The Importance of Diversity in Clinical Research with Owen Garrick

The Kaleidoscope:  Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market with Sheila Thorne, Episode 8 In this episode of The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market, Sheila Thorne speaks with Owen Garrick, MD, the Dean of Clinical Trials at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Garrick, a seasoned medical professional with extensive experience, leads initiatives to transform clinical trials, aiming to increase access to research and ensure its relevance to diverse populations at Mayo Clinic, a renowned institution committed to advancing medical knowledge through research and education. Tune in to the episode to hear about: * Importance of Diversity in Clinical Research: Dr. Garrick stresses the crucial role of diversity in clinical trials for ensuring confidence in the safety and efficacy of medical interventions. * History and Challenges of Diversity in Clinical Trials: The interview highlights the historical lack of diversity in clinical trials and the slow progress in addressing this issue, culminating in recent legislation mandating diversity action plans. * The New Era of Clinical Trials: Dr. Garrick discusses a new era in clinical trials where diversity recruitment and retention are mandated, leading to increased confidence in medical interventions for all demographics. * Transforming Clinical Trials at Mayo Clinic: As Dean of Clinical Trials at Mayo Clinic, Dr. Garrick outlines his vision for transformation by increasing research access, reducing participant and researcher burden, and asking relevant research questions. * Advice for Clinical Research Participants and Professionals: Dr. Garrick advises patients to be proactive in understanding trials and urges professionals to be open about their challenges, needs, and to continue learning and collaborating with diverse communities. Learn more about Owen Garrick, MD: * Connect with Owen Garrick on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ogmd/  * Visit Owen Garrick’s website: https://www.mayoclinic.org/  *********************************** About The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market: Each episode of Sheila Thorne’s The Kaleidoscope podcast highlights leaders and patients of color to discuss culturally linguistically appropriate strategies and services.  * Subscribe to The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kaleidoscope-healthcare-in-a-diverse-america-from-molecule-to-market/id1715004411  * Subscribe to The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market video series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SheilaThorne Connect with Sheila Thorne:  * Website: https://sheilathorne.com  * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-thorne-63b5a32  * Twitter: https://twitter.com/sthornemhmg  * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SheilaThorne