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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

Dr. Stacie Demel, K Scholars Co-Director The CCTST K Scholars Program is pleased to announce Stacie Demel, DO, PhD as its new Co-Director! Dr. Demel is a professor in the Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Cincinnati and brings extensive expertise in vascular neurology, stroke care, education, and research. Her current leadership roles include: Division Director, Vascular Neurology (Clinical Affairs and Education) Co-Director, UC Stroke T

Cincinnati Children’s recently celebrated the opening of the Winslow Research Pavilion on May 5, 2026, adding new laboratory space and serving as the new home of the Vaccine Research Center, the Discover Together Biobank and a Freezer Archive for long-term storage of research samples. Over the past decade, the Discover Together Biobank and the Vaccine Research Center have partnered with the CCTST Cincinnati Children’s Research Participant Advisory Council (CCHMC RPAC) and th

Stanford School of Medicine, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), and the CTSA Coordination, Communication, and Operations Support (CCOS), recently hosted a collaborative workshop on real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) in Washington, DC. The multidisciplinary workshop brought together researchers, patients, industry, and government leaders to advance the future of RWD/RWE research. Discussions emphasized transparency, adaptability, and

Monica Banks - CCHMC RPAC Member Monica Banks, a member of Cincinnati Children's Research Participant Advisory Council (RPAC), was invited to share her experiences and perspectives on her research journey as a parent and family advocate. She also discussed the value of researchers seeking RPAC feedback to help ensure studies are designed with participants and families in mind. Tell us a little about you! I am a wife, mom of two amazing young adults, owner of a hair salon, and