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Innovative Program Expands Clinical Trial Workforce, Patient Outreach in Hispanic Communities

ACRP blog

Just ask Michaele Linden-Johnson, FACHE, MBA, LCSW, director of clinical trials and business development at the Medical Center of the Americas (MCA) Foundation Cardwell Collaborative in El Paso, Texas. We’re all about developing a workforce designed to reflect our patient population,” Linden-Johnson says.

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ACRP 2023 Speakers Emphasize Impacts of Quality and Diversity on Clinical Trial Sites

ACRP blog

Among many other topics, speakers at this weekend’s ACRP 2023 gathering in Dallas, Texas, are sharing insights on the importance of building quality into clinical trials and increasing diversity among the staff and patients at the study site level. At the trial level, the protocol is the blueprint for quality.

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Removing Barriers to Improve Diversity in Clinical Trials

ACRP blog

Historically, people from racial and ethnic minorities have been underrepresented in clinical research. Put simply, to develop medicines for all, we must conduct research for all. Clinical trials must represent the broad diversity of patients we serve and enable equitable access.

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Diversity in Clinical Trials: Tackling the Issues in Alzheimer’s Research at AAIC 2021

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Just as clinical researchers in other therapeutic areas have renewed their commitment to improving participant diversity in clinical trials, so too have those working in Alzheimer’s research. What Factors Promote Alzheimer’s Clinical Trial Participation?

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‘Other Duties as Assigned’: The Wide-Ranging Role of the CRC Professional

ACRP blog

Variability in the assigned roles and responsibilities among [CRCs] creates opportunity to provide clarity in defining the profession. The authors may not have meant those “opportunities” to involve things like a CRC setting their alarm for 2 a.m.

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Clinical Research Jobs: How to Choose the Right Career Path

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Clinical research is part of a growing industry that provides individuals with rewarding career options and a ladder to climb. Working in the clinical trials industry allows clinical researchers to work with patients and bring new drugs to market. Clinical Research Coordinator.

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Innovators in Action: Novel Programs Addressing Workforce and Enrollment Issues

ACRP blog

Staffing and retention have been the top concern at research sites since 2020, with patient recruitment and enrollment ranking second, and the complexity of clinical trials ranking third, based on WCG survey data for 2020 to 2023. based clinical research sites. and Canada. and Canada.