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Hear from Clinical Researchers, Principal Investigators, Rheumatologists, Referring Physicians, Industry Leads, and Patient Advocates & Patients

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) hosted a Clinical Trial Summit a Clinical Trial Summit: Engaging Diverse Participants in Lupus Clinical Trials: The Path Forward, virtually on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm ET. The goal of this non-CME program is to connect rheumatology leaders, referring physicians, researchers, principal investigators, and industry leaders to discuss challenges and strategies in diversifying rheumatology clinical trials utilizing lupus as a case study.

Through case studies, panel & roundtable breakout discussions the summit delivers the real-world experiences and best practices needed to diversify rheumatology clinical trials, planning and management.

Download Engaging Diverse Participants in Lupus Clinical Trials The Path Forward – Program Booklet (PDF)

Event Agenda

Friday, July 21, 2023
11:00 am – 4:00 pm Eastern
 

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Questions? Contact us at coin@rheumatology.org

Thank You, Clinical Trial Summit Planning Committee!

Allen Anandarajah, MD, MBBS, University of Rochester Medical Center

Irene Blanco, MD, MS, Northwestern University

Charmayne Dunlop-Thomas, MS, MPH, Emory University School of Medicine

Candace H. Feldman, MD, MPH, Harvard Medical School, Brigham, and Women’s Hospital

Rosalind Ramsey-Goldman, MD, DrPH, Northwestern University

Sarfaraz A. Hasni, MD, MSc, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

Saira Z. Sheikh, MD, University of North Carolina School of Medicine

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