The Vision of LA CaTS Center's Community Engagement & Outreach
The vision of the Louisiana Clinical Translational Science (LA CaTS) Center's Community
Engagement and Outreach (CEO) Core is to enhance clinical and translational research
efforts to address chronic disease burden and improve health for all Louisiana residents
by facilitating meaningful community involvement in our research at all stages.
Our work includes involving the community in identifying areas of research focus and in developing research projects, working with investigators to initiate and implement research trials using approaches that are acceptable to the community, and enhancing recruitment to the trials.
The CEO Core's vision is central to the mission of the LA CaTS Center, to support and grow clinical and translational research through partnerships with researchers and the communities we serve".
Community Research for Optimal Wellness Network (CROWN) is a collaborative network of community members, community organizations, and health professionals who are interested in addressing health issues that affect themselves and their communities. CROWN brings together individuals and groups who are eager to connect with researchers and actively engage in efforts to improve community health, promote wellness, and support research that leads to meaningful, lasting health outcomes.