Yale, our community partners, and the FDA Office of Minority Health and Health Equity are catalyzing racial equity in clinical trials through community empowerment. For more than a decade under the CTSA, the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation and our Cultural Ambassadors have focused on addressing diverse participation in clinical trials and bridging health gaps. In partnership with the FDA Office of Minority Health and Health Equity, we are connecting investigators to our community and patients—the heroes of clinical research—as one of the hallmarks of YCCI. Learn more about Yale's program, the FDA and minority health, and the importance of participating in clinical trials for all populations.
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.
Request Support of the Cultural Ambassadors
Permission is required if you wish to include the YCCI Cultural Ambassadors or any community programs (including the name of the partner organization or individual members) in grant proposals, media outreach, or research projects. Please note that support of the Cultural Ambassadors is at their discretion and YCCI handles all requests.
The Academy: fireside chat with Gary Bisbee, PhD
Yale Cultural Ambassador Program: Access to Clinical Research and an Approach to Advancing Health Equity
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.
The Yale Cultural Ambassadors on Think Medium's YouTube channel discussing access to clinical research and an approach to advancing health equity.