ENGAGE Seeks to Empower the Public

ENGAGE co-chairs Suzanne Bakken (l) and Christin Veasley

NIH considers patients and other members of the public to be essential partners in research and is seeking public input on preferences, experiences and recommendations relating to increasing community engagement in all phases of clinical research.

To accomplish this goal, NIH asked the novel and exceptional technology and research advisory committee (NExTRAC) to form the ENGAGE Working Group, which includes patients, advocates, researchers, clinicians, non-profit representatives and other members of the public.

For more information and to submit your input:

• Visit the ENGAGE website: https://partnersinresearch.nih.gov
• Provide public feedback via this request for information at go.nih.gov/hQwluB7
• NIH will host an informational webinar related to the RFI on July 17, which will also include significant time for public feedback. Details to come.
• Check out the ENGAGE blog at https://osp.od.nih.gov/the-promise-of-nih-engage/.