b"outcomes. However, theres low awareness of the long-term positive health impact of participatingin clinical research, particularly among minority populations. In fact, fewer than 10 percentof U.S. patients participate in clinical trialsand of those, only 5-15 percent are non-Caucasian.For these reasons, we are deeply committed to addressing barriers to clinical trial participationand advancing inclusive research. Every component of CHIMES from the design of the trialand recruitment criteria, to the investigators who are leading the trialwas informed by feedbackfrom a diverse group of neurologists, patients, and other MS community members. For CHIMES, were providing English- and Spanish-language educational materials in all ofthe trial sites that provide context on this trial. Were also leveraging social media and digitalchannels to raise awareness of the importance of inclusive MS research. More broadly, becausewe know there is a need to advance the care of undertreated and underserved people with MS,we have been investing in creating and supporting programs, grants, research and otherinitiatives focused on people of color, inclusive and minority research, and advancement ofhealth equity and outcomes in MS.5. What do you hope CHIMES will ultimately accomplish?The main goal of the study, sponsored by Genentech, is to derive insights on diseaseprogression in order to better tailor care for specic minority populations living with MS. We arecommitted to addressing health disparities and believe inclusive research can improveoutcomes for all people living with this neurological condition.6. How can our readers nd out more, or get involved?You can learn more about the trial on Gene.com/Topics/Multiple-Sclerosis or ClinicalTrials.gov.Talk to your doctor to nd out if you might be eligible to participate. At Send a Cake, our business is not only to sell delicious cakes, we're in the business of making lasting memories. Send a Cake was founded as a way to send cakes, but also to send top quality products and experiences in great packaging. Our motto has always been to leave the world a little sweeter than we found it.We are proud to partner with the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, we hope the smiles we send can also help provide assistance and treatment to those living with MS. You can help this goal by using the promo code Giving4MS when you place orders on Sendacake.com and we will donate 20% of your purchase to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.39 msfocusmagazine.org"