Who We Are
Our team consists of individuals from all backgrounds in the research spectrum
The Science Participation Resource Center (SPRC) is dedicated to increasing diversity in all aspects of health research and we see this as a matter of social justice.
As we move closer to the reality of personalized medicine, it is crucial for medical research to include all communities.
We strive to increase this representation by working on community engagement in research, research literacy, storytelling, and language inclusion in research among other areas.
“Research Participation across the Lifespan through Community Engagement”
Our Misson.
In 2016, the Science Participation Resource Center (SPRC) was established under the UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science (UMCCTS) with a four year grant from the National Institutes of Health.
The mission of the Science Participation Resource Center is to increase engagement of special populations in applying medical research in real settings through tailored, culturally responsive strategies. We define special populations as those under-represented in translational research because of age (i.e., pediatrics, geriatrics), race/ethnicity, low socioeconomic status, geographic location (rural or urban), or being Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT).