Nadine J. Barrett, Kenisha Bethea, Leigh Boehmer, Kimberly S. Johnson, Daniel Carrizosa
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Abstract
Numerous studies have documented patient-level barriers to research participation that are often connected to social determinants of health. As described in this paper, to significantly move the needle toward greater diversity and inclusion in cancer research, it will take a full commitment to integrating an equity lens across the cancer research ecosystem, specifically among sponsors, institutions, and investigators.
期刊介绍:
NCMJ, the North Carolina Medical Journal, is meant to be read by everyone with an interest in improving the health of North Carolinians. We seek to make the Journal a sounding board for new ideas, new approaches, and new policies that will deliver high quality health care, support healthy choices, and maintain a healthy environment in our state.