The MCTRC Community Engagement and Outreach (CEO) Core works to strengthen connections between researchers, healthcare providers, public health professionals, community organizations, and the people they serve across Montana. The core promotes meaningful community involvement in clinical and translational research by fostering partnerships, identifying community health priorities, and creating opportunities for collaboration between researchers and community stakeholders. Through the development and support of a Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN), the core connects clinicians and public health professionals to support collaborative, practice-driven research, identify real-world health challenges, and translate research findings into improvements in clinical practice and public health programs. Through outreach, engagement, and collaborative initiatives, the core helps ensure research is responsive to the needs of Montana communities and has a meaningful impact on population health.
For more information, please contact todd.harwell@mso.umt.edu.