News & Articles
Community Trust: The Foundation for Fostering Diversity in Clinical Trials
Featured Article in our October 2023 Patient Diversity Campaign As an industry, we must recognize and address a complex problem: racial and ethnic minority populations have historically been underrepresented in
A “Day in the Life” of a Medical Writer at CISCRP
It is Monday morning at the CISCRP office, and I open my computer a few minutes before 9 AM and prepare myself for a new week. I normally work from
Plain Language Protocol Synopsis 101
What is a Plain Language Protocol Synopsis (PLPS)? A clinical study protocol (CSP) is a comprehensive document that outlines important aspects of a clinical trial including the goals of a
CISCRP’s Finding Treatments Together Brochure for LGBTQ+ Communities
Our Approach to Codeveloping an Educational Resource for the LGBTQ+ Community When creating a brochure for diverse populations of people it’s important to consider an expansive definition of diversity that
Medical Hero Spotlight: Brittany Foster, Pulmonary Hypertension Patient Advocate
Living with Pulmonary Hypertension Brittany Foster may not appear to be struggling with a chronic condition upon first impression, however, she has been navigating a series of complex medical diagnoses
Medical Hero Spotlight: Katie Hill, Appendix Cancer Clinical Trial Participant
Diagnosed with Appendix Cancer Like most patients diagnosed with appendix cancer, Katie Hill had no idea her body was battling a deadly disease. Her diagnosis story began in 2021, when
The Importance of Transgender and Non-Binary Inclusion in Clinical Research
Recapping the webinar in collaboration with Clario At CISCRP, we value the importance of engaging and informing the groups that are underrepresented in clinical trials. One of these underrepresented groups
Medical Hero Spotlight: Scott Germain, PTSD Patient Advocate
Retiring from Military Service Today, Scott Germain works at the United States Army Natick Soldier Systems Center as a government employee, a change of pace from his previous career in
Media Awareness
For the past several years, CISCRP has implemented media campaigns throughout the year to build clinical trial awareness in the public and advocate for more diversity in clinical research participation. View articles and advertisement from the campaigns here.
