● Third Coast CFAR Pilot Awards: Applications due Oct 25

● NUCATS Pilot Program - Four Funding Opportunities: Extended Deadline: 08.13.21

● ARCC Resource

● August Resources and Opportunities

● Request CCH

CCH faculty Dr. Namratha Kandula recently received a K24 award "Mentoring in community engaged implementation research to reduce cardiovascular disparities" funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). This grant is focused on mentoring new generation of implementation science careers to conduct research in partnership with communities. The K24 will leverage 3 studies focused on South Asian health (SAHELI, SAATH, and MASALA), to provide opportunities for students, early career, and community researchers interested in collaborative science that aligns with community priorities.

Dr. Kandula is honored to receive this prestigious award which is granted to exceptional researchers who have built a robust research infrastructure in patient-oriented research: “I received exceptional mentoring and training, and I am committed to opening the doors of the academy to trainees, especially women, people of color, and community researchers. We need more investigators and mentors who are well-trained in community engaged implementation research so that scientific “discovery” is more rapidly and equitably disseminated and implemented in communities who can benefit the most.”

Aug 17, 2021 10:00 AM

Featuring Guest Speakers:

Phyllis L. Rodgers, Peer Plus ETA Founder & CEO

Nanette Snowden, Medical Microbiologist

Dr. Tonya S. Roberson, Community Psychologist

This free event is sponsored by: Peer Plus Education and Training Advocates, Northwestern Medicine, and the Alliance for Research in Chicagoland Communities (ARCC).

To register, click here.

Northwestern University’s Division of Public Health Practice and Program in Public Health are excited to announce the relaunch of the Community Scholars Program!

The primary aim of this program is to provide capacity building support for public health organizations. Low-cost workshops are offered throughout the year, covering a range of public health topics. These topics were identified by the Program in Public Health (PPH) community partners through needs assessment activities conducted in 2020.

The Community Scholars Program will be hosting two, four-week workshops exclusively for our community partners during the Fall of 2021. Courses will begin the week of September 9, 2021 and will be offered virtually. Registration will open August 11th and close September 3rd. The cost for each workshop is $25:

Workshop taught by Ashley Sipocz, MPH, CPH

Workshop taught (in Spanish) by Shelby Chaney, AM

Click here to register by September 3rd.

Academic Team: Leena Sharma, Rosalind Ramsey-Goldman, Nan Rothrock

Department(s): Medicine (Rheumatology), Preventive Medicine, Social Sciences, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences

Facilitators: KaTerri Monet Kelly & Josefina Serrato, Center for Community Health (CCH)

ShARP Focus: Discussed ways to enhance community participation in research focused on improving the lives of persons living with rheumatic diseases & musculoskeletal conditions such as Arthritis, Lupus, Vasculitis, and Scleroderma. This session discussed ways to optimally engage stakeholders in meaningful ways, and discuss how to best structure a Community Advisory Board (CAB).

• Adults living with Arthritis (i.e. rheumatoid, osteoarthritis) Lupus, Vasculitis, or Scleroderma

• Adults working closely with persons living with diseases/conditions listed above as a foundation representatives, or community based organization representatives

• Prioritizing patient voices is key

• The majority of CAB members should be patients, as they will best speak to quality of life of the patient

• The group suggested feedback on ideal CAB group size, compensation, length of term, and facilitation

• Researchers should regularly attend community events, that is the best way to build rapport and hear about community needs

Click here to request a ShARP ..............................................................

Click here to participate on a ShARP ....................................................

Click here if you are interested in co-facilitating a ShARP ....................