Focus on Patients

  1. Operationalizing A Diversity Action Plan That Makes An Impact 8/19/2024

    In part two of this series on creating a diversity action plan (DAP), Elevate Advocacy's Devra Densmore shares a detailed plan for creating a DAP that meets FDA expectations.

  2. The Future Of MDMA-Assisted Therapy After FDA Rejection — Where Do We Go Now? 8/16/2024

    After the recent FDA rejection of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, psychedelic drug developers and mental health experts alike are asking (and answering), "Where do we go now?"

  3. Creating More Equitable Clinical Trials With Health Systems Science 8/15/2024

    Belmont University Center for Health Systems Science Chair Douglas P. Slakey, MD, MPH explains how using health systems science to inform clinical trial design, implementation, and interpretation is crucial for achieving more equitable and effective patient outcomes.

  4. Diversity Action Plan (DAP): Creating An Ecosystem For Success 8/12/2024

    In part one of this two-part series, Elevate Advocacy Founder Devra Densmore explores how to create an ecosystem in which a successful diversity action plan (DAP) can be written and executed.

  5. Want More Diverse Enrollment? Slow Down And Listen To Patients 8/2/2024

    Getting more diverse patients enrolled in clinical trials isn't an easy task, but Teri Crumb, MSN, RN, CCRC says it could be as simple as taking the time to understand and then meet patients' needs.

  6. 5 Drivers Of Patient Financial Toxicity — And 10 Tips To Address Them 7/30/2024

    Clinical research administrator Tina Bowdish points to five causes of financial toxicity for patients participating in clinical trials and offers 10 ways to address them.

  7. 4 Tips For Diverse Recruiting In Dermatologic Clinical Trials 6/17/2024

    Diverse patient recruitment in dermatologic clinical trials is imperative for addressing health disparities and advancing equitable care. Alain Michon, MD defines those disparities, describes why they exist, and offers four tips for offering underserved patients better care.

  8. Medical Affairs: Unlocking Insights To Drive Innovation, Access, And Value 6/3/2024

    Medical affairs (MA) professionals are playing an increasingly dynamic, strategic role across the innovation life cycle. Astellas Pharma Executive Vice President, Head Medical Affairs Shontelle Dodson explains.

  9. 5 Strategies To Increase Enrollment Of Black Women In Clinical Trials 5/30/2024

    Research has shown 80% of Black women are interested in clinical trials, but enrollment numbers don't match up. GCI Health's Kianta Key addresses barriers and offers five ways to increase the women's presence in clinical trials.

  10. Mom And CCRP Identifies Must-Haves For Pediatric Trials 5/22/2024

    Mom and CCRP Samantha Sharpe shares her pediatric patient recruitment and retention tips as well as practical advice from the viewpoint of a parent and clinical trial participant.