All of Us Research Program to Hold Campus Event Feb. 1
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions and El Centro Hispano in Jonesboro are partnering with the National Alliance for Hispanic Health to host the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Journey, a traveling, hands-on exhibit that raises awareness about the All of Us Research Program.
The event will be held Friday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on the Heritage Plaza Lawn at the Carl R. Reng Student Union.
"Arkansas State University is honored that the National Alliance for Hispanic Health has chosen our campus as an important stop for the All of Us national tour,” said Dr. Susan Hanrahan, dean, College of Nursing and Health Professions. “We are in a region of the country with significant health disparities among various populations. Greater understanding of health differences with a goal of improved health outcomes is valuable for all of us. We are excited to have the exhibit on campus."
All of Us is an unprecedented effort to gather genetic, biological, environmental, health and lifestyle data from one million or more volunteer participants living in the United States. The program’s ultimate goal is to accelerate research and improve health.
All of Us seeks to transform the relationship between researchers and participants, bringing them together as partners to inform the program’s directions, goals and responsible return of research information. These efforts include building trust among populations historically underrepresented in research.
"As a biology professor and researcher in the biomedical field, I recognize the growing need to develop effective medical treatments that will address the differences among individuals,” added Dr. Fabricio Medina-Bolivar, professor of metabolic engineering, Department of Biological Sciences. “The opportunity to host the National Alliance for Hispanic Health at Arkansas State University will be of great benefit to our students as they prepare to address important medical challenges in the future."
All of Us aims to reflect the rich diversity of the U.S. to help ensure that each community is included in studies that lead to improved health for future generations. Participants will be able to access their own health information, summary data about the entire participant community and information about studies and findings that come from All of Us.
In addition to A-State, members of the community can visit the All of Us Journey at other locations during the weekend, including the El Centro Hispano Health Fair, 211 Vandyne Street, Saturday, Feb. 2, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1101 East Highland Drive, Sunday, Feb. 3, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
