Eskander Emphasizes the Importance of Inclusivity and Accessibility in Oncology Clinical Trials

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In today’s episode, sponsored by RWJ Barnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, we had the pleasure of speaking with Mariam F. Eskander, MD, MPH, about efforts to ameliorate disparities in oncology clinical trials. Dr Eskander is a surgical oncologist at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, as well as an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, and section of Gastrointestinal Oncology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick.

During the 2023 Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Annual Oncology Clinical Practice and Research Summit, Eskander delivered a presentation about disparities that exist in clinical trials and ways to eliminate barriers in cancer research.

In our exclusive interview, Dr Eskander discussed the impact of social determinants of health on cancer clinical trial participation; effective strategies for considering and engaging diverse communities in the clinical trial process; and how community partnerships can be strengthened to foster trust, enhance awareness, and eliminate these financial and logistical barriers.

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