04/11/2024

Your Voice Matters: Contribute to Building Diverse & Inclusive Trials

As we strive for a more inclusive and equitable future in clinical research, we are excited to announce an important initiative aimed at enhancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in clinical research. Led by ASH, this endeavor seeks to ensure that clinical trials reflect the epidemiology of the disease and are inclusive of the population to benefit from the therapy under investigation.

Your expertise and insights as a respected member of the scientific community are invaluable to the success of this initiative.

ASH invites you to participate in a research study focused on gathering your insights on DEI in clinical trials from conceptualization to dissemination of results. Specifically, we would love for you to shed light on the tools, tactics, and current innovative approaches you have employed to promote diversity and inclusivity in past trials and highlight what resources you need for the future.

Participating in this brief survey, which requires just 5 minutes of your time, will ensure that your perspective is heard, and will empower ASH to develop comprehensive resources that resonate with the dynamic needs of trialists in the pursuit of a more equitable and effective approach to clinical trials. Beyond addressing the current industry standards, ASH seeks to elevate your experiences and expertise, creating a collaborative platform that goes beyond the traditional confines of medical research.

TAKE THE SURVEY 

Additionally, we urge you to share this message with any clinical trialists in your network of colleagues and collaborators. By spreading the word, you'll help us gather diverse perspectives and insights, shaping the future of clinical research for the better. 

The information from this survey may be published for scientific purposes. Should you choose to take the survey, your identity will not be shared and your information will be kept confidential.

If you have any questions concerning the study, please contact Alice Kuaban at either 202-292-6014 or akuaban@hematology.org. Alternatively, you may contact the study Principal Investigator, Hope P. Wilson, MD, at hopewilson@uabmc.edu.  

Your commitment to advancing DEI in clinical research is deeply appreciated. Together, let's pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable future. 

Sincerely, 
ASH Subcommittee on Clinical Trials