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Building Trust: Navigating Research and Healthcare in Marginalized Communities

When it comes to conducting research, how do you foster a genuine, healthy relationship with the communities you’re working with? In marginalized communities, where a history of harm and mistreatment runs deep, trust becomes the foundation for everything. Katie Cueva emphasizes that researchers must not only be invited into these communities but also ensure their intentions are aligned with the best interests of those they aim to serve.

In this eye-opening conversation, Katie takes us through the historical context of racism and colonialism in Alaska, exploring how these legacies continue to shape healthcare delivery today. She reveals the profound ways these historical injustices influence community trust and how researchers can work toward healing and reconciliation in their efforts.

Listen in as Katie shares valuable insights on the delicate balance between research, community, and healthcare, and how we can reshape the future by centering the voices of those who have been most affected. 

This season is brought to you in collaboration with ZERO- The End of Prostate Cancer (ZERO). This builds upon the Promoting Health Equity in Cancer Care: A Virtual Workshop hosted by The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) which was co-chaired by Gwen Darien of NPAF and Reggie Tucker-Seeley of ZERO.