What are the barriers preventing equitable access to care and clinical trials? BlackDoctor.org presents a vital panel discussion led by Ellis Dean. Explore the challenges and potential solutions to ensure everyone has access to the best possible healthcare.
Moderator: Ellis Dean, marketing manager, MSM (Morehouse School of Medicine)
Panelists:
- Sandra (Oyemola) Ajisafe, PharmD, Executive Director, National Accounts, Genentech
- Mitzi Joi Williams, MD, Founding Medical Director at Joi Life Wellness Group Neurology Center
- Craig Emmitt Cole, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Dept of Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine
- Katie Wozniak. Vice President, Clinical Research, Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
- Elaine Barfield, MD, Associate Director, Medical Affairs, Takeda
Dr. Barfield emphasized “leveraging Community health workers”; Sandra urged us to “be intentional about asking the questions”; Dr. Mitzi highlighted “the power of mentorship and visibility”; and Dr. Cole called for going “beyond the diversification in clinical trials.”
