This presentation explores how engaging communities at every stage of clinical research builds trust, promotes informed participation, and enhances recruitment efforts. The presentation will discuss various strategies for involving communities during the design, implementation, and dissemination of research findings, highlighting their benefits and challenges related to cost, feasibility, and timing; as well as sharing examples of successful community engagement initiatives. Attendees will learn how to identify the most effective engagement approaches for their studies and the importance of early community involvement in ensuring ethical and impactful research.

CEU: 1.00 ACRP

Speaker:

• Bashar Shihabuddin, MD, MS, Assistant Professor, Nationwide Children’s Hospital