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“ IT ’ S CRITICALLY IMPORTANT CLINICAL TRIALS ARE AS DIVERSE AS THE PEOPLE A PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO SERVE ”

Abbott began 135 years ago with one physician developing medicine by hand to treat his patients and today , we ’ ve grown to more than 115,000 people . Our breakthrough medical technologies help restore people ’ s health , returning them back to living their best lives .
While nearly 40 % of the USA ’ s population consists of people of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds , due to a long history of mistrust and societal barriers , Hispanics and Blacks are vastly underrepresented in clinical trials , representing only 5 % of enrollees .
The mission of Abbott ’ s Diversity in Research Office is to create a more inclusive clinical trial ecosystem and address the systemic barriers that exist today , ultimately leading to a more equitable healthcare system .
WHAT IS ABBOTT ’ S USP

» Given that we treat several conditions , including heart health , diabetes and postnatal care , Abbott is invested in creating a more equitable clinical trial ecosystem to better support people in every stage of life . Clinical trials drive new , innovative tools to fight diseases , and overcoming barriers to access clinical trials for under-represented communities is critical to improving health equity .

Abbott is focused on breaking down barriers and implementing new , sustainable partnerships and programmes that drive more diversity in our clinical trials .
HOW DO YOU INCREASE DIVERSITY IN CLINICAL TRIALS ?

» Abbott ’ s Diversity in Clinical Trials initiative aligns with the company ’ s continued focus for greater health equity , expanded access , affordability and removing barriers to life-saving technology and innovation .

In the programme ’ s first year , we established a Diversity in Clinical Trials Medical Advisory Board composed of external experts and an internal steering committee that is focused on increasing diversity enrollment in the company ’ s clinical trials . Through US $ 5m in grants , we sponsored more than 300 scholarships at four HBCU medical schools and the National Black Nurses Association and National Association of Hispanic Nurses to support future clinical research leaders .
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