Diversity in Clinical Trials: Bridging the Gap PART ONE of TWO

Clinical Trial Committee members Mary Salazar and Lilliana Larsson discuss clinical trials in oncology, the importance of increasing diversity representation,  and the impact it has on the future of oncology medicine.

Objectives:

1. Examine the lack of diversity in clinical trials and the effect is has on oncology care
2. Understand the role of the clinical trial navigator and the impact navigation has on increasing diversity in the clinical trial space
3. Explore navigation strategies to improve health equity in clinical trials 
4. Identify reputable clinical trial resources for navigators to utilize in practice

Faculty:

• Mary Salazar DNP, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, Director of Oncology Patient Experience
  Adult Nurse Practitioner, Medical Oncology with UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center , SalazarM5@uthscsa.edu
• Liliana Larsson MSN, RN, OCN, CCRP, TTS Oncology Nurse Navigator with MD Anderson, Houston, TX,  lklarsson@MDAnderson.org

Resource: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/

Committee Link: https://aonnonline.org/committees/clinical-trials-committee