AfricaBio and Amgen partnered to co-host a series of webinars on Diversity in Clinical Trials in Africa. The first webinar of the series which was held on the 24th of May 2022, provided insight into the importance of diversity in clinical trials, advancing clinical trials and the challenges faced due to the low representation of Africans in clinical trials. The second webinar is set to take place on the 28th of July 2022. To be discussed:

• Enhancing precision medicine awareness and translational science participation.

• Increasing knowledge of biobanks and establishing biobanks within Africa.

• Developing health solutions aligned to Africa’s genomic diversity.

• Connecting entrepreneurs and innovators in the African diaspora to develop genomic studies.

• Ethics and Regulatory Issues.

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The webinar will be held on Thursday, July 28th at 5:00 - 6:30  pm CAT.