20-05-2025
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center gets $400K for clinical trials program
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (MBPCC) received a $400,000 grant for its clinical trials program.
According to MBPCC, the two-year grant from the Gilead Foundation will fund a dedicated patient navigator and support community engagement opportunities to raise awareness about the benefits of clinical trials. As part of an awareness campaign, The Walls Project will create a large mural in North Baton Rouge, set to be unveiled in the summer.
'Diverse participation in clinical trials is not only an issue of equity, but of scientific accuracy and advancement,' said Dr. Victor Lin, MD, PhD, research medical director. 'When clinical research reflects the full spectrum of our communities, we're able to develop treatments that are more effective for more people.'
Every patient is evaluated for potential clinical trial participation. MBPCC said minority populations make up 21% of those on an active clinical trial. The center aims to achieve a 5-10% increase in participation rates of underrepresented populations in breast clinical trials by August 2026.
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