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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.

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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

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


AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Trial

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.

Contact Us

For general questions or assistance, email us at: [email protected].


To contact a specific person or department, please refer to the CCTS directory.