According to the National Institutes of Health, Hispanic/Latino communities are under-represented in federally funded clinical/cohort research studies. During Hispanic Heritage Month, the HHS Office of Minority Health is focusing its efforts on creating awareness of the importance of Hispanic/Latino community participation in research studies as a way to improve the health of this population. Join them on this webinar for an overview on Hispanic/Latino participation in research studies. REGISTER.

Objectives:

• Provide an overview of the importance of minority populations participation in research studies
• Identify factors that impede Latinos from enrolling in research studies
• Highlight programs and share resources that may help Latino communities be more involved in research

Speakers:

• Dr. Matthew Lin, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health, Director, Office of Minority Health, US Department of Health and Human Services
• Gregory A. Talavera, MD, MPH, NIH’s SOL Study Investigator, Professor, School of Public Health, San Diego State University
• Cariny Nuñez, Senior Public Health Advisor, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Minority Health, US Department of Health and Human Services
• Maria Lopez-Class, PhD, MPH, Health Disparities Scientist/All of Us Program Officer
• Edgar Gil Rico, Senior Director for Innovation and Program Development, National Alliance for Hispanic Health