In this episode of The Scope of Things, Deb Borfitz speaks with Murray Aitken, Executive Director of the IQVIA Institute, about diversity in clinical development, DEI methods that are and are not working, and the impact diversity has on clinical trials. Aitken also discusses FDA-issued policies to advance diversity and efforts to reduce disparities between subpopulations. He also talks about factors that contribute to those disparities, such as socio-economic backgrounds, genetics, and trust in the system. Finally, he delves into the importance of having diverse groups of participants—particularly Black and Hispanic Americans—in clinical trials to ensure that patients receive the best treatment options and healthcare access.
Links from this episode:
Clinical Research News
Scope Summit
IQVIA Institute
The Scope of Things podcast explores clinical research and its possibilities, promise, and pitfalls. Clinical Research News senior writer, Deborah Borfitz, welcomes guests who are visionaries closest to the topics, but who can still see past their piece of the puzzle. Focusing on game-changing trends and out-of-the-box operational approaches in the clinical research field, the Scope of Things podcast is your no-nonsense, insider’s look at clinical research today.