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CISCRP offers a variety of educational events and engaging programs within diverse local communities to build clinical trial awareness and participation and to celebrate clinical trial volunteers. Visit our Education Center for a variety of clinical research resources.

AWARE for All

AWARE for All is a free program that aims to educate and empower the public in making informed decisions about clinical research participation.

Medical Heroes Appreciation

CISCRP holds events throughout the year to celebrate the people who give the gift of participation in clinical research.

Medical Heroes Virtual Appreci-a-thon

This virtual fitness challenge is designed to motivate you to get up and be active while also bringing awareness to study volunteers who participate in clinical trials and make new medical treatments possible.

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MT Pharmacy

Without clinical trials, pharmacy shelves would be empty, and would not carry the necessary medicines and therapies that are used to treat diseases and ailments for millions of people around the world.

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Journey to Better Health Portable Exhibit

A first-of-its-kind experiential portable exhibit equipped with interactive tools, healthcare information and relevant resources, exclusive study data, and knowledgeable experts.

Webinars

CISCRP hosts highly informative webinars on a variety of topics for both professional and patient/public audiences.

Interested in Becoming an Event Sponsor?

Our event hosts are dedicated to increasing public understanding of clinical research and creating a community of active and informed participants in the clinical research process. We’d love to work with you on an upcoming educational, outreach campaign.  Call us, or click on the buttons below to email us!

CONTACT US

Hope Ventricelli
Senior Manager
Community Events & Programs
617-725-2750 x323

Justine Holleran
Senior Coordinator
Community Events & Programs
617-725-2750 x322

Ayse Gunduz
Coordinator
Community Events & Programs
617-725-2750 x326

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November 2020

AWARE for All – Los Angeles | VIRTUAL EVENT

November 18, 2020 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm PST
Webinar Los Angeles, CA United States
Free!

AWARE for All – Los Angeles is a free virtual community education program that aims to educate and empower the public in making informed decisions about clinical research.

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December 2020

AWARE for All – Miami | VIRTUAL EVENT

December 8, 2020 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST
Webinar Northwest Region, United States
Free!

AWARE for All – Miami is a free virtual community education program that aims to educate and empower the public in making informed decisions about clinical research.

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April 2021

AWARE for All – Northeast | VIRTUAL Event

April 15, 2021 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm EDT
Northeast Northeast Region, United States
Free!

Free program that aims to educate people about clinical research so they can make informed decisions about their health. This virtual event includes free health exercises, a ceremony to honor clinical research volunteers, and informational presentations that feature community organizations and research organizations, local physicians and patients. The event also includes online raffles. Sign up today to reserve your spot!

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May 2021

AWARE for All – Northwest | VIRTUAL Event

May 20, 2021 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm MDT
Northwest Northwest Region, United States
Free!

Free program that aims to educate people about clinical research so they can make informed decisions about their health. This virtual event includes free health exercises, a ceremony to honor clinical research volunteers, and informational presentations that feature community organizations and research organizations, local physicians and patients. The event also includes online raffles. Sign up today to reserve your spot!

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July 2021

AWARE for All – Midwest | VIRTUAL Event

July 22, 2021 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm CDT
Midwest Midwest Region, United States
Free!

Free program that aims to educate people about clinical research so they can make informed decisions about their health. This virtual event includes free health exercises, a ceremony to honor clinical research volunteers, and informational presentations that feature community organizations and research organizations, local physicians and patients. The event also includes online raffles. Sign up today to reserve your spot!

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October 2021

AWARE for All – Southwest | VIRTUAL Event

October 21, 2021 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm MDT
Southwest Southwest Region, United States
Free!

Free program that aims to educate people about clinical research so they can make informed decisions about their health. This virtual event includes free health exercises, a ceremony to honor clinical research volunteers, and informational presentations that feature community organizations and research organizations, local physicians and patients. The event also includes online raffles. Sign up today to reserve your spot!

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November 2021

AWARE for All – Atlanta | Virtual Event

November 16, 2021 @ 6:00 pm – November 18, 2021 @ 7:00 pm EST
Free!

Free program that aims to educate people about clinical research so they can make informed decisions about their health. This virtual event includes free health exercises, a ceremony to honor clinical research volunteers, and informational presentations that feature community organizations and research organizations, local physicians and patients. The event also includes online raffles. Sign up today to reserve your spot!

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March 2022

Journey to Better Health | AWARE for All-Birmingham

March 9 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm CST
The Harbert Center, 2019 4th Ave North
Birmingham, Alabama 35203 United States
Free!

Thank You For Attending Journey to Better Health | AWARE for All-Birmingham This free community event was held on March 9th, from 5-8PM at The Harbert Center in downtown Birmingham, AL. Attendees had the opportunity to to learn more about clinical trials, hear personal experiences from those who are involved in them, and also connect with a variety of local organizations to find out more about their programs and services. Hear From: Jeh Jeh Pruitt, Sports Anchor & Reporter, FOX 6…

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May 2022

Journey to Better Health | AWARE for All-NYC

May 19 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
New York Academy of Medicine, 1216 5th Ave
New York, NY 10029 United States
Free!

Thank You for Attending Journey to Better Health | AWARE for All New York CityThis free community event was held on May 19th, from 5-8 PM at The New York Academy of Medicine in NYC. Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about clinical trials, hear personal experiences from those who are involved in them, and connect with a variety of local health and wellness organizations to find out more about their programs and services.Hear From: Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, MD, primary…

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June 2022

2022 Medical Hero Appreciation 5k Run & Walk

June 20 @ 6:30 am – 7:45 am CDT
Burnham Park, Lake Front Trail, Lake Front Trail, Burnham Park
Chicago, IL 60601 United States

Held in different locations across the nation, this event is open to everyone who enjoys being healthy and active, while simultaneously acknowledging the Medical Heroes who make new treatments possible.   2022 Medical Heroes Appreciation 5K Run & Walk Held June 20th | 6:45 am – 7:45 amLake Front TrailBurnham Park, Chicago Click here to see photos from the event Your participation and contribution helped to provide clinical trial information, insights on public perceptions, and plain language resources, making clinical trial…

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Biogen

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Biogen’s Commitment to Build Trust and Diversity in Clinical Trials [VIDEO]

Biogen Trial Link

The TALLY Clinical Trial

Biogen introduces new schizophrenia clinical trial
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The Hidden Face of MS

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Drugviu

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Pandemic Response Network Flyer: English

Red de Respuesta a una Pandemia: Español

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Peer Plus

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Peer Plus: Mission and Capabilities

Latino Union of Chicago

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Advocate Aurora Health

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  • Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s Network Trial Unit 

Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer’s Disease Brochure
Expanded Registry Flyer (English)

Enfermedad de Alzheimer de herencia dominante
Expanded Registry Flyer (Spanish)

  • Clarity AD Clinical Study Information

Forgetting the Little Things
Concerned About Memory Loss?

   

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Allergy & Asthma Network

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Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH)

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Einstein Healthcare Network

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TREND Community

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Community Voice Report July 2020: COVID-19 Positive

 

Community Voice Report August 2020: Pericarditis

Fox Chase Cancer Center - Temple Health

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Be the Breakthrough: Understanding Clinical Trials

Allergy & Asthma Network

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Otsuka

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PsychU Brochure

NephU Brochure

PsychU App Flyer

PsychU Patient & Caregiver Collection Flyer

Collaborating for Improved ADPKD Management: Considerations for the Healthcare Team

Site List

Lung Cancer Initiative of North Carolina

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Lung Cancer Risk Assessment Handout

PRA Health Sciences

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wearestronger2gether.com

Duke Health

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Visit Discover Duke Research on Facebook

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North Carolina Clinical Research

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Missy Hansen

Missy Hansen MSN, APRN, CPNP, CPHON, joined ICON in 2019 as a pediatric strategy liaison. She has 25+ years of experience as a pediatric nurse practitioner, including 17+ years in pediatric hematology/oncology at Children’s Minnesota, the largest hematology/oncology service line in the region, providing care for infants through young adults diagnosed with hematologic and/or oncology conditions. Ms. Hansen gained expertise working in inpatient, outpatient, and urgent care type settings. Ms. Hansen has in-depth experience working with the Children’s Oncology Group—the largest consortium with the most open pediatric studies around the world. She also has experience working with other consortia that conduct trials for pediatric to young adult patients.