Our virtual Fall 2026 convening event!

Initiating Outreach for Engaging Community-Based Organizations in Clinical Trials

virtual event, October 27, 2026, 5:00pm – 6:15pm ET / 2:00pm – 3:15pm PT

While the value of engaging community health, social services and faith-based organizations to support clinical trials is tangible, many clinical research teams don’t know where and how to begin. This event will discuss best practices when building relationships with community-based organizations (CBOs), trusted by patients who often do not know of or participate in clinical trials. Speakers will represent community-based organizations, clinical researchers and pharma industry. Topics will include:

• Ways to initiate outreach beyond cold calling
• How to find and approach CBOs about a future or ongoing clinical trial or for post-trial dissemination
• Messaging the benefits and opportunities for CBOs as collaborators – what’s in it for them
• How to find, connect and succeed with CBOs when they aren’t part of your institution’s system
• Q&A Session

Moderator: Tammy Collins, PhD, Program Officer, Burroughs Wellcome Fund

Speakers:

• James Bacon, Community Engagement Manager, Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies, Virginia Commonwealth University
• Courtney Christian, MBA, MPA, PhRMA
• Daylan Dufelmeier, PhD, MPH, Senior Director, Office of Community Engagement and Neighborhood Health Partnerships, University of Illinois Chicago
• Beth Tumiel, LCSW, Manager of Research and Academic Partnerships, Erie Family Health Centers

 

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