AWARE for All – Northwest Virtual Health Event 2021

NOTE: This event will run  3:30-5:00 PDT, 5:30-7:00 CDT, & 6:30-8:00 EDT 

What’s it like to be a patient in a clinical study? Hear the stories from patients from the Northeast area in a facilitated and lively conversation with researchers and health professionals. The Webinar program also includes fun health exercises and segments with information that can help you make informed decisions about your health.

The AWARE for All – Northwest educational event will cover the Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Northern California areas with a specific focus on these therapeutic areas and medical conditions:

Neurology/Multiple Sclerosis

Infectious Disease/COVID-19

Oncology/Cancer

You will also have an opportunity to visit the Informational Exhibit Center that offers more friendly, informative resources about clinical trials and these specific medical conditions, helpful health tips and exercises, and the ability to connect with health and wellness organizations in your own community.

Taking good care of your health is one of the most important things you can do for yourself.

At the AWARE for All – Northwest Webinar and Informational Exhibit Center, you’ll:

• Learn about clinical trials and what’s involved in the process

• Hear first-hand experiences from clinical trial participants and research professionals

• Ask any questions you have along the way

• Visit health and wellness organizations from the Northwest and across the country in our Informational Exhibit Center

• Access health tips and exercises in our Health & Wellness Pavilion

We’re excited for you to join us on May 20th to learn more about clinical trials and how they work.

Webinar Agenda:

• 4:30 PM—4:35 PM: Welcome from CISCRP

• 4:35 PM – 4:40 PM: Recognizing Research Professionals Who Participated in COVID-19 Trials Video

• 4:40 PM—5:10 PM: Overview Presentation + Q&A

• 5:10 PM—5:40 PM: Panel Discussion

• Helen Russon, MS Trial Participant
• Desiree Deluca-Johnson, Breast Cancer Trial Participant & Manager of Trial Curation and Public Education, BreastCancerTrials.org
• Dr. Rachel Bender Ignacio, Assistant Professor & Director, UW AIDS Clinical Trials Unit | Medical Director, COVID-19 Clinical Research Center, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
• Patrick Ezeh, Director, Clinical Operations Program Leadership, Biogen
• Luis Arroyo, Specialist, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Clinical Trials, Janssen

• 5:40 PM—5:50 PM: Q&A

• 5:50 PM—5:55 PM: Virtual Health Exercise

• 5:55 PM—6:00 PM: Med Hero Ceremony & Raffle*
  

HOW WILL I SIGN IN?

It’s Easy to Sign in to the Webinar!

1. A link to the Webinar Platform will be sent in your confirmation email and reminder email 2 days before the event

2. Follow the link and click “Already Registered”

3. Enter your Email Address

4. You’re In!