NASHVILLE, Tenn. Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance Executive Director Consuelo H. Wilkins, MD, MSCI and Research Specialist Senior Victoria Villalta-Gil, PhD's article "Humility, Empathy Required to Create Inclusive Research Culture" was published in the Association of American Medical College's Diversity & Inclusion section. In it, they discuss low minority participation in clinical trials, the distrust that contributes to it and possible solutions to regain that trust, such as understanding the cultural and historical factors at play and involving minority groups in solutions.
The entire article can be viewed at the AAMC's website by clicking here.
About the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
Founded in 1999, the Alliance bridges the institutions of Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Its mission is to enrich learning and advance clinical research in three primary areas -- community engagement, interprofessional education and research -- by developing and supporting mutually beneficial partnerships between Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the communities they serve. Through community engagement, the Alliance serves a large community of stakeholders including surrounding universities and colleges, community organizations, faith-based outlets and community health centers. Its interprofessional education enhances students' interdisciplinary understanding and improves patient outcomes through integrated care. The research conducted provides access to experienced grant writers and materials supporting the grant application process and facilitates grant-writing workshops.
