Genetic variation plays a key role in how a patient responds to a drug or medical products, yet clinical trials for new drugs and medicines often lack diversity and minority-equity.

Chadwick Boseman's death has made many of us wonder if he had a better chance of surviving colon cancer if there was more information on how people of color respond to current colon cancer treatment options.

In conversation with Alekhya Pochiraju, a biomarker operations manager who provides deeper insights into the why and how of the need of diversity in clinical trials.

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eWOW #11: Navigating Bias

eWOW ℠ - empowered Women Of the World ℠ By eWOWJan 29, 2019