Minority and Women Clinical Trials Recruitment Program
Mission statement
To increase the participation of minorities and women on cancer clinical trials at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center through targeted interventions that reduce or eliminate barriers to enrollment.
Who we are
The Minority and Women Clinical Trials Recruitment Program is a resource for researchers and the community.
Director – Lynne H. Nguyen, MPH
Community Outreach –
- Cassandra Harris, MS, CHES
- Maribel Sifuentes, MS
Informatics – Angela Chinweze, BS
What we do
We partner with groups and organizations to develop cancer awareness, prevention and preparedness programs that reach diverse communities
We promote awareness and understanding about cancer clinical trials
We share our technical expertise in grant writing, cultural competency training, program planning and evaluation, and information about available resources to reduce barriers to clinical trial participation
We enhance access to cancer clinical trials for minorities and women