Workshop Description: Aye, research is sick! Ever curious how new medicines and medical devices are created? Join us for an exciting, unforgettable, hands-on research experience where you will dive into the world of clinical trials research with a focus on equity. Through interactive activities, you'll explore anatomy, medical drugs & devices, and even create your own diverse sample population for a clinical study. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to unleash your potential, have a blast, show your insight with creativity while making a difference.
Participants can expect: Discussion, Hands-on Activity, Small group work, Movement, Q&A
This workshop is offered: All Day, Sessions 1-4
Speaker Bio: Mabel Peters is the Clinical Trials Participant Liaison for the University of Wisconsin Clinical Trials Institute and Office of BioHealth Industry Partnerships. She has 25+ years of Clinical Trials Research and Industry experience. Her experience includes the development of community and campus partnerships, clinical and non-clinical research implementation, patient/participant engagement including industry and non-profit partnerships, as well as student/school collaborations. Mabel's mission is to raise awareness and educate, cultivate relationships, and support diverse groups in clinical trials research and health equity. She is passionate about encouraging & empowering people, bring joy to their heart, and making an impact & difference with the people she encounters in the world.
Workshop Description: In this workshop, students will play the role of a physician as they work through diagnosing and treating a curious patient presentation. Students interested in pursuing a healthcare career or who love problem solving will enjoy this workshop.
Participants can expect: Discussion, Hands-on Activity, Problem-solving
This workshop is offered: AM, Sessions 1 & 2
Speaker Bio: Dr. Morgan White is an assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. White has committed herself to addressing issues affecting the healthcare needs of the black community and supporting the educational pipeline to train more black doctors. Dr. White helped launch the EnRICH (Enhancing Representation to Improve our Community’s Health) pathway program, which is a program that offers mentorship, clinical opportunities in diverse communities, networking, community projects, and conference scholarship support to underrepresented minority in medicine UW medical students that are interested in family medicine. For Dr. White, medicine is more than just physical conditions and treatments; it is about relationships, values, and creating communities that promote health. When not working, Dr. White can be found watching Michigan football (Go Blue!), cooking or playing tennis.
Workshop Description: Come learn about Indigenous Health topics through a game of Jeopardy! Prizes will be awarded to winning teams!
Participants can expect: Discussion, Small group work, Verbal Presentation / Lecture, Game(s), Q&A
This workshop is offered: AM, Sessions 1 & 2
Speaker Bio: Since 2012, the Native American Center for Health Professions (NACHP) has provided a supportive, mentoring environment for Indigenous health professional students at UW–Madison, with the ultimate goal of improving the health and well-being of Native people and communities through:
Enhancing recruitment of Native students to UW health professional schools and programs -Improving the Native health professional student experience
Establishing and enhancing Native health education opportunities
Recruiting, retaining and developing Native faculty
Growing Native health academic programs in research and education with tribal communities
Workshop Description: I will share the dynamics of community action around cancer awareness. Pointing out that communities are leading the support side of individual health and wellness while introducing how research needs participation and engagement from affected people.
Participants can expect: Discussion, Verbal Presentation / Lecture, Q&A
This workshop is offered: PM, Sessions 3 & 4
Speaker Bio: Joshua Wright is a Community Project Coordinator for the Cancer Health Disparities Initiative at the UW Carbone Cancer Center. He works with community organizations, individuals and leaders to promote cancer awareness and advocate for on-time cancer screenings for populations experiencing a higher cancer burden.
Workshop Description: Come learn about your rights in healthcare and how to advocate for yourself in healthcare settings from teens who live in the Madison area. These teens are called teen educators, and they work with a Wisconsin local non-profit called PATCH. PATCH stands for Providers and Teens Communicating for Health. We can't wait to connect with you!
Participants can expect: Discussion, Hands-on Activity, Small group work, Movement, Advocacy / Action, Verbal Presentation / Lecture, Q&A
This workshop is offered: PM, Sessions 3 & 4
Speaker Bio: Providers and Teens Communicating for Health (PATCH) is a Wisconsin local non-profit organization that started in 2014. We specialize in teen education and healthcare advocacy.
Workshop Description: This workshop will explore the services Planned Parenthood of WI provides, how to access these services, and barriers people face to getting the reproductive and sexual healthcare they need. Interactive activities and discussion will delve into why and how these barriers exist. Finally, participants will get a chance to engage in brainstorming ways to overcome these barriers, empowering themselves and others to manage their health in the ways that are right for them.
Participants can expect: Discussion, Hands-on Activity, Q&A
This workshop is offered: PM, Session 3 & 4
Speaker Bio: Margo DeNuccio has worked in the Education Department of Planned Parenthood of WI for 14 years. She currently serves as one of the organization’s Community Education and Outreach Coordinators and covers the Madison area. In this role, she provides sexual and reproductive health education to community groups and helps connect people with the services PPWI health centers provide. She especially loves working with teens and young adults, is passionate about addressing barriers people face in accessing quality health care and aims to empower all individuals to manage their sexual and reproductive health.
Workshop Description: What policy strategies show promise in boosting health equity in the community? Through hands-on, interactive exercises, we will explore the role of public policy in shaping people's opportunities to live full, healthy lives.
Participants can expect: Discussion, Hands-on Activity, Small group work, Q&A
This workshop is offered: AM, Sessions 1 & 2
Speaker Bio: Mary Michaud teaches courses on US health policy for students at UW-Madison. She has worked in public health and health equity for nearly 3 decades and is the proud parent of 2 West HS grads.