Community Member

Play a vital role in ensuring studies are relevant, ethical, and beneficial to the populations they aim to serve. They may participate in advisory boards, help shape research questions, or assist with outreach and engagement. Their lived experiences and perspectives help researchers design culturally sensitive and impactful studies. Community members can also aid in disseminating findings and building trust between institutions and the public. While not always formally trained in research, their contributions are increasingly recognized as essential to translational science and health equity.