The Importance of Diversifying Clinical Trials

The Importance of Diversifying Clinical Trials

If all humans—regardless of their race—are so genetically similar, why is it important that clinical trials are racially diverse? In this video, we explore this question and what it means for promoting health equity.

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Topics

  • health equity
  • public health
  • medical discrimination
  • equity
  • racism
  • inclusion
  • diversity
  • belonging
  • RDEISE
  • inclusivity
  • clinical trials
  • research participants
  • research ethics