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🌍 On this Human Rights Day, we recognize that human rights are the foundation for a just, inclusive, and sustainable future. Access to healthcare is a fundamental human right, and the AIDA project harnesses the transformative power of AI to promote equality in gastric cancer prevention. By addressing biases and disparities in care, AIDA empowers clinicians to provide personalized, life-saving treatment and monitoring for all patients, ensuring no one is left behind. This year’s theme reminds us of the urgent need to mobilize action and reinvigorate a global movement for human rights. With innovations like AIDA, we take a step closer to a future where human rights guide us toward better health outcomes and greater equity for everyone. #humanrights #aiforgood #artificialintelligence #ethicalai #healthcareinnovation #cancerawareness #gastriccancer United Nations World Health Organization European Commission European Cancer Organisation UK Research and Innovation

The All-Island Data Bridge: Accelerating Cancer Research Opportunities through Collaborative Data Infrastructure In association with Digital Leaders. The vision set forth by the roundtable could lead to a paradigm shift in cancer research and healthcare on Island of Ireland. By championing integrated data infrastructure, fostering a citizen-centred data-sharing culture, and driving a big data agenda, they pave the way for a future where data isn’t just information—it's the catalyst for innovation, better health outcomes, and improved lives. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02vwnZD0 #Healthcare #technology #health #data #AnaekoDataEngineers #HealthTechSpring2024 #HealthTech #HIRANI #NHS #partnership #TitanicBelfast #Belfast #HTS24 Health Innovation Research Alliance Northern Ireland (HIRANI) Titanic Belfast Queen's University Belfast

I have a special place in my heart for the elderly population. I feel we need to do more to interact engage and LISTEN there is so much to learn! The building blocks of project HEAL is to do just.. HEAL through the trauma and ACTIVE listening. There so much I’ve learned folks since my Fathers diagnosis (he is my HERO) that I sincerely have a new awakening and mission in life to help as many people as can through Advocacy. We first have to recognize the importance of healing ❤️🩹 before we can begin the work. Diversity in clinical trials starts with diversity in perspective. You may find the article below to be quite intriguing…. #diversity #DICT #DICTAmbassador #patientadvocacy #healthequity

#PyxisProud to have Principal Ronnie Tepp present to the Health Care Systems Research Network's Patient Engagement in Research (PER) Scientific Interest Group this past week! Ronnie shared how Pyxis Partners has built a national network of community partners and a robust Community of Practice to accelerate biomedical research and advance #healthequity. She shared key components of our team's strategy to contribute to the building of a diverse All of Us Research Program participant community that is now 820,000+ strong! Some of the key takeaways from the session included: - invite new organizations into the space to expand the community - build capacity as you move through the work with your partners - recognize that while funding for community partners is essential, it must be supplemented with proven, thoughtful community engagement strategies - understand that strong relationships can withstand big challenges - return value to the communities you are seeking to engage - get comfortable with being uncomfortable - think about the messaging, the models and the messenger - acknowledge that while relationships may be deep, they are also delicate - think about the long game. Reach out to Ronnie at rtepp@pyxispartners.co if you want to learn more - we would love to discuss how our team can help you advance your goals! #communityengagement

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Dr. Jara McDonald highlights the importance of diversity and collaboration in advancing clinical research within the communities. "As a Hispanic female in medicine, while the number of women in the field is increasing, we remain underrepresented. It’s crucial to see yourself reflected in the diversity of doctors. Representation matters when patients visit a physician who understands and identifies with their experiences." Understanding diseases, medical interventions, and medication effectiveness relies on diverse participation in clinical studies. At Tekton Research, we are committed to making the recruitment of diverse and underrepresented populations a core competency, essential for the successful enrollment of our awarded trials. #TogetherTekton #MakingLifeBetter #ClinicalTrials #Diversity #ClinicalTrials #TogetherTekton #TektonResearch #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth #MakingLifeBetter

In the #PowerofIdeas series, #MIGlobal contributors explore how we can collectively shape a shared future. In his #PowerofIdeas essay, Silas Buchanan, CEO of Our Healthy Community, explains that clinical researchers need to build and maintain equitable partnerships with trusted community leaders to improve diversity in clinical trials. Read his essay here: https://lnkd.in/e2vE5rYM

We are launching a city-scale, community-centric problem-solving initiative: advancing the culture of health, quality of life, and well-being..for all. Empowering and educating our underserved communities to build resilience through problem-solving, root cause analysis, and effective corrective action and technical assistance Fixing a broad range of issues including housing pollution, health and economic disparities, and aging, among others A three-part series designed to educate and bring knowledge and expertise and just solutions and resources to our communities that need it most. Join Us for Part 1 Advancing A Culture of Health Across Through Problem Solving Join Us! Engage with us on a deeper dive into our Year of Mammography project and understand the barriers and disparities we are experiencing in Portsmouth for breast cancer, especially for Black women. Note; Portsmouth has the highest mortality rate from breast and other cancers in the entire state of Virginia When Monday, August 26, 2024 9 am - 12 pm Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room. Special Note; Wanting to engage healthcare care professionals, especially in this project Join us to: • Review Year of Mammography Project Outcomes • Identify Challenges & Root Causes • Develop a Solutions Plan for Community Centric Engagement It's about building strong, thriving, healthy and vibrant communities Building resilient, equitable, sustainable, and just communities

At Lifestyle Communities, fostering innovation and creativity is at the heart of what we do and the Lifestyle Communities Speaker Series is a key part of that commitment. This initiative brings outstanding individuals from diverse backgrounds to inspire our team and spark meaningful conversations. From Simon Griffiths, CEO of Who Gives a Crap, to Dr. Amantha Imber, organisational psychologist and author of The Health Habit, we’ve been privileged to learn from some truly remarkable people. This month, we welcomed Kristy Roberts from the Melanoma Institute alongside Lifestyler Megan Cook. They shared powerful insights on sun safety, cutting-edge melanoma research, and their personal journeys—reminding us of the importance of both awareness and action.

This 👇🏾👇🏾. Bravo Sid O’Bryant, Ph.D. When the most important questions are not the research questions but the questions the community the research is focused on has. When building meaningful community relationships and trust is more important than research methods. When the onus is on the researchers to be trustworthy and not on the community to trust them. When community members are supported and have a seat at the research team table. When sharing the data and results with the community is the rule and not the exception. When 'community engaged research' is not a buzz phrase but a reality. #research #community #collaboration #trust