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FasterCures and Center for Public Health Welcome Breakfast (Invite only)
Kicking off the Forum, special guests, sponsors, and speakers are invited to a private breakfast
at the Army Navy Club. This casual breakfast will provide an opportunity to network and get to know some of the other attendees prior to the day's programming.
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landing page
Achieving Health Equity and Diversity in Clinical Trials
The underrepresentation of diverse groups in clinical research, mistrust in research, and the lack o
f diversity in the health workforce play significant roles in the persistence of health inequities.
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landing page
Changemakers
What is the power of philanthropy to disrupt the biomedical innovation ecosystem?, Members are Guide
d by the Following Statement of Purpose
We are a collective of philanthropic innovators that have come together to:, FasterCures’ Changemakers Members
Jeff Allen, CEO, Friends of Cancer Research
Margaret Anderson, Managing Director, Deloitte (FasterCures Board Liaison)
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report
The Current Landscape of the Science of Patient Input
In the last decade, FasterCures and many stakeholders across the biomedical research ecosystem have
driven initiatives to ensure that patients’ perspectives and input are appropriately represented across the product-development continuum and post-approv
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UAE Medical Research and Health System Site Visit (Invite only)
A small delegation of leading health experts from the FasterCures board and MENA Summit will tou
r institutions in Abu Dhabi to expand participants' understanding of UAE investments in health and biomedical research.
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Global State of Patient Engagement Networking Roundtables (Invite only)
Patient engagement in medical research continues to grow in scope and complexity in many countri
es, as demonstrated by the many international organizations advancing impactful, patient-centered biomedical R&D initiatives.
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Gaps Amid the Progress: Uncovering Blind Spots that Persist in Patient Centric Research (Invite only)
This workshop brings together thought leaders from the FasterCures community to identify persist
ent gaps preventing full engagement of patients in R&D and post-drug-approval efforts.
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video
Dec. 7 at 1:00 pm ET | Achieving More Person-Centered Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Diseases
Life expectancy in the US declined by 1.5 years from 2019 to 2020 in the largest 1-year drop since
World War II. While COVID-19 caused 74 percent of the decline, chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease take a heavy toll.
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video
Dec. 7 at 9:30 am ET | Where Are We and Where We Are Headed with Patient Engagement in Research?
In the last decade, patient engagement in medical research emerged as a priority in the biomedical
research ecosystem.
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video
Research Roadmaps: A Case Study in Charting a Path Forward to Accelerate Breakthrough Cures
Setting specific objectives and establishing strategies geared toward progressing treatments and c
ures is a critical, yet sometimes difficult, task for patient organizations.
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article
TRAIN Newsletter—December 2021
TRAIN eNews is delivered directly to organizations that take part in The Research Acceleration and I
nnovation Network (TRAIN).
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article
Partnering for Patients Forum: Freda Lewis-Hall
"Partnering for patients means developing inclusive partnerships and deepening ties across the healt
h-care ecosystem to support health and wellness for the patients we serve."
— Freda Lewis-Hall, Board Member, FasterCures
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