I’m a Black Woman Working in Clinical Research. Here’s What I Tell Patients About Them

As a Black woman working in clinical trials, I’ve seen firsthand the critical importance of diversity and inclusion in medical research. Clinical trials are the gateway for developing new drugs and treatments that can improve and save lives. However, if these trials do not adequately represent the racial and ethnic makeup of the population, we risk missing key insights and potential benefits for underrepresented groups. @taracelitta Day in the life| Before traveling for work I ensure I do the following: – [ ] Make sure all previous week work is done – [ ] Make sure clothes are clean and dried – [ ] Pack suitcase – [ ] Double check suitcase – [ ] Do site management (important to ensure sites are okay) – [ ] Complete expenses #fy #fyp #fashion #SeeHerGreatnesstraveltiktokkclinicaltriallclinicalresearchassociateejourneyy20233blackgirlmagiccviallmomlifeeweightlosssmomandsonntraveltiktokkworklifebalancee ♬ Chopin Nocturne No. 2 Piano Mono – moshimo sound design When I started my career over a decade ago as an ophthalmic technician, I had no idea about the world of clinical research. Working as a clinical trial associate My initial motivation was simply to help people with vision issues, stemming from my own parents’ blindness. It wasn’t until I pursued further education that I was...