Cultural Ambassadors
A Unique Community Partnership

YCCI recognizes that broadening community participation in clinical research involves linking investigators directly to resources in the community.
Cultural ambassadors are available to:
- Participate in projects, community engagement activities and community events designed to promote and increase participation in clinical trials.
- Assist in the development of recruitment plans for specific trials.
- Assist in the development of protocols for specific trials.
- Provide translation services for informed consents and other materials into Spanish.
YCCI initially provided intensive training on topics such as the importance of clinical research, how it is conducted, and protections for human subjects. Continuing education is provided on an ongoing basis through monthly faculty presentations.
For more information or to request services provided by this program, please contact Brittany Harris at 203.785.2504 or brittany.harris@yale.edu.
The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church, the nation’s oldest denomination, is a major faith-based organization servicing more than 1,000,000 members.
Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. is partnering with Yale to raise awareness in the Latino community regarding clinical research and its role in addressing health disparities.
YCCI has developed a series of recruitment materials to educate volunteers and engage them in clinical research at Yale.
Renee Dinino's interview with Reverend Leroy Perry, Pastor at St. Stephens AME Zion Church in Branford, and Reverend Elvin Clayton, Pastor at Walter's Memorial Church in Bridgeport.