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In order for medications to work effectively for all who need them, clinical trials need to include a diverse cross-section of the population. And yet, though nearly 40% of the population in the United States are racial and ethnic minorities, estimated rates of research participation for these groups range from 2% to 16%. 

The start of the new year always feels weighty: Who will I be in 2020? What will I achieve? Here’s one tone-setting question for us all to consider: What book will I read first? For an inspirational 2020 kickoff, we recommend David Fajgenbaum’s Chasing My Cure. 

It's a new year and a new decade with much promise, especially in drug development. New digital technologies, from telemedicine to wearables and new medical devices will continue to change the industry. AI and machine learning hold the exciting potential to accelerate new treatments and potential cures. With all that technology has changed within the drug development process, there are many more ...

From growing a career in clinical research to the latest fascinating innovations in biotech, clinical research podcasts can keep you informed and teach you something new. 

Challenge 1: Unresponsive patients Your sites are receiving email addresses and phone numbers from patients who are apparently interested in your trial. But when the site reaches out to them to follow up about your trial? No response. 

This month, we observe COPD Awareness Month — a time to educate on the disease while reflecting on how far we’ve come in terms of treatment, and how clinical research is the path to a cure. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is the third leading disease-related cause of death in the United states. Nearly 16 million people are living with it, and many more may have it without knowing ...

Like many people living with Crohn's disease, Tina Aswani Omprakash had trouble finding a treatment that would send her symptoms into remission. 

Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is an autoimmune condition that causes progressive destruction of the bile ducts. Current treatment options focus on delaying progression and managing complications, but it can be difficult to live with the symptoms, like fatigue, itchy skin, and pain, as well.

November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. It's no secret that Alzheimer's is one of the world's most challenging diseases, with limited treatment options – and none of them able to stop or reverse disease progression. 

November is Family Caregivers Month. Around 34.2 million Americans have provided unpaid care to an adult 50 or older in the last 12 months. Of those, 15.6 million are caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia.