CDC Prevention Research Centers Kickoff Meeting | University of Pennsylvania Prevention Research Center

Events

| November 3, 2014

Photo Credit: Sarah Green

UPenn PRC Director Karen Glanz attended the CDC Kickoff Meeting for the new cohort of Prevention Research Centers in Atlanta, Georgia.

Welcome from the Directors

The UPenn PRC is a catalyst for research in chronic disease prevention and a leader in advancing the science and practice of prevention research. Along with our ongoing studies in cancer prevention, cognitive health, and new strategies for weight loss, we’re researching adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancers, the economic impact of clinical trials, and a Penn-community partnership, the Philadelphia Health Leadership Institute. We invite you to learn more about these projects and our dedicated investigators and staff on this website. - Karen Glanz & Kevin Volpp

Q & A Spotlight

Carolyn Cannuscio, ScD, Core Co-Lead
How do you bridge the gap between academia and community involvement?
The primary conflict is that the priorities of organizations which fund research don't always align with those of the community. For instance, Philadelphians identify violence, housing insecurity, and joblessness as the main issues they face; however, the opportunities to effect change in those areas are limited by the funds available. I'm hoping the PRC can help bridge this gap by using mixed-methods approaches that better involve residents in the research process.