Community Engagement
The public is at the center of translational science. Participating in health screenings and clinical trials allows doctors and scientists to identify the most pressing health concerns of local communities and work to find the most effective treatments.
El publico esta al centro de la ciencia de translación. Participando en exámenes de salud y estudios médicos permite que doctores y científicos identificen los problemas de salud de la comunidad más urgentes y trabajar para encontrar los tratamientos más efectivos.
Interested? Explore our clinical trials and participate.
Community Engagement Programs
Community Scientist Program
Experts from the community provide their expertise to researchers. Learn more
Solutions in Action Workshop: Improving Health
Researchers provide their expertise to community organizations to assist with identified needs. Learn more.
Community Health Initiated Partnership (CHIRP) Awards
Community members and researchers come together to collaborate on a community research project. Funding provided by the Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Learn more.
Translational Science Expert Panel
Community members and researchers identify important factors to consider when building partnerships. Learn more.
Community Engagement Leadership and Faculty
Core Co-directors
- Belinda Reininger, DrPH - [email protected] | 956-755-0600 | Biography
- Lorna McNeill, PhD, MPH - [email protected] | 713-794-3765 | Biography
Program Manager
- Erica Cantu, MPH - [email protected] | 832-904-0082 | Biography
- Lorna McNeill, PhD, MPH - [email protected] | 713-794-3765 | Biography
Houston Faculty
- Maria Fernandez, PhD - [email protected] | 713-500-9626 | Biography
- Angela Ross, DNP, MPH, PMP, PHCNS-BC - [email protected] | 713-500-3991 | Biography
- Larkin Strong, PhD, MPH - [email protected] | 713-563-8930 | Biography
- Vanessa Schick, PhD - [email protected] | 713-500-9398 | Biography
Northeast Texas Faculty
- Kimberly Elliott, PhD - [email protected] | 903-877-1498 | Biography
- Jessica Escareno, PhD, MPH - [email protected] | 903-877-7397 | Biography
Participants meet with doctors to discuss the Astra-Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial.
Participantes discuten el estudio de la vacuna de COVID-19 de Astra-Zeneca.