Results of clinical trials are only as good as the data upon which they rest. This is especially true in terms of diversity—if most people in a trial are from a certain race or socioeconomic group, then the results may not be broadly applicable. This form of potential bias is not a novel concept, but a group of researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago that includes an ACRP Student member as well as colleagues from other institutions has identified a potential hidden source of bias: electronic health records.
