Research and News Involving:
Health Disparities




Press Release: Finalists Announced for CureAccelerator Live! for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Competition

Press Release: Finalists Announced for CureAccelerator Live! for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Competition Finalists Announced for CureAccelerator Live! for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Competition Cures Within Reach’s Virtual Pitch Event on October 6...

Press Release: Eight clinical trials starting soon in health disparities and/or led by underserved researchers

Press Release: Eight clinical trials starting soon in health disparities and/or led by underserved researchers Eight clinical trials starting soon in health disparities and/or led by underserved researchers These Diversity, Equity & Inclusion trials funded by...

Press Release: Nine clinical trials starting soon in health disparities and/or led by underserved researchers

Press Release: Nine clinical trials starting soon in health disparities and/or led by underserved researchers Nine clinical trials starting soon in health disparities and/or led by underserved researchers These Diversity, Equity & Inclusion trials, funded by Cures...

Press Release: Brown University and UCSF Researchers Win CureAccelerator Live! for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Press Release: Brown University and UCSF Researchers Win CureAccelerator Live! for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Brown University and UCSF Researchers Win CureAccelerator Live! for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Clinical Repurposing Trials in Bladder Cancer...

Press Release: Cures Within Reach seeks clinical trials in health disparities or led by underserved researchers

Press Release: Cures Within Reach seeks clinical trials in health disparities or led by underserved researchers Cures Within Reach seeks clinical trials in health disparities or led by underserved researchers Ten clinical trials starting soon in Diversity, Equity...

Press Release: Chicago philanthropies fund nearly $500,000 in clinical trials that will address health disparities in Chicago’s communities of color

Press Release: Chicago philanthropies fund nearly $500,000 in clinical trials that will address health disparities in Chicago’s communities of color Chicago philanthropies fund nearly $500,000 in clinical trials that will address health disparities in...

Press Release: Clinical Repurposing Trials for COVID-19 and Cerebral Palsy Underway in Chicago

Press Release: Clinical Repurposing Trials for COVID-19 and Cerebral Palsy Underway in Chicago Clinical Repurposing Trials for COVID-19 and Cerebral Palsy Underway in Chicago Trials at the University of Chicago, Northwestern University and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab...




Using Steroids to Improve Rhabdomyolysis Outcomes in Pediatric Patients

Using Steroids to Improve Rhabdomyolysis Outcomes in Pediatric Patients ​Principal Investigator: Dr. Natasha Shur Condition: Rhabdomyolysis Research Description: Rhabdomyolysis is a rare disease characterized by muscle breakdown, resulting in damaged muscle tissues...

Testing a Low-Dose Anti-inflammatory Drug (Tocilizumab) for Acute Chest Syndrome in Sickle Cell Disease

Testing a Low-Dose Anti-inflammatory Drug (Tocilizumab) for Acute Chest Syndrome in Sickle Cell Disease ​Principal Investigator: Dr. Austin Wesevich Condition: acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease Research Description: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a rare...

Testing the Epilepsy Drug Perampanel to Prevent Seizures After Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation

Testing the Epilepsy Drug Perampanel to Prevent Seizures After Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation Principal Investigator: Dr. Edilberto Amorim​ Condition: Seizures following cardiac arrest resuscitation Research Description: More than 350,000 Americans have a cardiac arrest...

Repurposing a Diagnostic Device to Address Health Disparities in Esophageal Cancer Screening and Outcomes

Repurposing a Diagnostic Device to Address Health Disparities in Esophageal Cancer Screening and Outcomes Principal Investigator: Dr. H. Steven Sims​ Disease: Esophageal cancer Research Description: Esophageal cancer can be divided into two types: adenocarcinoma (the...