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Research Reflecting All Communities

Launched in 2016 by SCRS, the IncluDE Program is dedicated to advancing best practices that help clinical research sites ensure participant populations reflect the real-world patients affected by the conditions being studied. Through cross-industry collaboration among sites, sponsors, CROs, and service providers, IncluDE brings industry professionals together to co-create site-driven solutions that promote more representative research.

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Turning Inclusion Commitments Into Site-Level Action

The industry has shifted toward more systematic, intentional efforts to improve representation in clinical trials, but broad commitments alone don’t move the needle at the site level. IncluDE turns intention into impact by delivering real-world tools co-created with sites, sponsors, CROs, and service providers. IncluDE resources are designed to be accessible and adaptable, meeting sites wherever they are in their health equity and inclusion journey. 

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%
Of sites identified ``representative patient populations`` as a top benchmark priority

*2025 SCRS Site Landscape Survey

Program Goals

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Delivering Practical Tools: Real-world resources co-created with sites, sponsors, CROs, and providers.

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Meeting Sites Where They Are: Accessible, adaptable resources for every stage of the inclusion journey. 

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Sharing Emerging Practices: Fostering innovation across the site community. 

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Dismantling Barriers: Facilitating engagement that drives equity in trial participation. 

Best Practices & Resources for Sites

IncluDE resources are designed to be accessible and adaptable, meeting sites wherever they are in their health equity and inclusion journey. 

Demographic Site Assessment Tool (DSAT)

A self-evaluation framework that helps clinical research sites identify strengths, uncover gaps, and benchmark progress toward improving inclusive clinical trials.

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Community Engagement Toolkit

Collaborative development of key principles, best practices, and actionable strategies for implementing meaningful community engagement in clinical research sites.

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IncluDE Toolkit

A collection of real-world strategies sourced from sites actively working to improve inclusion and clinical trial diversity. Tools include:

• Site CV Template
• Funding Support Request Templates

IncluDE Program Strategic Partners

IncluDE Alliance Partners

IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) is a leading global provider of information, innovative technology solutions and contract research services dedicated to using analytics and science to help healthcare stakeholders find better solutions for their patients. Solutions are powered by the IQVIA CORE™, which combines big data, advanced technology, analytics and extensive industry knowledge. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA has approximately 55,000 employees worldwide. Learn more at iqvia.com.

SCRS IncluDE Leadership

Todd Albin

Co-Chair

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Angel Akinbinu

Co-Chair

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Kim Ribeiro

Co-Chair

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IncluDE Steering Committee Sites

Key Milestones

2016
Diversity Awareness Launch
2022
Launched Diversity Summit

Austin, TX

2023
Rebranded to IncluDE, following the Supreme Court ruling ending affirmative action
2024
Expanded representation beyond race and ethnicity to LGBTQIA+, disability and global considerations
2025
Expanded to include co-creation workshop approach and piloted for community engagement

Ready to Make Your Mark?

Your experience matters. Join an SCRS committee and put your expertise to work and help to strengthen clinical research sites worldwide and driving meaningful change across the industry.

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