Title: University of Massachusetts Clinical and Translational Science Award
PI: Katherine Luzuriaga, MD
Co-Director Community Engagement and Collaboration Core: Stephenie C. Lemon, PhD, MS & Maryann Davis, PhD
Funding: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Time Frame: 2020-2025

Description: This award enhances the capacity of the UMass Chan Medical School in the conduct of clinical and translational research, with a focus on infrastructure development. The Community Engagement and Collaboration Core aims to enhance academic and community capacity to address urgent health priorities among communities in Massachusetts using community engaged research approaches through the establishment of regional community-based research networks (CBRN) and implement educational and workforce development programs.