Episode 3

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18th Jan 2023

Improving Diversity in Clinical Trials

Joining Jesse and Kevin in the MUSC podcast studio is, Marvella Ford, Ph.D., the Associate Director of Population Sciences and Cancer Disparities at the Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC.

Dr. Ford’s research into health disparities highlights the importance of including diverse populations in cancer research and the impact of lifestyle on breast cancer risk. Listen in as she outlines how far we’ve come in minority health screenings, confronting the atrocities of the Tuskegee study and going with an earnest heart into communities to improve participation in clinical trials.

00:00 The Start

01:53 Dr. Ford joins the show

04:20 Addressing major gaps in cancer death rates between populations

07:03 Personal stories from local town halls and community members

12:39 Importance of getting specialized populations into more diverse clinical trials

16:12 Discussion of the Tuskegee Study and better protection of trial participants

24:31 The future of community partnerships in clinical trials

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Welcome to the Innovatively Speaking podcast, where we dive into the origins of the next big things...we’re talking about the who, why and how of ideas that are changing what’s possible here at the Medical University of South Carolina and in some cases, all across the world! Join us as we talk to expert guests and explore breakthrough ideas and technology that are reshaping life and health care in exceptional ways!

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