Journey to Better Health | AWARE for All – Houston
November 17th @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm CST Free!
Learn what clinical trials are
Dinner & Refreshments Included
Hear clinical study participants share their personal experience
Free health screenings & vaccinations
Meet local organizations from your community
Join us at CISCRP’s free, educational event to learn what clinical trials are, why they are important, and how you can get involved. AWARE for All – Houston will feature a panel discussion lead by community members who have participated in a clinical trial or work as a healthcare professional. This event will also feature both local and national exhibiting organizations with resources about clinical research and the programs and services they offer.
Have questions about the event? Email: awareforall@ciscrp.org
AGENDA:
5:00-6:00 PM:
Visit Exhibit Center
Access free health screenings and visit exhibits from research, advocacy, community, and wellness organizations.
6:00-8:00 PM
Clinical Research Presentation
Featuring Panel Discussion
Learn about the basics of the clinical trial process, the safeguards in place, the importance of diversity in trials, and more. Also, you will be able to hear from knowledgeable healthcare and research professionals, and from community members who have participated in a clinical trial.
HEALTH SCREENINGS:
Vision Screenings
Provided by Prevent Blindness Texas
Flu Shots
Provided by Walgreens
Blood Pressure Screenings
Provided by Houston Community College LVN Program
Hep C, HIV, and Syphilis Screenings
Provided by Legacy Community Health
SPEAKERS:
Bridget Chapital
BS, MEd, Founder & Director
of Hypothesis Haven Science Club
Jordyne Blaise
Clinical Community Engagement Lead, Vertex
Carol Alcasey
Senior Manager, Clinical Patient Recruitment, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies
Kristen Hanks
President, Texas Liver Foundation
Crystal Parker
Janssen
Cassandra Harris
Manager, Health Education
Center for Community-Engaged
Translational Research
Donna Esposito
Nursing Manager, Houston Methodist
Dominique Guinn
Blood & Bone Marrow Cancer Trial Participant
Theresa-Ann Sturrock
Covid-19 Clinical Trial Participant
MEET LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:
- Harris County Public Health
- Mosquito and Vector Control
- Houston Area Parkinson Society
- Houston Community College LVN program
- Hypothesis Haven
- Janssen
- Legacy Community Health
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- Lupus Foundation of America
- Texas Gulf Coast Chapter
- MD Anderson Comprehensive Cancer Center
- Mercury Clinical Research
- Otsuka
- Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
- Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast
- Prevent Blindess Texas
- Prolato Clinical Research Center
- Tony’s Place
- Vertex
Hear From Past AWARE for All Attendees:
Begin your Journey to Better Health
Join us on Nov 17th to take charge of your health.
