For Communities

Why is research important? Why it is so important for you to be involved?

Research is important because it provides a scientific approach to testing and learning what tools, interventions, and treatments work best. It provides new knowledge and understanding to help improve health and well-being. For research to provide reliable and effective information about health and well-being, participants need to get involved in studies. Having participants from all backgrounds and ages can help ensure the research being tested is relevant to many populations.

How can you help? Join a research study today!

Learn more about research happening and your local university, medical or research center, and if interested, contact them.

Examples:

• UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
• University of Pittsburgh Clinical and Translational Science Institute
• RAND

Sign up for a research registry to learn more about studies happening in your community.

Example:

• Pitt+Me

Join a Community Advisory Board to help researchers do research with and for communities.

Example: University of Pittsburgh Center for Health Equity Community Research Advisory Board

Let your friends and family know about research you have heard about or been involved in!