to better health outcomes for everyone.
Speakers
Behtash Bahador, Director of Health Literacy, CISCRP
Behtash Bahador is the Director of Health Literacy at the non-profit organization CISCRP and holds a Master of Science in Health Communication from the Tufts University School of Medicine. Since 2014, he has collaborated with a range of stakeholder groups to establish and implement patient- and community-centric initiatives across the life-cycle of clinical research.
This has included supporting the development of regulatory and cross-disciplinary best practice guidelines, operationalizing key elements of evidence-based public health programing into research engagement activities and always keeping the needs of patients, participants and the public at the forefront of his work.
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KimberLee Heidmann, EVP, Patient Experience and Customer Success, Scout
KimberLee Heidmann’s career in life sciences began in 1998 with her work at a subsidiary of the World Health Organization. She joined Scout (at that time, Meeting Protocol Worldwide) in 2001 and has served in multiple capacities over her 23-year tenure.
KimberLee was part of the core team of innovators responsible for the realization and successful implementation of Scout Clinical and Scout Academy services. She also played a pivotal role in the organization’s 2024 rebrand as Scout.
Her passion lies in driving transformative change in the clinical research field, creating inclusive pathways to research care for patients regardless of factors such as location, economic status, age, gender, disability or race.
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Dr. Otis Johnson, PhD, MPA, Co-founder & Principal Consultant, Trial Equity
Dr. Otis Johnson is a distinguished figure in clinical research and a passionate health equity advocate. His career began with a transformative 13-year tenure in scientific and operational roles at Merck. He later enhanced clinical development strategies at Syneos Health and ICON and led the growth of Clario’s Trial Oversight analytics business into a major success.
Dr. Johnson is recognized as a PharmaVoice 100 most inspiring industry leader and has received numerous awards for his work in diversity, equity and inclusion, including the 2024 Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association’s (HBA) Honorable Mentor Award.
Currently, he is the Co-founder of Trial Equity, aiming to improve patient representation in clinical trials to ensure that medicines are safe and effective for all people. In his last role, he was Chief Diversity, Inclusion & Sustainability Officer at Clario.
Message PresenterWho Should Attend?
This webinar is designed to benefit a wide variety of roles within the healthcare and clinical research sector:
- Clinical Trial Managers
- Diversity and Inclusion Officers
- Healthcare Executives
- Patient Advocacy Representatives
- Research Scientists
- Clinical Operations Directors
What You Will Learn
Attendees will gain insights into:
- The critical benefits of enhancing diversity in clinical trials for comprehensive and accurate research outcomes
- Key challenges that contribute to the underrepresentation of diverse populations in clinical trials
- Effective strategies to engage underrepresented groups and create more inclusive research environments
- How to transform perceptions and build trust with diverse communities to increase participation in clinical research
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Scout empowers the life sciences industry with people-first solutions: Scout Meetings, Scout Clinical, and Scout Academy. We specialize in face-to-face, virtual, and hybrid clinical meeting planning, patient payment, travel, and logistics support, and virtual collaboration and education. Since 1995, we have been a trusted partner excelling in customer service, regulatory compliance, and project delivery for leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Our deep understanding of international regulations and adaptable network of resources is built on operational experience in 109 countries. With white-glove attention to detail and a customizable, comprehensive range of services, Scout makes the complex easier. Learn more at scoutclinical.com.
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