Community engagement core

Building research capacity, developing investigators, and partnering with communities to improve chronic disease outcomes across Houston and beyond.

what we do

The Community Engagement Core (CEC) works with the RCMI at UH to address community-identified health challenges by rapidly disseminating scientific breakthroughs and data-driven best practices that leverage sustainable partnerships with community stakeholders.

strengthen research infrastructure

Maintain core facilities, technology, and platforms that support all phases of research.

Advance Data & Information Systems

Build and manage secure, support all phases of research

Drive Quality & Continuous Improvement

Implement quahlity frameworks to evaluate performance and support continuous learning

Provide Expert Research Services

Offer biostatistics, study design, data management, and other specialized services to research.

Core Services & resources

Explore our comprehensive selection of services that cater to a variety of needs, ensuring complete customer satisfaction.

Community Research Partnership Council

Expert support for study design, analysis plans, and interpretation.

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the sure program

Secure data capture, curation, sharing, and integration.

Partner Ecosystem map

Tools and expertise to turn data into actionable insights.

Meet Our Talented Team

Our passionate and dedicated team brings together a diverse range of skills and expertise to deliver exceptional results. From creative visionaries to meticulous strategists, we work seamlessly together to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations.

Rosenda Murillo

Ph.D.

Associate Professor & Program Co-Director, Health

Kiara Spooner

Ph.D.

Research Associate Professor & Co-Director

Deedra Toney

Program Manager

Resources

Our office serves as the executive function, providing leadership, centralized management, and oversight.

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Resource

Community Research Partnership Council

Our Community Research Partnership Council (CRPC) connects the RCMI with organizations positioned to identify, address, and help translate solutions to consequential chronic disease health disparity challenges.