Friday, January 24, 2025, 11am – 1pm PST

ABOUT EVENT

Presented by the UCSD Culture & Justice Quorum (CJQ) and the UCSD Obstetrics and Gynecology Research Innovations (CORI) Center, this event aims to strengthen partnerships between the UC San Diego Health Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences and our community collaborators.

Join community organizations, advocates, healthcare clinicians, researchers, and partners interested in advancing reproductive health and diversity in reproductive research as we explore strategies for community engagement, fostering diversity, building relationships, and cultivating trust to enhance research outreach and promote health equity.

Event Objectives:

This event will unite UCSD and community organization partners to:

• Collaborate: Share goals and visions for fostering meaningful, long-term partnerships.
• Explore Resources: Engage in lightning talks highlighting best practices and opportunities.
• Learn Together: Exchange ideas and insights to strengthen community-focused research efforts.

Event Highlights:

The agenda will feature dynamic presentations from leaders in community-engaged research:

• Renarda Jones, PhD, MS: Offering valuable insights on effectively engaging diverse communities in research.
• Blanca Melendrez, MA: Presenting the UCSD Center for Community Health's innovative community research framework.
• Nicole Teal, MD, MPH: Introducing the groundbreaking UCSD Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology Research Innovation (CORI).

REGISTER TODAY and JOIN US to participate in this important conversation!