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In this lesson, you will learn about the importance of making sure research studies and clinical trials represent a wide variety of participants. Please contact your supervisor with specific questions about activities for this lesson.
Items for group leaders to add to this lesson may include:
- US Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Clinical Trial Participation
- US National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute on Aging Resources on Health Disparities Research
- NIH Clinical Research Trials and You
Discussion Questions
- Why is it important to include a diverse population in a clinical trial or research study?
- What might researchers miss when certain groups are underrepresented in a study?
FAQ
Question:
What expectations do you think researchers have of you as a Community Scientist?
Answer:
Note: The videos reference the program as “Citizen Scientist,” which was the previous name of the Community Scientist Program.