Submit your proposal for a manuscript to be considered for a RADx-UP journal supplement. Details below.
Complete the Working Group survey to rank your preferences for working groups you’re interested in joining. Details below.
Save the date for the next RADx-UP Scientific Meeting: May 3, 1-4 p.m. ET.
Dear RADx-UP Partners,
At the monthly RADx-UP Project-wide Meeting on Jan. 20, we covered three main topics:
The CDCC Testing Core provided an update on acute supply challenges for home test kits – with wait times of 6-18 weeks – and asked projects to share any barriers to reporting test results from home tests. Contact your EIT to report your experiences. Thanks to Corinne McDaniels-Davidson for explaining the testing strategy of the project based at San Diego State University.
The RADx-UP Evaluation and Tracking Team reviewed its activities to measure and improve the effectiveness of the work of projects and the CDCC. Thank you for your past and future participation in the surveys and interviews this team conducts.
Lorna Thorpe from RADx-UP NYCHA introduced that project’s work to improve COVID-19 testing and vaccination among NYC Public Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents, including a youth new video series. Learn more and watch the videos.
Watch a recording of the meeting here and complete this five-minute survey to help us evaluate the goals of the meeting.
Working Groups Survey
Please provide your feedback in this surveyto assist the CDCC as we explore creating new working groups.
Call for Manuscript Proposals
The RADx-UP CDCC has proposed a special supplement to a leading public health journal to highlight the results of your projects and what you are learning about how underserved populations are taking advantage of increased access to COVID-19 testing. Use this form to submit your proposal for a manuscript to be considered for this supplement; deadline for proposals is Feb. 1.
Save the Date
The next RADx-UP Scientific Meeting will be Tues., May 3 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Mark your calendars and watch for more details in the weeks ahead. Recordings of the 11 project presentations at the first meeting in October 2021 are available here.
Rewind: Equity Evidence Academy keynote
Linda Burhansstipanov delivered the first keynote speech on day one of the RADx-UP COVID-19 Equity Evidence Academy in November. Dr. Burhansstipanov’s speech highlighted the need for quality and culturally sensitive research with American Indian/Alaskan Native communities. Read more here.
See and share more Omicron-focused materials developed by RADx-UP partners at ASU's Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Digital Storytelling Campaign
Empathy and relatability are essential for vaccine persuasion efforts. RADx-UP Project NYU-CUNY Prevention Research Center has launched a New York City-based digital storytelling campaign. #Vax4Community
A Community-Engaged Approach to COVID-19 Testing in African-American Churches
RADx-UP partner Community-Campus Partnerships for Health will host a webinar Thurs., Feb. 3 from 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET to explore best practices for engaging community members in research as well as the role of faith-based organizations in COVID-19 testing and prevention. Learn more and register.
Working Group Town Hall
The next RADx-UP Project-wide Meeting on Thurs., Feb. 17 from 2 p.m. ET to 3 p.m. ET will serve as a town hall for RADx-UP projects to learn more about best practices for diversity messaging across the country. Panelists will discuss COVID-19 work in the communities they serve; please submit questions in advance via this form.
