BIO Comments on the Diverse and Equitable Participation in Clinical Trials (DEPICT) Act
December 6, 2021
BIO is committed to enhancing clinical trial diversity as part of our BIOEquality Agenda published in the fall of 2020. During the pandemic we witnessed biopharmaceutical companies achieve increased clinical trial diversity through commitment and regulatory acceptance of certain clinical development tools and approaches. We appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft legislation.
Dear Mr. Thune, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Jeffries:As President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), as a father and entrepreneur whose family is here today because of biotech innovation, and on behalf of the more than…
BIO is committed to enhancing clinical trial diversity as part of our BIOEquality Agenda published in the fall of 2020. During the pandemic we witnessed biopharmaceutical companies achieve increased clinical trial diversity through commitment and regulatory acceptance of certain clinical development tools and approaches. We appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft legislation.