Research Participation
The CTSI Research Participation Core supports a group of liaisons, who are research staff with unique expertise in engagement of varied populations across the lifespan. These liaisons are supported by a “mind bank” of faculty with expertise in research across the lifespan which helps investigators and liaisons develop strategies to integrate more participants into their studies and engage new research.
- Advise researchers on the participant dimensions of cohorts included in their research.
- Help formulate hypotheses relevant to participants.
- Identify research gaps, opportunities, and collaborators that facilitate a more wide-reaching approach to recruitment.
- Provide guidance on best practices for recruitment, specimen collection, and research methodologies.
- Help identify resources that may facilitate outreach opportunities.
- Minimize any perceived or real barriers that may impact participant recruitment.
- Foster relationships between local communities and the research community in partnership with the CTSI Community PARTners Program.
Dr. Mylynda Massart
Core Co-director, Research Participation
Phone: 412-648-4243
E-mail: massartmb@upmc.edu
Denise Smalley
Core Program Manager, Research Participation
Phone: 412-648-4243
E-mail: smalleyd@pitt.edu