Diversifying Research and Overcoming Mistrust

In this episode, Dr. Aaron Carroll talks again with Dr. Sylk Sotto, a leading advocate for diversity and ethics in research, about the importance of equity in academic medicine. They discuss the history of mistrust around medical research—especially among minority communities—and what scientists and institutions can do to change it. Sotto is an associate professor of medicine at the IU School of Medicine; director of All IN for Health and co-director of workforce development at the Indiana CTSI; and health equity lead in the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement.

Transcript: https://bit.ly/3Nzs3UF 

This Healthcare Triage podcast episode is co-sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine, whose mission is to advance health in the state of Indiana and beyond by promoting innovation and excellence in education, research, and patient care, and the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, a three way partnership among Indiana University, Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame, striving to make Indiana a healthier state by empowering research through pilot funding, research education and training. More information on the Indiana CTSI can be found by visiting IndianaCTSI.org.