Journey to Better Health | AWARE for All – NYC

Join AWARE for All on May 19th, from 5-8 PM at The New York Academy of Medicine in NYC to learn more about clinical trials and hear personal experiences from those who are involved in them. You can also connect with a variety of local health and wellness organizations to find out more about their programs and services.

Hear From:

• Ashley Giacobbi, Clinical Trial Nurse Navigator, Clinical Trial Support Center, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
• Shira Kaplan-Walker, Lupus Clinical Trial Participant, Lupus Research Alliance
• Pankaj Patel, Head of Diversity & Inclusion for Clinical Trials, R&D, IQVIA
• Ellyn Getz, Director, R&D Patient Partnerships, R&D Strategic Operations, CSL Behring
• Makeida Stubbs, Clinical Trial Diversity Operations Lead, Pfizer

Event Agenda:

• 5:00 PM: The Informational Exhibit Center opens
  • Visit exhibits from research, advocacy, community, and wellness organizations.
  • Access free HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) health screenings
• 6:00 PM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
• 6:10-6:30 PM: Clinical Research Overview Presentation
  • Topics include: the basics of the clinical trial process, the safeguards in place, the importance of diversity in trials, and more.
• 6:30-7:30 PM: Speaker Panel
  • Hear from knowledgeable healthcare and research professionals, and from community members who have participated in a clinical trial.
• 7:30-7:45 PM: Closing Remarks & Raffle

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