Expanding access to clinical trials in community oncology settings is essential to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in cancer research. In this episode, CANCER BUZZ speaks with clinical research coordinator, Oluwakemi “Kemi” Oladipupo, MSHS, MPH, BSN, RN, CCRP, whose cancer center recently participated in a foundational oncology clinical trials course, developed by ACCC and the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) to help cancer programs expand availability of trials to traditionally underserved communities. Oladipupo shares how this training prepared their center for the challenges of a growing research program, the progress they’ve made, and the pivotal role of clinical research coordinators in expanding research programs and improving patient access to clinical trials.

Oluwakemi “Kemi” Oladipupo, MSHS, MPH, BSN, RN, CCRP

Clinical Research Coordinator

Touro-Cancer Center

New Orleans, LA

“We know that diversity is a big point, not only as per new FDA guidance, but [to] ensure that every participant is given an equal opportunity to hear about the study. [Our] approach is not to target a certain group of individuals. Really the approach is to target any individual that looks potentially eligible.”

- Oluwakemi “Kemi” Oladipupo

Resources:

Community Oncology Can Close the Gap in Cancer Research

Increasing Clinical Trial Accrual Through the Implementation of a Clinical Trials Navigator

The Role of the Clinical Trials Navigator — [MINI PODCAST] EP 129

Human-Centered Design: A Possible Solution to Rural Clinical Trial Enrollment