Stay locked in with the CCTS for TIERS+, our new exclusive bonus TIERS sessions! In addition to our monthly TIERS program curriculum, we will present additional sessions throughout the year that feature hot topics and take a deeper dive into areas that are highly requested from our subject matter experts. You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve on your learning journey!
For more information about TIERS+, please contact:
Tyren Lucas, MBA
Director, CCTS Training Academy
lucastj@uab.edu - (205) 934-6670
Upcoming TIERS+ Presentations:
TIERS+ | The Health Impact of the Exposome: Socio-environmental Factors
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This TIERS+ series provides the conceptual, methodological, and applied skills needed to incorporate elements such as socio-environmental factors into population research. The program focuses on non-medical drivers of health measured at the individual, household, and small-area (neighborhood or community) levels. By the end of the series, participants will be prepared to design studies that quantify how these factors influence disease development, progression, management, and outcomes, as well as evaluate interventions to address their effects.
This series will be conducted in a hybrid format. Four didactic modules will be delivered virtually, occurring monthly on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 12-1 PM (CT) starting Jan. 28, 2026. Two hands-on, in-person workshops will be delivered in Summer 2026 on the campus of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (more info coming soon). Click here to register for all virtual events in this series now.
Session 3: "Area-level Socio-environmental Measures and Resources"
March 25, 2026; 12-1 (CT) PM via Zoom
Presenters: Ariann Nassel, MA and Elizabeth Baker, PhD - Register Now
- Understand Census geography
- Define what constitutes an area-level socio-environmental measure
- Describe the difference between area-level variables and composite indices
- Select appropriate area-level measures for your research study
- Identify area-level socio-environmental data sources and measures for your study
Session 4: "Integrating Socio-environmental measures and patient data"
April 22, 2026; 12-1 (CT) PM via Zoom
Presenter: Lucia Juarez, PhD and Elizabeth Baker, PhD - Register Now
- Describe the types of socio-environmental data available in EMR
- Understand the steps for integrating area-level socio-environmental measures with patient data
- Identify appropriate levels of data aggregation and composite measure development
- Select appropriate statistical methods for linked datasets
TIERS+ "Best Practices in Mentoring: Building Skills, Careers, and Community"
March 27, 2026; 12-1 (CT) PM via Zoom
Presenter: Dr. Lisa Jackson
Join Dr. Lisa Jackson on March 27th for a discussion on building effective mentoring relationships that support skill development, career growth, and strong research communities. Whether you’re new to mentoring or looking to refine your approach, this workshop will help prepare you for deeper engagement in the CCTS Case Studies in Mentoring cohort launching April 7, 2026.
Register for Best Practices in Mentoring Now