A person’s health shouldn’t be determined by their gender, race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background or zip code. But data show these factors significantly influence access to care and health outcomes.

Deeply entrenched inequities in healthcare are impeding our ability to deliver for all patients: Clinical research results that don’t reflect real-world disease demographics aren’t always generalizable to the patient populations most in need. And medical advances that don’t reach everyone who needs them are simply not as impactful as they could or should be.

As science and technology move forward, it’s unacceptable that so many people are being left behind.

We believe in the possibility of a healthcare system where every person has the opportunity to participate in trials for new medicines and access the care they need. We also know that clinical and genetic data that include more representative patient populations can help realize the promise of personalized healthcare and optimize treatment outcomes for all.

We’re challenging ourselves, and others, to pursue bold solutions rooted in population science, inclusive research, and philanthropy that will help make that vision a reality.

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