Sharing Key Insights and Lessons to Accelerate Progress。
Dec042023
Examining the systemic nature of the disparities that exist in healthcare today reminds us they are a product of history.These disparities developed over generations,and it will require a long-term effort to create a more equitable future。
Beacon of Hope was established to do just that.The innovative healthcare collaboration,launched by Novartis and the Novartis US Foundation with many historically Black colleges and universities(HBCUs)and other industry peers and collaborators,has a visionary goal:to address long-standing health and education inequities and create greater diversity,equity,inclusion and trust across the healthcare ecosystem。
The ambitious US program stands apart from past gestures toward health equity because it pairs long-term commitment with open-minded collaboration and co-creation–the‘beating heart’of Beacon of Hope.Rather than offering an isolated,prescriptive push,it promotes partnership and supplies resourceat make。
Striving to be a Catalyst for Change
In October,Beacon of Hope marked a milestone with the first annual Convening Event in Washington DC,bringing together representatives from industry collaborators(including Alnylam,Amgen,Merck,Sanofi,Advarra and BeeKeeperAI),students,leaders from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund,the Global Black Economic Forum,Morehouse School of Medicine,and the HBCUs pivotal to the program’s success。
With Beacon of Hope in the early stages of the journey,the Convening Event celebrated our progress–such as the Centers of Excellence now in place at four HBCU medical schools–while focusing on the significant work that still lies ahead。
“This is going to be a long road,there's no question.And that's why we're committed,”said Vas Narasimhan,Novartis CEO。“Fundamentally for Novartis,if we want to reimagine medicine,we have to address these issues systematically.“
Although the mission of Beacon of Hope is bold,our partners expressed an unwavering belief that we can achieve our goals through consistent action,dedication and focus。
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Justice Marshall is smiling today because this is his legacy,and we have a responsibility to continue that legacy.And there's alot of work to be done。
Dr.Harry L.Williams单击功能区上,President&CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund
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What it means to be a‘beacon of hope’is to shine a light that creates a pathway to a solution.I'm challenging each of us to let our light shine brightly.We have to leverage every moment.The more we do,the more we show what's possible–and the brighter our beacons will become。
Dr.Valerie Montgomery Rice单击功能区上,President,Morehouse School of Medicine
Through various panel discussions and breakout-sessions,attendees at the Convening Event shared insights and observations that illustrated the important work already being done.These discussions brought to life the synergistic relationships and mutual support that Beacon of Hope champions,covering topics including:
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How Beacon of Hope investments are supporting new roles and infrastructure at the Centers of Excellence
Partnership between students and mentors who have participated in Novartis mentoring programs
Daring to Build a More Equittable Future Together
Dr.Linda Armstrong,Head of US Corporate Responsibility and President of the Novartis US Foundation,closed the Convening Event by emphasizing that the most critical work for Beacon of Hope is out in front of us,as we incorporate what we are learning in real time to create a brighter future。
Now three years into its journey,Beacon of Hope has already amassed knowledge,forged connections,and gathered insights.By continuing to harness the power of diverse perspectives,disciplines and experiences,we will unlock new solutions,accelerate progress and reimagine medicine–totherge。
启动装置,启动装置:Grants,scholarships,fellowship and mentorship programs to nurture future healthcare leaders from underrepresented communities
Clinical Trial Center Of Excellence:Establishing the resources to conduct clinical trials at four HBCU medical schools to bring diverse perspectives into the drug development process
Research Centers Of Excellence:Supporting advanced research into race-based health algorithms and environmental impacts on health
Click below to watch a special video feature from the first-annual Beacon of Hope convening event in Washington,DC