Asking Different Questions: Development and implementation of Clinical and Translational Science Award diversity, equity, and inclusion and community engagement training course for TL1 scholars
Abstract Introduction: In recent years, there has been a growth in awareness of the importance of equity and community engagement in clinical and translational research. One key limitation of most training programs is that they focus on change at the individual level. While this is important, such...
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| author | Carolina Novella Desiree M. Sigala Rachel L. Reeves Daniel J. Moglen Frederick J. Meyers Sarah Rebolloso McCullough Valentina Medici |
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Abstract
Introduction:
In recent years, there has been a growth in awareness of the importance of equity and community engagement in clinical and translational research. One key limitation of most training programs is that they focus on change at the individual level. While this is important, such an approach is not sufficient to address systemic inequities built into the norms of clinical and translational research. Therefore, it is necessary to provide training that addresses changing scientific norms and culture to ensure inclusivity and health equity in translational research.
Method:
We developed, implemented, and assessed a training course that addressed how research norms are based on histories and legacies of white supremacy, colonialism, and patriarchy, ultimately leading to unintentional exclusionary and biased practices in research. Additionally, the course provides resources for trainees to build skills in how to redress this issue and improve the quality and impact of clinical and translational research. In 2022 and 2023, the course was offered to cohorts of pre and postdoctoral scholars in clinical and translational research at a premier health research Institution.
Results:
The efficacy and immediate impact of three training modules, based on community engagement, racial diversity in clinical trials, and cancer clusters, were evaluated with data from both participant feedback and assessment from the authors. TL1 scholars indicated increased new knowledge in the field and described potential future actions to integrate community voices in their own research program.
Conclusions:
Results indicate that trainings offered new perspectives and knowledge to the scholars.
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| spelling | doaj-art-c7976e4eedf847e2a5dd42f4db01bbd82025-08-20T03:03:45ZengCambridge University PressJournal of Clinical and Translational Science2059-86612025-01-01910.1017/cts.2025.36Asking Different Questions: Development and implementation of Clinical and Translational Science Award diversity, equity, and inclusion and community engagement training course for TL1 scholarsCarolina Novella0Desiree M. Sigala1Rachel L. Reeves2Daniel J. Moglen3Frederick J. Meyers4Sarah Rebolloso McCullough5Valentina Medici6https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5438-284XFeminist Research Institute, University of California Davis, Davis, CA, USAClinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC), University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA, USAClinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC), University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA, USAClinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC), University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA, USAUC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA, USAFeminist Research Institute, University of California Davis, Davis, CA, USAClinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC), University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA, USA Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA, USA Abstract Introduction: In recent years, there has been a growth in awareness of the importance of equity and community engagement in clinical and translational research. One key limitation of most training programs is that they focus on change at the individual level. While this is important, such an approach is not sufficient to address systemic inequities built into the norms of clinical and translational research. Therefore, it is necessary to provide training that addresses changing scientific norms and culture to ensure inclusivity and health equity in translational research. Method: We developed, implemented, and assessed a training course that addressed how research norms are based on histories and legacies of white supremacy, colonialism, and patriarchy, ultimately leading to unintentional exclusionary and biased practices in research. Additionally, the course provides resources for trainees to build skills in how to redress this issue and improve the quality and impact of clinical and translational research. In 2022 and 2023, the course was offered to cohorts of pre and postdoctoral scholars in clinical and translational research at a premier health research Institution. Results: The efficacy and immediate impact of three training modules, based on community engagement, racial diversity in clinical trials, and cancer clusters, were evaluated with data from both participant feedback and assessment from the authors. TL1 scholars indicated increased new knowledge in the field and described potential future actions to integrate community voices in their own research program. Conclusions: Results indicate that trainings offered new perspectives and knowledge to the scholars. https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2059866125000366/type/journal_articleCommunity engagementdiversityequityinclusionClinical and Translational Science Awardhealth disparitiescurriculumsocial determinants of healthClinical and Translational Research TrainingTL1 |
| spellingShingle | Carolina Novella Desiree M. Sigala Rachel L. Reeves Daniel J. Moglen Frederick J. Meyers Sarah Rebolloso McCullough Valentina Medici Asking Different Questions: Development and implementation of Clinical and Translational Science Award diversity, equity, and inclusion and community engagement training course for TL1 scholars Journal of Clinical and Translational Science Community engagement diversity equity inclusion Clinical and Translational Science Award health disparities curriculum social determinants of health Clinical and Translational Research Training TL1 |
| title | Asking Different Questions: Development and implementation of Clinical and Translational Science Award diversity, equity, and inclusion and community engagement training course for TL1 scholars |
| title_full | Asking Different Questions: Development and implementation of Clinical and Translational Science Award diversity, equity, and inclusion and community engagement training course for TL1 scholars |
| title_fullStr | Asking Different Questions: Development and implementation of Clinical and Translational Science Award diversity, equity, and inclusion and community engagement training course for TL1 scholars |
| title_full_unstemmed | Asking Different Questions: Development and implementation of Clinical and Translational Science Award diversity, equity, and inclusion and community engagement training course for TL1 scholars |
| title_short | Asking Different Questions: Development and implementation of Clinical and Translational Science Award diversity, equity, and inclusion and community engagement training course for TL1 scholars |
| title_sort | asking different questions development and implementation of clinical and translational science award diversity equity and inclusion and community engagement training course for tl1 scholars |
| topic | Community engagement diversity equity inclusion Clinical and Translational Science Award health disparities curriculum social determinants of health Clinical and Translational Research Training TL1 |
| url | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2059866125000366/type/journal_article |
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