Dear RADx-UP partners,



RADx-UP and the ABC Science Collaborative have recently published a special supplement in the journal Pediatrics. It contains 14 articles by 109 authors on lessons learned from navigating K-12 schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include:

• Building School-Academic Partnerships to Implement COVID-19 Testing in Underserved Populations
• Recommendations for SARS-CoV-2 Testing in Children With Disabilities and Medical Complexity
• In-Person Instruction and Educational Outcomes of K–8 Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

“This body of work is a collective effort by researchers across the country to share the lessons they have observed about COVID-19 testing and vaccination in K-12 schools so we can better understand and implement effective strategies to keep underserved students and communities healthy,” said Emily D’Agostino.

RADx-UP and the ABC Science Collaborative have created a document and video summarizing key takeaways from the supplement. Please view and share as appropriate with your projects and communities!

July Project-wide Meeting canceled

Due to a short agenda and many taking well-deserved time off, we have decided to cancel this month's Project-wide Meeting. We’ll see you on Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. ET for the next Project-wide Meeting. Thank you for your continued hard work!

Save the date: Center for Health Equity Research's 2023 Health Equity Research Intensive

Mark your calendar for the 2023 Health Equity Research Intensive (HERI) by UNC’s Center for Health Equity Research (CHER). HERI will take place Sept. 18 – 20. It is an opportunity to join other researchers to learn about designing more inclusive health equity research projects. Visit the HERI program page to learn more about the event.

Sexual and Gender Minorities Working Group kickoff meeting

The first meeting for the RADx-UP Sexual and Gender Minorities Working Group will take place on July 27 at 4 p.m. ET. Join the group on LinkedIn for meeting details and additional announcements.

Community Campus Partnerships for Health impact report

Community Campus Partnerships for Health (CCPH) is excited to share the CCPH RADx-Underserved Populations: Year 2 Report. This report highlights the contributions of CCPH to the RADx-UP CDCC and the support they provided to our projects and partners. It also highlights the meaningful partnerships formed with CDCC cross-organizational teams, community organizations, academic institutions, and other stakeholders, underscoring the power of collective action in driving positive change.

Collaboration is key to ensuring RADx-UP data and learnings have the greatest impact. Learn about current analysis proposals and their writing teams at the Partnering for Impact homepage. Also submit your own concept ideas and see existing concepts.

Scientists learn more about aging and healing from a small sea creature

NIH researchers recently discovered insights into healing and aging, how they work together, and clues on the evolution of aging. These discoveries were made from observing Hydractinia symbiolongicarpus, a small, tube-shaped animal that lives on the shells of hermit crabs. When these creatures’ cells age, they also regenerate, essentially avoiding negative effects of aging. Read more about these sea creatures and how they may provide knowledge on human biology and aging.