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Abbott launches new initiative to drive diversity in medical research and improve care among under-represented populations WorldPharmaNews
November 04, 2021
Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced the launch of a new initiative designed to help create a more inclusive clinical trial ecosystem through new approaches to training, education, and improving the clinical research
Merck KGaA appoints Renee Connolly as Chief Diversity Equity & Inclusion Officer firstwordpharma
July 09, 2021
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading science and technology company, today announced that Renee Connolly has been appointed Chief Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Officer, effective August 1.
More and more organisations in India understand and have diversity, equity and inclusion as a key priority expresspharma
June 15, 2021
I have been working with the same company for 25 years and recently celebrated my 25th work anniversary at Novo Nordisk. Such a long time in a single organisation might sound boring to many, but at Novo Nordisk, I have worked in different functions ...
Women CEOs Demonstrated More Inclusive Leadership Style During COVID Peak: S&P Global Diversity Research Lab prnewswire
May 26, 2021
Women CEOs emphasized empathy, adaptability, accountability and diversity more frequently than their male peers in public communications during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis from S&P Global in collaboration with researcher
Inclusion is everything: expanding diversity in clinical trials cphi-online
May 25, 2021
While clinical trials are critical to the development of any pharmaceutical product, certain demographic groups in North America have historically been left on the sidelines.
Novartis, GSK team up for $3.6m genetic diversity research in Africa pharmaceutical-business-review
January 22, 2021
Swiss pharma giant Novartis and British pharmaceuticals company GSK have teamed up to conduct scientific research linking genetic diversity in Africa and its potential impact on response to drug therapeutics.
PhRMA announces new principles on clinical trial diversity europeanpharmaceuticalreview
November 19, 2020
New principles on diversity in clinical trials in the US have been released to address systemic issues that deter people from participating in studies.
Genesis Healthcare Co. launched 'GeneLife Generations', a New Ancestry Kit Designed for the Diversity and Richness of Asian Ethnicities and Ancestral Heritage prnasia
July 07, 2020
Genesis Healthcare Co., Japan's leading genetic testing and research company, today announced the launch of its Asian ancestry focused test kit, GeneLife Generations. The test kit will be officially available to customers from 20 July 2020.
Samsung Biologics Adds Greater Expertise and Diversity to Its Board prnasia
March 20, 2020
Samsung Biologics (207940.KS) announced the appointment and expansion of its board of directors at its 9th annual general meeting of shareholders that took place on March 20th.
Study finds lack of racial diversity in cancer drug clinical trials worldpharmanews
August 20, 2019
New research published in JAMA Oncology has found a lack of racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials for cancer drugs. The study - conducted by researchers from UBC, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center...