Thank you for attending the Project-wide Meeting yesterday, where we received a preview of the May 3 RADx-UP Scientific Meeting (learn more and register) and learned about new activities that will make the COVID-19 Equity Evidence Academy in September even better than the first two successful academies. 

The CDCC is developing the Consortial Publications Process – including ways for you to post your concepts and scientific questions about the RADx-UP aggregated data (see the RADx-UP Data Dashboard on myRADx-UPhome, in the Reports section once you’ve signed in), your proposals for analysis datasets, and your interest in collaborating on writing teams.  

To prepare for that process, please review the RADx-UP Publications Policy, which has been finalized and approved by the Publications & Dissemination Committee and RADx-UP Steering Committee. The policy directs the development and review of scholarly products derived from aggregated RADx-UP data. Find it on this page.

Community Connection Series 

The next Community Connection Series meeting will be May 26 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. to explore “'Preliminary Findings' - Understanding Barriers to Participation in COVID-19 Testing Among Black Communities” with guest speaker Lisa Diane White, MPH, from SisterLove, Inc. in Georgia. Lisa Diane has 31 years of experience in Black Women’s health issues and their inclusion in community-led participatory research. Click here to add the series to your calendar.

Grant Applications Due on May 13 

Both the Rapid Research Pilot Program (with awards up to $200K) and the Community Collaboration Grants (for up to $50K) have a deadline to apply coming up soon. Read more about each CDCC-managed grant program and share with organizations and institutions that would be a good candidate for expanding testing in communities hardest hit by the pandemic.

New Resources on RADx-UP.org 

Several new resources have been added to the RADx-UP.org library.  

Notice of Correction to RFA-OD-22-011 

As originally published, RFA-OD-22-011 contains contradictory statements regarding the number of applications an organization can submit. The correction indicates that one application per organization can be submitted. Read more here.

Research Roundup: Testing in Schools 

RADx-UP highlights three recent articles that report data and results of COVID-19 testing in schools, featuring the ABC Science Collaborative and Supporting the Health and Well-being of Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disability During COVID-19 Pandemic. Read the Research Roundup here.

RADx-UP Research in Brief: Assessment of Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Access to COVID-19 Vaccination Sites in Brooklyn, New York 

This Research Brief summarizes an article from researchers from the New York University Grossman School of Medicine. Researchers compared the number of vaccination sites in Brooklyn, NY to vaccination status. Areas of high poverty lack access to vaccination resources in comparison to other areas. White, middle-to-upper class neighborhoods have the most access to COVID-19 vaccination sites. View the research brief in English and Spanish.

This page on RADx-UP.org provides ideas to implement the learnings featured at the Nov. 2021 COVID-19 Equity Evidence Academy, including advice on community engagement and dissemination. View the page here.

Community Photo Submission Now Open 

The RADx-UP Image Bank is a collection of photos for RADx-UP project teams to use in communications and recruitment materials. Submitting photos through the online portal (which requires consent forms be attached) will enter you into a raffle to win a prize. As a bonus, your photo may end up being featured in an upcoming newsletter! Learn more.

FOR FUN

Endangered Technology Sounds 

The Museum of Endangered Sounds created a library of sounds from old technologies, many of which aren’t used anymore. Visit the soundboard for a throwback!