Sharing the Importance of Clinical Research with the Community
Guest Blogger:
Eva Hochberger
Communications & Planning Manager | Office of Research Development, Planning & Communications
Eva Hochberger
Communications & Planning Manager | Office of Research Development, Planning & Communications
I’ve spent the last six
years working for companies that support clinical research. Because of that, I
may take for granted that I understand the process and impact of participating
in clinical research. But experiences aren’t universal and not everyone knows
about clinical research.
We shared our event experience on Twitter @MedStarResearch |
That’s where groups like Center for Information and Study on Clinical
Research Participation (CISCRP) and their events, Aware For All come in.
Joined by other MHRI colleagues,
we were pleased to attend the Aware for All Baltimore event this week. We were
on hand to talk to members of the Baltimore community about all the research
that MedStar Health conducts. These conversations ranged from general
information about what types of research we do to more in-depth conversations
about why there are disparities in participation across different communities.
In addition to connecting
with the community, MedStar was also represented on the panel presentation of clinicians.
Petros Okubagzi joined, Dr. Rodrigo Garcia (EMD Serono), Mary Hesdorffer (Mesothelioma
Applied Research Foundation), and Dr. Fabian Sandoval (Emerson Clinical
Research Institute) in discussing the importance of participation in research,
the protections that are in place for patients, and what makes them passionate
about their work.
It was great to be a part
of such an informative and engaging event!
P.s. You can follow MHRI on Twitter @MedStarResearch