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Research Access

Learn more about Research Access.

  • What's It All About

    Providing access to clinical and translational research to all populations is essential for a comprehensive understanding of health and disease across demographics.  GHUCCTS is committed to increasing research participation and improving health outcomes for all people, ensuring research results reflect real-world patients.

    Click on the "Tell Me More" tab to learn how GHUCCTS can support your study’s efforts to ensure community participation in research. 

  • Who is Responsible

    Florencia Gonzalez, MPH
    HU Director, Research Access
    Community Networks Manager, Community Engagement
    Howard University
    florencia.gonzalez@howard.edu

    Marie Therese (Terry) Jeffs, BSN, RN, CRN-BC
    GU Director, Research Access
    Nurse Manager, Clinical Research Unit
    Georgetown University Medical Center
    jeffsm@georgetown.edu

    Team Members

    Angie Wilkins, BS
    Program Manager, Clinical Research Unit
    Georgetown University Medical Center
    apw8@georgetown.edu

    Dalilia Ferrante, MS
    Program Coordinator, Clinical Research Unit
    Georgetown University Medical Center
    df684@georgetown.edu

    Jane Otado, PhD
    Director, Regulatory, Ethics, Knowledge, and Support
    Howard University, Clinical Research Unit
    j_otado@howard.edu

    Debra Odor, BSN RN
    Nurse Manager, Clinical Research Unit
    Howard University
    dordor@howard.edu

  • Tell Me More

    GHUCCTS supports research teams with no-cost consultation services throughout all phases of research development.  To optimize the impact of our support, it is most effective when research teams reach out to us at the beginning of study planning and budgeting.  Consultation support includes:

    • Planning and budgeting for recruitment and engagement of all populations (social media, community outreach, material development, ResearchMatch)
    • Service referrals to ensure research study comprehension for all (i.e, consent forms, recruitment material, surveys)
    • Resource recommendations for effective recruitment & participant engagement
    • Referral to other related GHUCCTS services including guidance on Community Engagement methods and input from our Participant Advisory Board.

    For questions or to set up a no-cost consultation, contact Terry Jeffs at jeffsm@georgetown.edu or Florencia Gonzalez at florencia.gonzalez@howard.edu.

  • Services & Resources

    For details of consultation support, go to the "Tell Me More" tab.  To schedule a consultation, please contact Florencia Gonzalez at florencia.gonzalez@howard.edu or complete our request form

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