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Jackie Humphries and Luwana Pettus-Oglesby Discussing Health Research at a Community Health Event Jackie Humphries and Luwana Pettus-Oglesby may be sisters, but together they are also a dynamic duo and two cornerstones of the Research Participant Advisory Group (RPAG). Their commitment to community-engaged research is reflected in their many roles and contributions. Both have held leadership positions on the West End Community Research Advisory Board (WE C-RAB) and serve as C

The CCTST sponsored this year’s Appalachian Translational Research Network (ATRN) Health Summit, held October 12-13, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. The Ohio State University hosted the event under the theme “Listening, Learning, and Leading: Translating Research to Strengthen Health for Appalachia.” Tami Bakas, PhD, RN, Representing the CCTST at 2026 ATRN Health Summit The Summit brought together innovative strategies and collaborative approaches to address pressing challenges and

Elevate: Advanced Clinical Research Symposium 2026 brought together clinical research professionals (CRPs) and workforce development leaders from Ohio’s three CTSA institutions for a statewide collaborative learning experience. Colleagues from the University of Cincinnati Hosted by The Ohio State University, the symposium emphasized advancing the clinical research workforce through knowledge sharing, discussion of emerging challenges and opportunities, and the development of

Please join us for our November 2026 Grand Rounds presentation titled “Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) Science 101” on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. This presentation will introduce key concepts in D&I science and explore how D&I principles can be applied throughout the research continuum to help bridge the gap between research and practice. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Time: 1:00-2:00 p.m. Location: Cincinnati Children’s, Room S1.204 Virtual Option: A

This summer, clinical research professionals (CRPs) across the academic health center had the opportunity to hear directly from community members, patients, and families about what matters most in the research experience. Through a series of panel discussions, members of the West End Community Research Advisory Board (WE C-RAB) and Cincinnati Children's research participants shared valuable insights on trust, engagement, and participant-centered research. WE C-RAB members On

On May 30, 2026, the West End Community Research Advisory Board (WE C-RAB) hosted its annual Research Health Day: WE Care to Be Healthy at the Lincoln Recreation Center, bringing together community members, researchers, healthcare providers, and local organizations for a morning dedicated to health, wellness, and learning. Designed as an all-ages event, Research Health Day was created to help residents access valuable, trusted health resources while increasing awareness of he