Prescreening gives us a chance to educate before decisions are made.

In this solo episode, I talk about why prescreening is one of the most important and overlooked steps in the clinical trial process. At Diverse Research Now, we use Advocate Assisted Prescreening to bridge the gap between clinical trials and the communities that are too often left out.

Through health fairs, community events, and real conversations, I have seen how trust and education help open doors. Inclusion does not begin when someone joins a study. It begins the moment we show up, listen, and build relationships.

If you are a researcher, funder, or community leader, I invite you to think differently about how we connect with the people who need research the most. Let’s keep moving toward equity, one step at a time.

🎧 Tune in for a real look at how one conversation can lead to real change.

Must-Hear Insights and Key Moments

• Prescreening Is Power – It’s more than a checklist. Prescreening is how we open the door to discovery and ensure no one gets left out.
• People Want to Help – From Alzheimer’s to lupus, communities are eager to be part of the solution when they feel respected, informed, and seen.
• Trust Starts with Representation – Advocate-Assisted Prescreening puts familiar, trusted faces at the frontlines of clinical education and access.
• Research Needs More Than Forms – Real conversations build real participation. Handouts can’t replace human connection.
• Fear Comes from the Unknown – Education is the antidote. When people understand trials, they’re more likely to participate and benefit.

Words of Wisdom: Standout Quotes from This Episode

1. "Your health, your voice, your participation matters in this field." – Dr. Renarda Jones
2. "No one ever invited me to join the study. I didn’t know those trials were for us. – Dr. Renarda Jones
3. "When they say, 'I'm here to walk you through this,' that changes the game." – Dr. Renarda Jones
4. "At the end of the day, this isn’t just about filling seats for us in a study, it’s about health equity." – Dr. Renarda Jones
5. "Together we can break down barriers and build bridges—one conversation, one pre-screener, one trial at a time." – Dr. Renarda Jones
6. "Your health, your voice, your participation matters in this field." – Dr. Renarda Jones

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