Meharry and Vanderbilt Partner to Advance Clinical Trial Diversity

Nashville, Tenn. (TN Tribune)-Equitable Breakthroughs in Medicine Development (EQBMED) has selected Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn., as one of four sites aimed at addressing disparities in clinical trial access through industry and community partnerships. EQBMED is a joint venture led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), Morehouse School of Medicine, the Research Centers in Minority Institutions Coordinating Center at Morehouse School of Medicine, and Yale Medical School. This work is supported by a grant from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). EQBMED is a community-centric, bidirectional partnership that brings together the pharmaceutical industry, top academic leaders, community health systems and trusted local voices to address clinical trial diversity among Black and Hispanic patient populations. “Since its establishment in 1876, Meharry Medical College has been at the forefront of challenging health disparities,” said Dr. Rajbir Singh, MBBS, executive director of precision medicine and health equity trials design in Meharry’s Clinical and Translational Research Center. “We are delighted to join with our colleagues at these academic and research institutions in an effort to enhance diversity in the clinical trials and a more inclusive approach that involves underrepresented segments of our population.” “There are myriad challenges to overcome if we...