Historically, Black Americans have been excluded from or actively harmed by medical research. Today, they are still under-represented in research, which means that we exclude them from potential benefits and that research results may not apply completely to them, making health disparities even worse. This is especially concerning for conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia, which disproportionately affect African Americans. Three expert panelists discuss how to build trust and remove barriers to greater participation in research and community engagement among Black Americans.
The discussion is hosted by Beverly Berry from the Alzheimer’s Association and features the Rev. Dr. Rueben Warren, former director of the National Center for Bioethics in Research and Health Care; the Rev Dr. Ann Marie Bentsi- Addison Posey, senior director of faith-based initiatives at NYC Health + Hospitals; and the Rev. Dr. Miriam J. Burnett, medical director for the International Health Commission of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
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