1. Financial Disclosure I have no relevant commercial entity relationships or financial interests to disclose Duane R. Dey, MS Executive Director, Business Development Howard M. Proskin & Associates, Inc. Statistical Consulting Firm
2. Channeling Clinical Research through the African American Ophthalmologist “ Bridging Gaps within the Ophthalmic Community” Presented by Duane R. Dey July 26-31, 2008 NMA Annual Convention Atlanta, GA
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5. Why participation from the African American Ophthalmologist in clinical trials is important Economic Imperative The United States is becoming a "majority minority" nation. With the minority soon to become the majority. FDA issued “draft guidance” Collection of race and ethnicity data in clinical trials for FDA regulated products Three Silent Killers Glaucoma, Hypertension, Diabetes Personalized Therapies & Paradigm shifts in medicine
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11. Who are the Stakeholders in the Clinical Arena? Industry Leaders - KOLs Researchers / Clinicians Clinical Research Professionals CROs/Vendors