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Strengthening the Biomedical Innovation Ecosystem: A Scorecard for System Assessment
As patients, we often evaluate our interactions within the "system" of biomedical innovation with a
simple question: "Did it work for me?" This evaluation considers many issues, including whether the best treatments are accessible and available, how the
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Cell and Gene Therapies: Looking Ahead to 2022
Cell and gene therapies are a new category of medicines transforming how we treat and potentially c
ure disease. Both cell and gene therapies seek to modify genetic material to fight disease.
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Employer Investments in Digital, Whole-Person Health for Substance Use Disorders
Employers seek to support their employees while normalizing a whole-person approach to substance us
e disorders (SUD). The response to addiction and the opioid crisis requires a whole-of-society approach, including employers of all sizes.
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Toward a National Action Plan for Achieving Diversity in Clinical Trials
Participation in clinical research among racial and ethnic minorities remains low, even though such
groups now represent nearly 40 percent of the US population.
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Technology Enabling Decentralized Trials, Novel Endpoints, Real World Data
New technologies and approaches to collection and use of patient data have the potential to revolu
tionize clinical research. How can patient organizations support this movement? What are potential pitfalls to watch out for?
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video
Master Protocols, Adaptive Designs, and Bayesian Statistics – Oh My
Master Protocols, Adaptive Designs, and Bayesian Statistics: These innovative trial approaches are
sometimes described as being “patient-centric.” Are they? What are the challenges and opportunities for patient groups to support them?
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Opportunities for Patient Group Engagement in Clinical Trials
What is the range of opportunities for patient foundations to support more rapid and effective cli
nical research, through preference studies and other patient insights, trial design and networks, recruitment and retention?
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The Drive for More Diverse and Representative Clinical Trials
How can foundations help to drive diverse and representative clinical trials in the face of long s
tanding racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare and research?
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article
Milken Institute Announces Key Initiatives at the 2024 Global Conference to Shape the Future of Health
Esther Krofah, executive vice president of Milken Institute Health, (pictured at left) with Emma Wal
msley, CEO of GSK, (right) at the 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference.
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Antibiotic Resistance and Chronic Disease: Understanding the Challenges and Possible Solutions Webinar Summary
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a threat to everyone. However, some patients with chronic illne
sses are significantly more likely to become infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria than those without chronic disease.
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