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Cincinnati Children’s recently celebrated the opening of the Winslow Research Pavilion on May 5, 2026, adding new laboratory space and serving as the new home of the Vaccine Research Center, the Discover Together Biobank and a Freezer Archive for long-term storage of research samples. Over the past decade, the Discover Together Biobank and the Vaccine Research Center have partnered with the CCTST Cincinnati Children’s Research Participant Advisory Council (CCHMC RPAC) and th

Stanford School of Medicine, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), and the CTSA Coordination, Communication, and Operations Support (CCOS), recently hosted a collaborative workshop on real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) in Washington, DC. The multidisciplinary workshop brought together researchers, patients, industry, and government leaders to advance the future of RWD/RWE research. Discussions emphasized transparency, adaptability, and

Monica Banks - CCHMC RPAC Member Monica Banks, a member of Cincinnati Children's Research Participant Advisory Council (RPAC), was invited to share her experiences and perspectives on her research journey as a parent and family advocate. She also discussed the value of researchers seeking RPAC feedback to help ensure studies are designed with participants and families in mind. Tell us a little about you! I am a wife, mom of two amazing young adults, owner of a hair salon, and

Congratulations to those that received funding through the CCTST's Pilot Translational Science and Mentored Science Grant Program, along with the Community Engagement Translational Science Pilot Grant Program. Funding for both programs will run from June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027. Community Engagement Translational Science Pilot Grant Program: Adapting Group-Based Interventions to Support Caregiver Engagement and Program Delivery PI: Sarah Beal, CCHMC Behavioral Medicine and Cli

Time to get healthy - take charge of your health and your life! Know your health numbers, get your screenings, and tap into all the resources available to YOU! The West End Community Research Advisory Board (WE C-RAB) is bringing health information, screenings, resources, and community support directly to the neighborhood so individuals and families can live healthier lives. It starts with the basics: getting screened, knowing your health numbers, accessing accurate informati

Nolan Breitenstein, CCHMC RPAC Member Nolan Breitenstein is a 12-year-old boy with Tourette’s Syndrome and a new member of the Cincinnati Children’s Research Participant Advisory Group (CCHMC RPAC). Along with his mother, Heidi, Nolan attends the monthly CCHMC RPAC meetings to provide feedback from the perspective of a child who has participated in research. Read below to learn more about Nolan and his experience with research! Tell us a little about you! I love playing sel