MISSOULA, Mont. — The University of Montana is hosting a symposium to discuss the lack of access to clinical trials and new medical innovations in rural and tribal communities.
The event, “Pathways to Health Equity: Access to Clinical Trials in Rural and Tribal Communities,” begins Thursday and will be held Friday at the University Center.
On Friday, there will be a full-day educational session where the audience can participate in the discussion.
The University of Montana announced:
UM Symposium works to involve rural and tribal communities in clinical trials – An upcoming symposium at the University of Montana will help rural and tribal communities impacted by lack of access to clinical trials and new medical innovations. helps give a voice to patients.
The event, titled “Pathways to Health Equity: Access to Clinical Trials in Rural and Tribal Communities,” will be held Thursday and Friday, Oct. 17 and 18, at the University Center. This symposium is presented by UM’s LS Skaggs Institute for Health Innovation. Participants can register for the symposium online.
“We will bring together patients, healthcare providers, researchers, and industry representatives to explore innovative solutions to access to clinical trials,” said Institute Director and UM’s Skaggs School of Pharmacy. said Erika Udall, a professor at . “Our goal is to improve the participation of rural, American Indian, and Alaska Native communities in clinical research and develop pathways to improve health care for these populations.”
She said the institute is a leader in building partnerships to advance access to care and broader health initiatives in resource-limited communities. The organization seeks to engage the community in open dialogue about regional approaches to fostering research capacity, partnerships with local health systems and providers, and innovative delivery models.
The event begins Thursday, October 17th at 1pm and concludes with a sit-down dinner and keynote address. Friday, October 18, will feature a full day of educational sessions, panel discussions, and public discussion with the audience. This year’s exciting new sessions include:
Cultural considerations when conducting clinical research with American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Tribal governance and research policy.
Building clinical trial capacity in rural, tribal and geographically large areas.
Symposium updates will first be shared on LinkedIn.
