The Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Award Announces Third Group of Physicians in Program to Increase Diversity in Clinical Trials
The 65 physicians selected by an independent national review committee represent healthcare institutions in 20 states across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. These Winn CDA Scholars -- 40 women and 25 men -- represent a diverse cross-section of races, ethnicities and geographic locations. They are each committed to increasing diversity in clinical trials, and bring a widely varied perspective to the program, practicing in the therapeutic areas of cancer (hematologic or solid tumors), immunologic disorders and cardiovascular diseases.
- The broader Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Award Program (Winn Award Program) aims to train, develop and mentor more than 308 clinical trialists and 308 medical students by 2027 who are diverse or who have a demonstrated commitment to clinical trial diversity.
- The third cohort of physicians joins the 114 early-stage investigator physicians who have so far been trained in the Winn CDA, one of four awards offered by the Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Award Program.
- “Many of our most impactful medical advances are predicated on clinical trials,” said Robert A. Winn, M.D., director and Lipman Chair in Oncology, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and chair of the Winn Award Program National Advisory Committee.
- The Winn Award Program encourages others in the healthcare industry to consider participating as faculty and/or sponsors.