Community Engagement Core (CEC)
Community-Partnered Research
The Community Engagement Core (CEC) fosters meaningful collaboration between Meharry researchers and community members or organizations to address health inequities and improve outcomes in populations experiencing the poorest health.
Mission
To combine the passion, knowledge, and skills of community partners and academic researchers to conduct, translate, and apply research that advances health equity.
Services & Support
- Community-engaged research training for researchers and community partners
- Matching researchers with community-based collaborators
- Assistance with identifying and engaging potential study participants
- Support for lay-friendly dissemination of research findings
- Consultation and technical support for developing equitable research partnerships
Resources
- Over 100 established community partnerships
- Community Advisory Board offering research feedback and partnership guidance
- Community Engagement Studios and volunteer participant database
- Partnership-building and dissemination planning tools
- Training modules for both researchers and community members
Partnership Opportunities
- Learn more about our Community-Based Organization or Community Member Partnerships
- Share your Community Event
- Visit the Community Engagement Core Website