2543: Participatory development of a CTSA-wide Community Advisory Board: Enhancing community engagement at the Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research. (10th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Delva, Jorge; Paberzs, Adam; Piechowski, Patricia; Calhoun, Karen; Carr, Diane; Spiroff, Meghan; Buyuktur, Ayse; Weatherwax, Kevin
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical and translational science. Volume 1(2017)Supplement 1
• Page Start: 54
• Page End: 54
• Publication Date: 2018-05-10
• Subjects: Clinical medicine -- Research -- Periodicals; Medicine, Experimental -- Periodicals; Human experimentation in medicine -- Periodicals; 616.027
• DOI: 10.1017/cts.2017.193
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2059-8661

Abstract

Abstract : OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: To describe how Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR) has engaged communities in its leadership and governance structure. This presentation will describe these practices, how they are being evaluated, and future plans for institute-wide engagement of communities in translational research. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Engaged partners from various communities across Michigan in various ways within MICHR's Community Engagement Program. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: MICHR has utilized participatory practices in the development of the CAB to strengthen existing relationships and build new ones with potential partners. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: MICHR-wide Community Advisory Board (CAB) will ensure community voices are heard and utilized in leadership and strategic decisions for CTSA activities.