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
Lorna McNeill, PhD, MPH - [email protected] - 713-794-3765
Program Manager
Erica Cantu, MPH - [email protected] - 832-904-0082
Houston Faculty
Maria Fernandez, PhD - [email protected] - 713-500-9626
Angela Ross, DNP, MPH, PMP, PHCNS-BC - [email protected] - 713-500-3991
Larkin Strong, PhD, MPH - [email protected] - 713-563-8930
Vanessa Schick, PhD - [email protected] - 713-500-9398
Northeast Texas Faculty
Kimberly Elliott, PhD - [email protected] - 903-877-1498
Jessica Escareno, PhD, MPH - [email protected] - 903-877-7397
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.