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The Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences (NUCATS) Institute is seeking community stakeholders to serve on the inaugural NUCATS Community Advisory Board. The mission of the NUCATS Institute is to accelerate innovative and inclusive clinical research from the lab to the community to improve human health for all, and for all communities. Please email NUCATS Administrative Director Keith Herzog with any questions. Nominations (including self-nominations) are due February 28.

The Northwestern Primary Care Practice-based Research Program (NP3) has extended the deadline for its 2022 cycle of practice-based research seed grants. These grants are intended for Northwestern University researchers and primary care clinicians or practices to collaboratively develop a partnership and research area of interest that addresses an issue of importance to primary care. Clinicians from Federally Qualified Health Centers or community health centers, Northwestern Medicine Primary Care practices, Pediatric Practice Research Group practices, and Northwestern researchers are invited to apply. Awards will be given for Research Collaborations (up to $25,000 per award, project length up to 12 months) and Partnership Development proposals (up to $10,000 per award, project length up to 12 months). Visit the NP3 website to learn more about this opportunity, access the RFP, and view examples of previous awardees.

Mistrust: How Academic Institutions Instilled Fear of Research into Communities of Color- February 22, 12:00PM - 1:00PM

Part 1 of the 3-part Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET) Panel Series "Discussion of Mistrust in Health and Research Entities" is happening on February 22nd. Facilitator Candace Henley of the Blue Hat Foundation is a member of the ARCC Steering Committee. Register here

What You Should Know About Clinical Research Webinar - February 24, 9:00AM - 10:00AM

Join for a rich conversation with subject matter experts and cancer survivors to hear their personal stories and get the most up-to-date clinical research information on why participation is needed and how research can save lives. ARCC is an event partner, and panelist include ARCC Seed Grantee Tonya Roberson, ARCC Steering Committee member Candace Henley, and ARCC partner Phyllis Rodgers. Register here

Health Equity Week 2022: Generating Solutions through Expert-level Conversations - Monday, April 25 - Friday, April 29

Join the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University for this unique virtual educational opportunity. Through a carefully curated series of moderated sessions on a variety of topics, thought leaders and scholars from within and outside Northwestern will share insights into the roots of healthcare disparities and will facilitate discussions that inform and inspire innovative solutions. For event details and speaker information, please visit their website. Register Online