MCHRI News & Updates
Monday, February 23, 2026, 12pm-1pm
Community-Engaged Research in Action: CERPHE Grantee Project Showcase
This seminar will feature two innovative projects funded by the MCHRI Community-Engaged Research to Promote Health Equity (CERPHE) Pilot Grants, showcasing how community-academic partnerships can advance equitable care for adolescents.
Featured Projects:
Improving Access to Healthcare for Migrant Youth Through Co-Design and Participatory Research Methods
The Teen Van Relationship Strengthening Project: Advancing a Holistic Approach to Adolescent Health Care
These community-academic teams will offer real-world insights from their collaborative projects and share lessons learned regarding the partnership process, the benefits of community-engaged work, and the practical challenges of community-engaged research collaboration.
Presenters:
Lilly Quinonez
Shazeen Suleman, MD MPH, FAAP, FRCPC
Jesus Cubilla, BA
Arash Anoshiravani, MD, MPH
Monday, March 9, 2026, 12pm-1pm
The Trial Innovation Network (TIN) and Why You Should Know About It
The TIN is a network connecting over 60 academic medical institutions with centers for research and recruitment innovation & excellence. It provides support for clinical research that takes place at more than one site or have decentralized elements. In this presentation we will review the different resources and expertise available to Stanford investigators and show how to utilize them. Attendees will also have an opportunity to interact with Stanford faculty who have utilized these resources in past.
Presenters:
Maya Berdichesky, DMD
Laura Simons, PhD
Tuesday, February 9, 2026, 12pm-1pm
Data Use, Decoded:
Navigating Data Use Agreements at Stanford
Overview:
This presentation focuses on how Data Use Agreements move through the university review and approval process and what faculty and research administrators can expect at each stage. Attendees will learn how to submit DUAs for review, how DUA review aligns with required compliance approvals such as IRB review and data risk assessments, common issues that can delay approval, and practical steps to facilitate timely and compliant data sharing.
Presenters:
Sue Kim
Allison Ramos
Stanford Medicine News
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Study suggests most Americans would be healthier without daylight saving time
According to a new analysis by Stanford Medicine scientists, changing clocks twice a year disrupts circadian rhythms, leading to higher rates of stroke and obesity.
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Scientist, advocate and entrepreneur Lucy Shapiro to receive Lasker-Koshland Special Achievement Award
Lucy Shapiro entered biology “like a bolt of lightning.” A groundbreaking scientist, mentor, drug developer and advocate for science communication is recognized for a lifetime of achievements.
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Lung cancer cells in the brain form electrical connections with neurons that spur tumor growth
Small cell lung cancer often metastasizes to the brain. A Stanford Medicine-led study shows the cancer cells form synapses with neurons, and signaling across these synapses encourages tumor growth.
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