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Health Disparities in the U.S. Sikh Community: Why Culturally Competent Care Matters

Health Disparities in the U.S. Sikh Community: Why Culturally Competent Care Matters

  • March 13, 2026
  • Ekta Grewal

Introduction

Effective healthcare begins with clear communication and unde...

Shingles Beyond the Rash: A Personal Story and Public Health Reminder

Shingles Beyond the Rash: A Personal Story and Public Health Reminder

  • February 25, 2026
  • Ramanjot Kaur

This week is Shingles Awareness Week, and I sat beside my grandmother on her bed and he...

A Sikh Family’s Journey Through Multiple Myeloma

A Sikh Family’s Journey Through Multiple Myeloma

  • February 17, 2026
  • Ekta Grewal (Founder, Sikhs in Clinical Research)

Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with a Sikh family in the United States who generously ...

Understanding the Health Needs of the Sikh Community in the U.S.

Understanding the Health Needs of the Sikh Community in the U.S.

  • December 25, 2025
  • Admin

The Sikh community across the United States represents a vibrant and growing population...

Building Awareness in Clinical Research: Community Engagement Data & Outcomes

Building Awareness in Clinical Research: Community Engagement Data & Outcomes

  • December 06, 2025
  • Admin

Clinical research is essential for medical progress, bridging the gap between scientifi...

Beyond the Pill: My Unexpected Journey into Why Clinical Trials Truly Matter

Beyond the Pill: My Unexpected Journey into Why Clinical Trials Truly Matter

  • September 30, 2025
  • Admin

We all take medicine. Whether it’s a daily vitamin, a prescription for a common ailment, or...

Breast Cancer: A Growing Health Concern

Breast Cancer: A Growing Health Concern

  • September 04, 2025
  • Admin

Breast cancer is a disease in which the cells in the breast grow abnormally and uncontr...

Arthritis in the Sikh Community: From “Knee Pain” Conversations to Better Research Representation

Arthritis in the Sikh Community: From “Knee Pain” Conversations to Better Research Representation

  • August 25, 2025
  • Admin

Every Sikh family knows the conversation- "Mere godya da dard", my knee pain....

Through the Patient’s Eyes: Why Participation in Clinical Trials Matters

Through the Patient’s Eyes: Why Participation in Clinical Trials Matters

  • August 04, 2025
  • Admin

Clinical trials are the backbone of medical advancement. Behind every p...

Community Engagement in Clinical Research: Centering Trust, Culture & People

Community Engagement in Clinical Research: Centering Trust, Culture & People

  • June 30, 2025
  • Admin

Community engagement is essential in today’s clinical research landscape. At Sikhs in Clini...

Cardiovascular Disease in the Sikh Community: Understanding the Need for Better Representation in Research

Cardiovascular Disease in the Sikh Community: Understanding the Need for Better Representation in Research

  • June 20, 2025
  • Admin

INTRODUCTION

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause o...

Driving Inclusion in Clinical Research: Data Insights and Community Impact from Sikh Outreach Events (2022-2024)

Driving Inclusion in Clinical Research: Data Insights and Community Impact from Sikh Outreach Events (2022-2024)

  • March 04, 2025
  • Ekta Grewal

Clinical research is a critical field that bridges the gap between medical...

Advocating for Sikh inclusion: A Call for Representation and Equal Access to Clinical Research

Advocating for Sikh inclusion: A Call for Representation and Equal Access to Clinical Research

  • October 13, 2024
  • Admin

SICR is a community organization dedicated to advocating for the inclusion of underrepresented po...

Diversity in Clinical Research: A Path to Inclusive and Effective Healthcare

Diversity in Clinical Research: A Path to Inclusive and Effective Healthcare

  • September 26, 2024
  • Admin

Over 3 million individuals participate in clinical resear...

The Journey of Drug Development: From Discovery to FDA Approval

The Journey of Drug Development: From Discovery to FDA Approval

  • August 22, 2024
  • Admin

The Journey of Drug Development:...

 Empowering Sikhs in Clinical Research

Empowering Sikhs in Clinical Research

  • June 25, 2024
  • Admin

Clinical research is a cornerstone of healthcare, advancing medical knowledge, developi...

Career Opportunities in Clinical Research Field

Career Opportunities in Clinical Research Field

  • January 31, 2022
  • Admin

Are you a recent graduate and wondering what to do next? Would you like to ...

Become a clinical trial investigator

Become a clinical trial investigator

  • December 28, 2021
  • Admin

Clinical trials are a great opportunity for Physicians to learn new skills, explore new challenge...

A CALL TO MEDICAL ASSISTANTS

A CALL TO MEDICAL ASSISTANTS

  • November 29, 2021
  • Admin

Medical Assistants (MAs) are the backbone of any healthcare system. Clinics...

What is it like to be a research nurse?

What is it like to be a research nurse?

  • November 15, 2021
  • Admin

Being a research nurse, you get to leverage your skills. You continue using...

Sikhs in Clinical Research

Sikhs in Clinical Research

  • October 25, 2021
  • Admin

Increasing diversity in the healthcare workforce is as important as increasing diversity in the p...

Time to bring diversity

Time to bring diversity

  • October 14, 2021
  • Admin

We can increase the participation of the Sikh community in the Clinical Research industry by empo...