AMP Webinar Series: "The Importance of Clinical Trial Diversity"

Please join the Association of Medicine and Psychiatry for this installment of our AMP Webinar Series: "The Importance of Clinical Trial Diversity."

Objectives:

• Understanding why diversity in clinical trials are important
• Knowing the FDA Diversity Action Plan Requirement
• Recognizing and overcoming the barriers to diverse clinical trial recruitment

Date: Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 8:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm PT

Cost: Members: FREE | Non-members $25 

Speaker: Karen Correa, PhD, BCMAS

Dr. Karen Correa is a seasoned pharmaceutical executive with over three decades of experience. She is currently the Vice President and Head of Global Clinical Operations at Takeda Pharmaceuticals.  Dr. Correa holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, a Master in Health, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Health Sciences as an International Health Practitioner. She holds certificates in Pharmaceutical Management and Health and Wellness. She is recognized as a subject matter expert on culture, ethics, health equity, and diversity in clinical trial participation.  Dr. Correa’s also participates on the boards of CAMcare Health Corporation, the editorial board of Clinical Leader Magazine, Rutgers CRM Advisory board, and the alumni board at East Carolina University.

Moderator: Joy Brooks, OMS-III, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Joy Brooks graduated from Drew University with a B.A. in Neuroscience and a double Minor in Art and Chemistry.  She is currently a second year OMS student at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine.  As a pre-med student, chose to apply exclusively to D.O. programs as they intentionally build their schools with a corresponding clinic in medically underserved communities to improve local access to healthcare. This aligns with her mission to serve the disenfranchised.