Race in STEM’s Post

Our Founder and Global Community Director at BioTalent, Steven Fuller, attended the 'Black Graduate Careers Conference' last month which was a great event fostering the next generation entering the life sciences sector. Steve posed a question for his network - The STEM sectors can be challenging for graduates to start their careers. What advice would you provide? Comment below with your advice!

Welcome to the latest edition of RiS Spotlight! In this month's newsletter we have a whole host of great content including the key takeaways from the Dublin Tech Summit, the latest podcast with fascinating guest Zahir Carrington MA, more information about the upcoming event with Proud Science Alliance and more. Take a read, and if you haven't already, subscribe below ⬇️

Why is it so important to have greater representation of minority groups in clinical trials? “If we don’t have proper representation of all races, all cultures, everyone, then we’re not getting results for everyone that will be taking it.” Tiffany Ashton. In our latest clinical diversity webinar, Race in STEM community director Steven Fuller and a panel of Tiffany Ashton, MAS, CCRA, Barry Holmes Jr., Téa Romero, MPsy, MBA and Michael W. Young discussed the importance of representation in clinical trials and how we can understand and overcome the barriers to ensure more diverse participation. Watch the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/e5NqFHCt #webinar #insight #diversityequityinclusion #dei #biotech #pharma #stem #recruitment

Get ready to be part of an insightful session as BioTalent hosts the Proud Science Alliance event! This discussion will focus on STEM at the intersection of Queer Identity. Join us for a fantastic opportunity to innovate, connect with peers, and be part of an important conversation. Register your spot here:

"I have to talk to a lot of really interesting tech leaders and I have to keep myself well informed, make sure I know what’s going on, what the leading trends are in tech, data, digital.” The Dublin Tech Summit took place recently, bringing together global leaders in innovation, technology and business to shape the future of global trends. Among them was our founder Steven Fuller and C-suite engagement director for The IN Group, Natalie Whittlesey. In our latest podcast, Nat discusses how being at one of Europe’s leading tech festivals was a key learning experience. Listen to the full conversation to learn more about this year’s Dublin Tech Summit and the big trends shaping the tech market: https://lnkd.in/eMwWDT-m #podcast #diversityequityinclusion #dei #stem #technology

Save the date for our upcoming clinical diversity webinar next week! This is your final opportunity to secure your spot. Our very own Steven Fuller will once again lead an engaging conversation with the same expert panel. You won't want to miss this! Our panellists include: Barry Holmes Jr., VP of Strategy and Development at Genesis Medical Research Group Téa Romero, MPsy, MBA, Director of Alliance Management at Scout Michael W. Young, Principal & Founder at biomedwoRx: Life Sciences Consulting Tiffany Ashton, MAS, CCRA, Director of Operations at ClinEssentials. Join us as we explore the intricacies of representation in trials, delve into the differences between scientific research and real-world application and examine the importance of trial design, and assess current approaches to diverse cultural groups with an emphasis on possible enhancements. This session is not to be missed! Register now: https://lnkd.in/d2h5gEBt #Clinical #Medical #Barriers #STEM #Diveristy #Webinar #ClinicalTrials

The latest Race in STEM podcast saw our global community manager Steven Fuller chat to Zahir Carrington MA, a medical tech sales professional based in the US. Hear more about the importance of family in Zahir’s career, how he became a successful account manager for a global pharmaceutical company, and how hard work and commitment have allowed him to make the most of life’s varied opportunities. Listen to the complete conversation here: https://lnkd.in/e3Yqwnkw #podcast #diversityequityinclusion #dei #biotech #pharma #stem 

The Dublin Tech Summit took place last week with our own Steven Fuller moderating a fantastic panel with Anna Radulovski, Mike A., Jeevantika Lingalwar, and Mel Good discussing how businesses can promote diversity and inclusivity within their workforce. It was such an engaging session and a big thank you to everyone who attended. Stay tuned for some great content from the discussion.

Following a truly inspiring conversation on the broad and complex topic of diversity in clinical trials in March, we are excited to reconvene our panel for part 2 on June 11th at 5pm BST | 12pm EDT. The webinar, hosted by our very own Steven Fuller, will include the same expert speakers. Barry Holmes Jr., VP of Strategy and Development at Genesis Medical Research Group Téa Romero, MPsy, MBA, Director of Alliance Management at Scout Michael W. Young, Principal & Founder at biomedwoRx: Life Sciences Consulting Tiffany Ashton, MAS, CCRA, Director of Operations at ClinEssentials. In the upcoming webinar, our panel will delve into the topic of representation in trials. They will discuss the nuances of scientific research versus reality, examine the role of trial design, and evaluate the existing approaches to diverse cultural groups, with a focus on potential improvements. After the success of the last webinar, this session is not to be missed! Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/d2h5gEBt #Clinical #Medical #barriers #STEM #Diversity #Webinar