Pearl IRB is proud to share that Clayton Gillespie, MS, CIP, IRB Chair and IRB Coordinator at Pearl IRB, part of Versiti Clinical Trial Services, will be presenting at the 2026 AAHRPP Conference in Detroit.
His session, “Engaging the 20%: Strengthening Rural Research Participation,” will explore the barriers rural communities face in research participation and why advancing rural inclusion is critical to equity, scientific validity, and broader representation in clinical research.
Attendees will gain insight into:
• Challenges limiting rural research participation
• The ethical importance of rural inclusion in HRPPs
• How rural representation strengthens scientific rigor and reproducibility
• Practical strategies to improve participation in clinical trials and research
📍 AAHRPP Conference | Detroit
📅 May 21, 2026
⏰ 9:00–10:00 AM ET
We look forward to the important conversations this session will help drive around equitable access and inclusive research participation.