Overcoming Access Barriers for the Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Community: Actionable Measures from Protocol Design through Recruitment & Retention

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Session: INTEGRATING PATIENT VOICE IN EARLY-STAGE DEVELOPMENT

Join us for a thought-provoking session as we kick off with an introduction to SGM Alliance, an organization paving the way in addressing health inequities faced by the SGM community, often overlooked in clinical research. Hear from sponsors who have collaborated with SGM Alliance and experienced the positive impact of their partnership. Each speaker will share their experiences with SGM Alliance’s initiatives as we delve into innovative strategies to achieve inclusive clinical research that supports SGM populations. Explore how to address systemic barriers in clinical research through inclusive language, expanded demographic data collection, and culturally responsive education for clinical site staff and healthcare providers (HCP). Learn actionable measures to include SGM in clinical study design, spanning from protocol design through recruitment and retention. Together, let’s bridge the gaps and drive meaningful change for a more inclusive and accessible landscape in clinical research.

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  Terttu Haring

  Executive Director · Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

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