Join us to learn about the urgent need for greater diversity in cancer clinical trials, and what you can do to help.
The Black Wo(Men) Speak Symposium, presented in conjunction with the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, shines a light on the urgent need for greater diversity in clinical trials by presenting data gathered in four recent surveys. Join us to learn to dismantle barriers to clinical trial participation; ways to inspire greater trust in the healthcare system; and strategies to ensure access to clinical trials.
8 out of 10 Black people
living with metastatic breast cancer would consider participating in clinical trials.
Who
This symposium is geared toward all stakeholders involved in MBC treatment and research — including patients, caregivers, and advocates, healthcare providers, pharmaceutical and biotech representatives and researchers.
What
There will be small group sessions, a keynote address from a leading authority on increasing diversity in clinical trials, and a discussion of findings from the four research projects.
Details
Monday December 5th
Noon–5:00 p.m. Central Time
Fiesta Ballroom,
La Quinta (Riverwalk) Hotel
303 Blum Street, San Antonio, TX
Only 36% of Black people
receive as much information as they want about clinical trials.
Agenda
11:00–Noon
Arrivals, Registration, and Buffet Lunch
Noon–1:00 p.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Keynote Address
Dr. Lola Fayanju, MD, MA, MPHS, FACS, Penn Medicine
Research Methodology and Findings
The Research is Clear: Building Diversity and Access in Clinical Trials for Black Wo(Men) is Crucial
1:15–2:15 p.m.
How Healthcare Provider Communication Can Impact Clinical Trial Enrollment
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Clinical Trial Diversity Best Practices – Empowering Change Through Pharmas, Researchers, and CROs
3:45–4:45 p.m.
The Role of Patients and Caregivers in Clinical Trial Decisions
4:45–5:00 p.m.
Closing Session
For more information about Black Wo(Men) Speak, please contact Project Lead Stephanie Walker at stephanie@mbcalliance.org or Dana Mooney, MBC Alliance Program Associate at dana@mbcalliance.org
