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The ENGAGE Working Group is tasked with developing a holistic approach for engaging the public in clinical research. To inform this work, the NIH Office of Science Policy hosted numerous in-person conversations with communities across the country to hear directly from members of the public on their perspectives on clinical research engagement. Each conversation featured community members sharing their individual thoughts, ideas, and preferences for engaging in clinical research. The main ideas from each conversation were summarized and can be found here on the ENGAGE website. Further information about these events can be obtained by emailing [email protected]

Confirmed Dates and Location

  • Washington, DC
    • Location: Community of Hope (4 Atlantic Street SW, Washington, DC)
    • Date: October 2, 2024
    • Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm ET
  • Chicago, IL
    • Location: Pilsen Arts & Community House (1637 W. 18th St., Chicago, IL)
    • Date: October 7, 2024
    • Time: 2:00 – 5:00 pm CT
  • Idaho Falls, ID
    • Location: East Idaho Community Action Partnership (935 E Lincoln Rd, Idaho Falls, ID)
    • Date: October 30, 2024
    • Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm MT
  • Bangor, ME
    • Location: Norman Minsky Lecture Hall, Bangor Public Library (145 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME)
    • Date: November 12, 2024
    • Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm ET
  • Flint, MI
    • Location: Flint Public Library, Harris Room (1026 E Kearsley St, Flint, MI)
    • Date: December 13, 2024
    • Time: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm ET
  • Baton Rouge, LA
    • Location: Family and Youth Service Center (1120 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA)
    • Date: January 9, 2025
    • Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm CT