National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place from September 15 to October 15. We would like to honor this month by featuring some resources (from PRIM&R and from other organizations) that highlight the importance of the inclusion of the Latinx community in clinical research. Read more
Diversity, equity, and inclusion have become a focal point since the COVID-19 pandemic exposed the disproportionate —and systemically ingrained— health disparities certain populations suffer from in the United States. IRBs have the difficult responsibility of both protecting participants from harm and ensuring the inclusion of underrepresented participants in research. Read more
The clinical trial workforce's incredible response to the COVID-19 pandemic has generated some of the most positive media coverage and public acclaim the drug and device research and development industry has ever seen. "We need to harness that public awareness," says Elisa Hurley, PhD, executive director of PRIM&R. Read more
Do the high hopes of many that a “silver bullet” treatment for COVID-19 is forthcoming any day now represent a red herring to the public where the complexities of clinical research are concerned? Read more
If you have ever reviewed a research study as a member or administrator of an IRB that included or involved pregnant research participants, you may be eligible for a new study on the enrollment of pregnant women in clinical research. As a practicing obstetrician-gynecologist, bioethicist, and the study principal investigator, I hope you will consider participating in a 20 to 25 minute online survey on IRB views and experiences reviewing research involving pregnant women. Read more
