Better Outcomes

Where inclusive research, data, and workforce development converge to drive measurable change in healthcare innovation.
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Advancing Healthcare Research

Beacon of Hope is a ten-year initiative led by Novartis and the Novartis US Foundation to help expand access to high-quality healthcare.
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Why it matters

Behind every data point is a person—and too often, entire communities have been left out of the research that shapes healthcare decisions. By expanding access to research and investing in future healthcare leaders, this initiative is helping close those gaps.

Developed in collaboration with 26 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)—including three Historically Black Medical Schools—and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Beacon of Hope supports health and educational opportunities in communities across the country.

What's happening

BOH Pathways Program

Supporting the next generation of clinical research professionals
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