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.