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Deepening Diversity: LGBTQIA+ Diversity in Clinical Research

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Held in conjunction with the Association for Clinical trial Professionals (ACRP), this webinar will feature expert panelists discussing how sponsors can smooth the LGBTQIA+ patient journey for clinical trials.

In this live webinar, expert panelists including Citeline's Head of Diversity Strategy, Fenwick Eckhardt, will discuss how sponsors can smooth the LGBTQIA+ patient journey for clinical trials, starting with gender-neutral protocols, how to make trial communication more inclusive, the FDA’s draft guidance on diversity plans and data collection, and the roles that sites/investigators can play.

Featured speakers
Fenwick Eckhardt
Fenwick Eckhardt
Head of Diversity Strategy
Citeline
Headshot of Liam Paschall.
Liam Paschall
Former Associate Director, Learning and Development
Paraxel
Headshot of Shir Netanel.
Shir Netanel
Associate Director, Patient Advocacy and Clinical Trial Advocacy, Global Medical Affairs Oncology
Johnson & Johnson
Headshot of Garo Kiledjian.
Garo Kiledjian
Founder and CEO
SGM Alliance
Fenwick Eckhardt
Head of Diversity Strategy
 Citeline
Fenwick Eckhardt (she/her), a solutions consultant at Citeline, has extensive experience in pharmaceuticals and healthcare. She specializes in new product development strategy, competitive intelligence, and product management across various therapeutic areas. Fenwick holds degrees in human physiology and international health management.
Liam Paschall
Former Associate Director, Learning and Development
 Paraxel
Liam Paschall (he/him), a passionate transgender advocate, educates and bridges gaps in understanding. His impactful work includes speaking engagements, workshops, and training sessions in clinical research. Liam empowers others to foster genuine allyship and promote equity for transgender individuals.
Shir Netanel
Associate Director, Patient Advocacy and Clinical Trial Advocacy, Global Medical Affairs Oncology
 Johnson & Johnson
Shir Netanel (she/her), Associate Director of Patient Advocacy and Clinical Trial Advocacy at Johnson & Johnson, champions LGBTQIA+ inclusion in clinical research. Her work challenges stereotypes and promotes understanding, leading to groundbreaking studies like LIBERTAS.
Garo Kiledjian
Founder and CEO
 SGM Alliance
Garo Kiledjian (he/him), advocates for inclusive Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) participation in clinical research. His versatile background spans administration, research, and finance. Passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), he offers a unique perspective on how the intersectionality of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality impacts healthcare.