Sanofi commits $18 million to Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and Morehouse School of Medicine to increase diversity in clinical studies

Core Points - Sanofi announced an $18 million investment over 10 years to support three Historically Black Medical Schools in enhancing diversity in clinical studies [1] - The funding will be utilized for hiring clinical research staff, establishing infrastructure, and creating customized training programs tailored to the specific needs of each institution [2] - Sanofi aims to improve representation in clinical studies and address healthcare disparities among underrepresented communities [3][4] Company Initiatives - The investment will strengthen Centers of Excellence in clinical study diversity at Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, and Morehouse School of Medicine [1] - Sanofi is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in healthcare research, which is essential for developing effective medicines and vaccines for diverse populations [3] - The company has previously engaged in initiatives like the "A Million Conversations" campaign to address trust gaps in the healthcare system and partnered with the NAACP to advance health equity [4]