Voices of Inclusive Research

What happens when the people at the heart of healthcare finally get a bigger voice in the conversation? In this episode of Voices of Inclusive Research, Dr. Renarda Jones brings together a powerful group of voices to talk about representation, advocacy, education, and what it really takes to create better healthcare for our communities. The conversation gets real about the barriers people face when trying to access healthcare and participate in research. From unreliable transportation and dem...

Conversations around fertility and IVF are often filled with stigma, silence, and stories rooted in struggle. But what happens when the conversation shifts toward empowerment, proactive care, and choice? In this episode of Voices of Inclusive Research, Dr. Renarda speaks with a guest about her personal egg freezing and IVF journey as a Black woman navigating reproductive healthcare. From emotional preparation and daily injections to financial considerations and representation in fertility cli...

In this episode of Voices of Inclusive Research, Dr. Ren sits down with Sam Chung, Senior Vice President of Government Relations and External Affairs at California Life Sciences, to discuss California's proposed AB 1776 legislation and why many in the life sciences community believe it could significantly impact clinical research and patient access. Sam explains how the bill could unintentionally create legal barriers that discourage partnerships, slow innovation, reduce investment in biotec...

In this special compilation episode of Voices of Inclusive Research, Dr. Ren brings together powerful moments and voices that highlight the heart of this movement: community, trust, and representation. From the importance of physician and community partnerships to the role of mentorship and education, this conversation emphasizes that meaningful change requires both awareness and action. It also celebrates a powerful shift:communities are no longer just participants in research, but they are ...

In this episode of Voices of Inclusive Research, Dr. Ren speaks with Mary McGowan, President and CEO of the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, about the importance of awareness, policy change, and patient-centered solutions in advancing health equity. Mary shares insights on sarcoidosis, a complex and often misunderstood inflammatory disease that disproportionately impacts communities of color, especially Black women. As they dive deep into conversation, they explore the importance of...