Sixth Annual Appalachian Translational Research Network Summit
ATRN members share best practices in community engagement and new research projects in Appalachia.
As one of the newest members of the Appalachian Translational Research Network (ATRN), Pennsylvania State University’s Clinical & Translational Science Institute hosted the Sixth Annual ATRN Summit October 30 & 31. Representatives from most of the ATRN partner institutions and research centers were present to discuss the challenges, successes, and future collaborative opportunities of conducting clinical and translational research projects in Appalachian.
The summit, which took place at the Hershey Lodge, focused on identifying new areas of research or collaboration to help with addressing the significant health challenges and disparities specific to Appalachia. Highlights included presentations by representatives from the Appalachian Regional Commission, the hosts of PBS radio & podcast show Inside Appalachia, the National Cancer Institute and the National Center for Advancing Clinical and Translational Sciences, and a poster session addressing 25 important research initiatives.
ATRN institution members had an opportunity to share best practices in the area of community engagement and new and exciting research projects in Appalachia. Attendees were also treated to a taste of true Appalachian culture during a networking session which included live music from The Lonesome Fiddle Ramblers.
Next fall, the Seventh Annual ATRN Summit will be hosted by the University of Kentucky. If you are interested in becoming an individual member of the ATRN or would like to receive updates and registration information for next year’s summit, please contact Jeff Grever.