Ohio Chapter: May 2026 Education Series
Event Description:
Clinical research trust is not established at the point of recruitment — it is cultivated through ongoing, transparent, and community-centered education. In this webinar, Mitchell Hilbe will present a practical framework for improving community literacy in clinical research, originally shared alongside Addison Gumbert at ACRP. The session will explore how equity-focused education, transparency, and relationship-building can strengthen trust in research beyond study enrollment. Attendees will gain insight into strategies that help communities better understand clinical research, ask informed questions, and feel respected regardless of participation decisions.
Mitchell Hilbe brings experience across CRO strategy, professional education, nonprofit outreach, and expanded access operations through his work with DiversiTrials, Clinical Research Pro, the Clinical Research Justice League, and WideTrial. His work focuses on making clinical research more trustworthy, accessible, and operationally effective for both sites and communities.
Speaker:
Mitch Hilbe, Founder / CEO DiversiTrials
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the role of community education and transparency in building long-term trust in clinical research.
- Discuss practical strategies for improving research literacy, equity, and community engagement beyond participant recruitment.
- Identify approaches that strengthen relationships between clinical research organizations, sites, and underrepresented communities through accessible and trustworthy communication.
Registration Information:
- Chapter Member: $0
- ACRP Member: $3
- Non-Member: $5
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The educational portion of this event may be self-reported as 1 point toward an attendee’s Maintenance of Certification. These points are subject to review and acceptance by the Academy of Clinical Research Professionals in accordance with the criteria established. Attendees should keep a record of event participation in case they are randomly selected to participate in the maintenance verification process. The Chapter can provide a certificate of attendance upon request.