Engaging the Community via the Internet in the Context of Translational Research

1. Engaging the Community via the Internet in the Context of Translational Research Anne Kissack, MPH, RD; David Nelson, PhD, MS; Shannon Opel, MPH; Ody Granados, BA, Syed Ahmed, MD, MPH, Dr.PH; Zeno Franco, PhD, MPH Purpose: Describe the landscape of internet resources related to community engagement within the realm of translational science. Importance: Information Technology (IT) is rapidly changing and research, health interventions, and population health data is abundant and easy to access on the internet. Relevance: Translational Science requires two-way communication between scientists and citizens. The internet is one way in which these two “communities” can engage in dialogue and share knowledge. Innovation:The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) of Southeastern Wisconsin ultimately seeks to gain focus group input on how our existing web resource can be constructed into a meaningful resource for Community Engagement in Research (CEnR). Transparency of research, health information, health interventions, and population based health data on the internet Need for bi-directional communication 3-Step Approach Discussion Portability of Information (i.e. iPhones, tablets, etc.) • This grant is funded in part by the Clinical and Translational Science Institute of Southeast Wisconsin, a recipient of a National Clinical and Translational Science Award UL1RR031973 and by Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Research and Education Initiative Fund, a component of the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin.