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Dr. Barbara E. Bierer moderated this webinar, in which MRCT Center Program Manager Dr. Willyanne DeCormier Plosky introduced the background and structure of EbD Metrics Framework and panelists Yasmeen Long (Faster Cures, Milken Institute) and Dr. Rodrigo Garcia (PPD, Thermo Fisher Scientific) discussed their experiences in testing and utilizing it.

The EbD Metrics Framework is a tool developed by the MRCT Center in collaboration with colleagues from professional, trade, academic, regulatory, and patient advocacy organizations. It is designed to advance organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts; orient users toward potential entry and follow-up strategies; and provide guidepost measures for assessing and reporting on progress. To access the tool, please visit the EbD Metrics Framework page.

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Advancing International Pediatric Clinical Research: Assent and Consent in the Field: Culture, Context, and Respect

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Presented on: June 2022

Presented at: Advancing International Pediatric Clinical Research webinar series: Assent and Consent in the Field: Culture, Context, and Respect

The third conference in the series, “Assent and consent in the field: culture, context, and respect,” focused on the cultural context of assent and the challenges and solutions encountered on the ground. The 2-hour agenda featured a moderated panel of experts who shared their experiences with assent around the world, including how to manage the tension between an (ideal) ethical framework and cultural context. The webinar was hosted twice on 28 June 2022 at 9-11 am EDT & 29 June 2022 at 8-10 pm EDT with similar content but different speakers and panelists, to allow for wide attendance and global participation.

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