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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health Sciences
  • Community-Engaged Research
  • Research Translation and Outreach

Background:

  • The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) supports research programs needing translation and outreach.
  • Superfund Basic Research Programs (SBRP) often involve collaborations for community benefit.
  • Contaminated communities face significant financial and social impacts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on a collaborative legislative initiative by Brown University's SBRP.
  • To demonstrate the value of integrated research translation and outreach teams.
  • To showcase the Environmentally Compromised Home Ownership (ECHO) program as a case study.

Main Methods:

  • Collaboration between SBRP outreach/translation teams, state regulatory agencies, and community activists.
  • Development of the Environmentally Compromised Home Ownership (ECHO) program.
  • Legislative initiative focused on mitigating financial impacts in contaminated communities.

Main Results:

  • The ECHO program provides home equity loans up to $25,000 for qualified applicants.
  • Successful collaboration demonstrates effective community engagement strategies.
  • Research translation and outreach activities were differentiated yet well-integrated.

Conclusions:

  • Community-engaged research translation and outreach enhance the utility of research findings.
  • These approaches can address social impacts of contamination and empower stakeholders.
  • NIEHS's renewed commitment to community engagement supports valuable research endeavors.