Clinical Trials: US Diversity Action Plans Could Benefit From EQBMED Pilot Program

The Equitable Breakthroughs in Medicine Development initiative, funded with a PhRMA grant, provides sites in historically under-represented communities with support to conduct clinical research. In an interview, EQBMED’s Tesheia Johnson Harris talks about the local sites selected, therapeutic areas for research, and learnings to date.

Communities of color
EQBMED is identifying community-facing clinical trial sites in historically under-represented communities of color. (Shutterstock)
Key Takeaways
  • EQBMED provides community-facing clinical trial sites with support for study capabilities and public engagement.

The Equitable Breakthroughs in Medicine Development (EQBMED) pilot program’s lessons for bringing clinical trials to underserved areas could help inform...

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