Originally presented Friday, September 26, 2025; 10-11:30am (CT) via Zoom
Citizen science is a collaborative effort where members of the community participate in scientific research, working with researchers to gather, analyze, and interpret data. Join our Citizen Science listening session as we understand how the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) can support citizen science across our Partner Network transforming the way communities engage with health and many other challenges.
This panel brings together researchers, community leaders, and practitioners to explore public participation in science. Through our panel discussion, we’ll examine how citizen-generated data, local knowledge, and grassroots collaboration are reshaping public health and empowering communities.
Our Moderator and Panelists:
Moderator | Patricia Kissinger, BSN, PhD, MPH
Professor, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Development, Tulane University
Panelist | Pauline K. Long PharmD, DCES
Founder | Principal Consultant Pharmacist | Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, MedsPLUS Pharmacy & Wellness Center
Panelist | Jylana Sheats, PhD, MPH
Associate Professor and Course Director, Social Behavioral and Population Sciences Department, Tulane University,
Panelist | Joseph (TJ) Smith, MBA
Project Manager, City Blocks Wellness Centers, Inc.
Panelist | Jeffery T. Walker, PhDUAB University Professor,J. Frank Barefield, Jr. Endowed Chair in Communities and Crime