RTI International

?? We are proud to have been selected by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to serve as the Coordination and Data Sharing Center for ReVAMPP, a new research network that will develop vaccines and antibodies against potential pandemic pathogens. Our experts will offer administrative, scientific, and technical expertise to provide centralized approaches to facilitate and disseminate network research activity. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d8WnvYNk

Don’t miss tomorrow’s webinar, “Increasing reading achievement: Using system measures to spur improvement”! Hear RTI experts discuss how a 3-year pilot program improved systems, learning experiences, and outcomes for Black and Latinx students with disabilities in 10 charter management organizations across the U.S.? https://lnkd.in/eGY4bhki

Twenty-five years ago, disability rights activist James Charlton popularized the powerful phrase, 'Nothing about us without us,' embodying the conviction of people with disabilities that they know what is best for them. While strides have been made toward more inclusive research approaches, true representation in research still falls short. Our latest blog outlines three equity-based principles—representation, engagement, and leveraging assets—that are essential for centering people with disabilities in research decision-making. Let’s build a future where inclusion is not just a goal, but a standard. https://lnkd.in/eKTiCjfz Jay Feldman Robin Wisniewski, Ph.D., NCSP #DisabilityRights #InclusiveResearch #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #EquityInAction #DDAM2024

Continuing the series on the Justice For All TTA grant, check out part two — improving jury diversity. Our team is developing recommendations to address underrepresentation of people of color serving on juries in St. Louis County, MN to share with attorneys, judges, court administrators, elected officials, and others. https://lnkd.in/ehDP3gRb

We're gearing up for COP16, the UN Biodiversity Conference, to tackle the urgent challenge of biodiversity loss and protect nature. This year’s conference will bring together governments following the adoption of the Global Biodiversity Framework at COP15 to discuss action plans for achieving the 2050 goals to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Jonathan Schwarz and Jennifer Park will be on the ground, contributing to critical conversations on biodiversity’s essential role in planetary health, food security, and sustainable development, including: ?? Ensuring today's actions make a real #NaturePositive impact. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dRwHGHQa ?? Addressing the increasingly interconnected world and identifying win-win solutions for #climatechange and #biodiversity loss. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-HNpfcB We all have a role to play. Let's work together to protect nature! ?? #COP16 #Biodiversity #NaturePositive #Sustainability #ClimateAction

We’re excited to share that Phillip W. Graham from RTI International will be honored at this year’s Bennett Lecture in Prevention Science! Phillip is a leading expert in community research, focusing on how to make research impactful in diverse settings. Join him at Penn State University Park campus on October 2 & 3 to hear his public lectures on making research work in real-world communities.

Join RTI International and other partners of USAID’s Act to End Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) | East program at #NNN2024 from October 1st-3rd in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.?? The theme of this year’s conference, “Collaboration for Change: Fostering Global Equity and Strengthening Community Engagement in NTDs,” highlights the need to address social determinants of health, advance health equity in must-reach communities, build and utilize evidence for action, integrate NTD work into broader health and development agendas, address the burden of NTDs on mental health, and more to achieve the @World Health Organization’s NTD Road Map 2030 goals.? Learn more and check out Act | East’s full list of presentations here: https://lnkd.in/eTCK9ttf

The USAID End Wildlife Crime (EWC) activity, implemented by RTI, is taking bold steps to combat wildlife trafficking across Southeast Asia by building strong partnerships with civil society organizations, the private sector, and underrepresented communities ??. With a focus on capacity building and policy coordination, EWC works to reduce both the supply and demand for wildlife parts and products ????. Learn more: https://ow.ly/5g3L50TgjS2

#ICYMI: RTI International was awarded a new USAID-funded project in #Bangladesh to strengthen local health systems. The project will work closely with the Government of Bangladesh and local partners to support the country's journey toward Universal Health Coverage by 2030 through: ? Data for decision-making ? Cultivating local health leaders ? Making systems improvements at scale Read more about the project: https://lnkd.in/e7ksJYdh

Research reveals that microplastics are not just contaminating our oceans and soil—they're infiltrating our bodies and crossing the blood-brain barrier, suggesting potential impacts on the nervous system. Our latest blog outlines what you should know about related human health risks. #Microplastics #BloodBrainBarrier #PlasticPollution https://lnkd.in/eNhykZAp Featuring RTI Experts: Kayla Messier Jones, Imari Walker-Franklin, Ph.D., Jamie Pero Parker, and Jennifer Hoponick Redmon