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  • TESTING IMPACT DISPLAY

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    • 2026 CCTS Summer Jamboree Builds Skills and Connections for Translational Scientists

      Written by Brian C. Moon | August 7, 2026

      Seventy-five scholars, trainees, mentors, researchers, and community partners took part in the 2026 Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) Summer Jamboree, which culminated in a July 15 public program at the UAB Marnix Heersink Conference Center.

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    • CEI Perspectives: Community Action Boards Build Trust, Collaboration, and Community Impact

      Written by Brian C. Moon - July 28, 2026

      Community members bring knowledge, experience, and local perspective that can strengthen research, programs, and academic-community partnerships. Engaging them in meaningful roles to shape that work was the focus of the latest Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) Community Engagement Institute (CEI) Perspectives event, “Community Action Boards: Building Trust, Collaboration, and Community Impact,” presented June 26, 2026, via Zoom.

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    • Clifford Kennon Recognized with Urban League of Alabama Community Champion Award

      Brian C. Moon – July 10, 2026

      Clifford Kennon, EdS, MPA, CPP, Program Director of the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) Community Engagement Institute, has been recognized by the Urban League of Alabama as a Community Champion honoree.

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    • 2026 Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Celebration of Service Awards

      Brian C. Moon – May 21, 2026

      At the 2026 Albert Schweitzer Fellowship (ASF) of Alabama Celebration of Service, the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) once again sponsored the annual Excellence in Mentorship awards, recognizing outstanding individuals who have made a lasting impact through guidance, leadership, and service to ASF Fellows.

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    • CEI Perspectives: Discovering the Power of Nutrition for Communities

      Written by Brian C. Moon - April 10, 2026

      In recognition of National Nutrition Month®, the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) brought together researchers, community leaders, and public health professionals for a Community Engagement Institute (CEI) Perspectives panel, “Discover the Power of Nutrition for Communities,” held March 31, 2026. Grounded in this year’s national theme, “Discover the Power of Nutrition,” the discussion explored how food access, education, and culturally informed strategies can support healthier communities across Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. This event reflects a broader and growing focus across the CCTS Partner Network to advance nutrition through research, training, and community engagement.

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    • Beyond the Science: 2026 CCTS Bioethics Forum Highlights Collaborative Research Partnerships

      Written by Brian C. Moon - March 4, 2026
      More than 80 researchers, community leaders, and public health professionals gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, on February 26, 2026, for the 11th Annual CCTS Bioethics Forum, hosted by Tuskegee University at the Elevation Convening Center & Hotel. Centered on the theme “Beyond the Science: Co-Creating Fundable Research with Communities for Lasting Impact,” the forum explored practical strategies for strengthening ethical research partnerships and advancing health outcomes.

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