The Gift of Research: Community Voices & Health Stories

Cheryl McCloud speaks to members of the community, All of Us participants, and medical researchers, about how they feel about participating in health research. Their stories paint a picture that can help us understand how to keep our communities healthy. 

How to get involved in health research: 

• https://www.bmc.org/research-operations/participate-research
• https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/research-and-innovation/participate-in-research 
• https://www.bmc.org/research/participate-research-or-clinical-trials 
• https://www.massgeneral.org/research/clinical-trials 
• clincialtrials.gov
• JoinAllofUs.org/PodcastNE 

Sources: 

1. https://www.framinghamheartstudy.org/files/2023/09/75th-Anniversary-of-FHS-BU-Article.pdf 
2. What clinical trial statistics tell us about the state of research today (antidote.me)
3. Newly Identified Genetic Variant Protects Against Alzheimer’s | Harvard Medical School
4. The Gene That Explains Statins’ Most Puzzling Side Effect - The Atlantic
5. People fearful of taking part in vital clinical research | ScienceDaily