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Access to Care: Uncovering Barriers to Clinical Trials and More

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)

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  1. Sandra (Oyemola) Ajisafe, PharmD, Executive Director, National Accounts, Genentech
  2. Mitzi Joi Williams, MD, Founding Medical Director at Joi Life Wellness Group Neurology Center
  3. Craig Emmitt Cole, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Dept of Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine
  4. Katie Wozniak. Vice President, Clinical Research, Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
  5. 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.”

By BlackDoctor | Published April 14, 2025

April 14, 2025 by BlackDoctor

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