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Accelerating Health Innovation https://lnkd.in/gsmudFv6 Through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Colorado’s Life Sciences Community Colorado BioScience Association empowers people in our life sciences community through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to make us stronger and advance our ecosystem’s life-saving and [...]

Thank you Tom Browne, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at MassBio and Chris Reddick, VP of US Health Equity CSR and Philanthropy at Takeda for hosting yesterday’s Health Equity RoundTable and to all the attendees for a great conversation! Our Health Equity Advisor, Rosa M. Colon-Kolacko, PhD. MBA, CDM, SHRM-SCP of Global Equity Learning, and Luminous Engagement Lead, Aneth Canale, PhD MBA discussed practical actions the industry can take to address health disparities. We all agreed that the life sciences industry has a particular role and responsibility. It starts with ensuring representation in clinical development through trials, and includes addressing power imbalances in commercialization strategies, and providing in-market support to patients in all communities. We believe this requires us to: 🫶 Put biology into human context Only 20% of healthcare outcomes are attributable to clinical care. The other 80% are social, cultural, and environmental factors. We must bring a whole person, real world approach to clinical development and commercialization. 🤝 Co-create with communities How the industry builds relationships with patients and communities is just as important as the clinical products & services developed. To improve trust, we must establish sustainable community partnerships, to jointly develop solutions facilitated with humility and cultural sensitivity. 🙌 De-silo industry activities Health equity practices must be embedded in industry processes and activities along the entire value chain, from clinical development through commercialization, taking into account systemic issues, power imbalances, data collection and integrity. We have created a comprehensive industry self-assessment tool and health equity practice to help organizations measure their progress across all stages of development. Click below to learn more about our tools to embed health equity into the biopharmaceutical and medical device industry across all phases of the value chain. #healthequity  #lifesciences  #impacthealthoutcomes https://lnkd.in/g_Gcifhj

Do you have an innovation that is advancing health justice in your system? We’d love to elevate it and share it at our annual health equity summit EQTY 24! Submit your application in the link below before June 5 #healthequity #healthjustice #EQTY24

Dr. Banda Khalifa MD, MPH, MBA, our Managing Director, unfolds the essence of health innovation: It's not just about new discoveries; it's a transformative journey, turning breakthroughs into tangible actions that uplift and save lives. This mission gains even more significance when directed towards the most vulnerable communities, where impact echoes far beyond. 🌍 Join us at CAdHSI, where our core mission of translating research findings into evidence-based practices takes center stage in this innovation narrative.  #CAdHSI #ResearchForChange #CommunityHealth #HealthEquity #InnovationInHealth #GlobalHealth #ImpactfulResearch #HealthSystems #PublicHealth #ResearchMatters #CommunityEngagement #EmpowerHealth #TransformingHealth #FutureOfHealth #HealthTech #ResearchAdvocacy #HealthyCommunities #AdvancingHealth

Building meaningful connections is effortless when individuals are deeply involved in pursuing a shared objective. Collaboration thrives when everyone is committed to a common goal and I find great satisfaction in supporting relationship building activities that bring people together. #Teamwork #PartnershipBuilding"

This is the sixth in a series of daily posts on the wide-ranging impact of Health Innovation Oxford & Thames Valley and our partners over our first ten years in improving patient outcomes and generating economic growth. Today we’re looking at how we’re boosting the economy by supporting innovators. Our region is a leading national and international health and life sciences cluster, home to a rich and diverse community of innovators, entrepreneurs and researchers. Through our commission from the Office for Life Sciences (OLS) we have accelerated health and economic gains by fostering long-term partnerships with industry and a culture of innovation in the NHS. Through real world evaluation we help to build evidence for high impact innovations that can address current and future health and social care needs. We work with the other health innovation networks across England to identify needs, provide advice, support adoption and spread, and the optimisation of patient pathways. In a 2022/23 survey companies we have worked with told us we helped them to: ·        safeguard and create 39 jobs ·        raise almost £17 million in revenue ·        secure more than £5 million in public investment Read more: https://lnkd.in/eyvXKXjT ‘New year, new name … same aim: Building on a decade of health innovation’ #HealthInnovationOx

This is an insightful discussion via MedCity News. Two industry leaders discuss the crucial need for healthcare organizations to genuinely commit to breaking down systemic barriers. American Medical Association President Jesse Ehrenfeld emphasizes the need to address foundational problems in technology design and development, eliminating bias and incorporating better datasets to prevent perpetuating existing biases. Amaka Eneanya, Chief Transformation Officer at Emory Healthcare, underscores the importance of intentionality in health equity initiatives, urging nuanced approaches and the inclusion of diverse leaders based on their expertise rather than just their demographic representation. Key takeaways 👉 Acknowledge historical practices for true equity. 👉 Prioritize resource allocation for social justice solutions. 👉 Address foundational issues in technology for unbiased outcomes. 👉 Diversity in digital health investment for equitable progress. 👉 Intentionality in health equity initiatives is paramount. https://ow.ly/fBXO30syKKc

2024 - the start has been given! May we, Clinical Researchers, collectively remain firm and strong, relentless and unstoppable in our mission throughout this new year, as the driving force behind advancements in healthcare; because every life is rare and matters; because people are special and that matters; because science, study and effort are the basis of evolution and that matters. May we, Clinical Researchers, through the passion we devote to our daily results, make the unlikely probable again, turn the impossible possible once more, for each patient in need, as they deserve our maximum respect, attention and care, accelerating positive solutions for a healthier world. May we, Clinical Researchers, not forget the purpose of what we do. And may our indisputable and non-negotiable Love for human lives prevail in our acts of service and in this purpose. Way to go Brave Minds; for a brilliant 2024! ❤️ #clinicalresearch #lovewhatyoudo #poweroflove #disciplinematters #focusonwhatmatters #patientsfirst #qualityassurance #qualitymatters #womeninscience #womeninbusiness #healthcareexcellence #beyondexpectations #noexcuses #researchanddevelopment

Our latest program, Centering on Equity: Transforming the Health Science Knowledge System has just begun! 🎓✨ For too long, the Health Science Knowledge System (HSKS) has focused solely on the treatment of disease, perpetuating research, education, and practice norms that uphold systemic biases. In light of the growing inequities exposed by 21st-century crises, it's clear that a paradigmatic shift is urgently needed. This program brings together global thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers to reimagine the health science system by centering equity and creating new, inclusive frameworks that prioritize fairness and justice. We are committed to shaping a future where health science serves everyone, and the journey begins now. Stay tuned for insights and updates as we work toward a more equitable and just world of health and science! 🌍💡 #SalzburgGlobal #HealthEquity #TransformingHealth #HSKS #InclusiveScience #GlobalHealth #EquityInAction #FutureOfHealth

Happy National Science Day 2024! 🌟 Let's celebrate the incredible achievements in science that benefit our health and wellbeing every day. 🔬💊 From life-saving medicines to innovative treatments, science plays a crucial role in keeping us healthy and thriving. 💪 Let's take a moment to appreciate the scientists and researchers who dedicate their lives to improving ours. This year's theme focuses on the intersection of science and health, highlighting how scientific advancements pave the way for a healthier future. 🌿💡 Whether it's breakthroughs in medical research, advancements in healthcare technology, or understanding the impact of our environment on health, science is the key to a better tomorrow. 🌍🔬 Let's use this day to spread awareness about the importance of science in our lives and the need to support scientific endeavors for the betterment of all. 💙✨ #wellness_redefined #NationalScienceDay #ScienceAndHealth #HealthIsWealth #InnovationsInHealthcare #ScientificResearch #HealthyLiving #ScienceForWellbeing #MedicalAdvancements #CelebrateScience #HealthyFuture #ScienceAndTechnology #PublicHealth #ResearchMatters #WellnessJourney #HealthTech #ScienceForGood #BetterTogether