ACCEL + Community
Community-engaged research (CEnR) is not a specific methodology; rather it is a value system that gives priority to the voice of the community and patient. CEnR is a collaborative process between the researcher and community partners to create and disseminate knowledge to contribute to the discipline and strengthen the well-being of the community.
CEnR requires a relationship between community partners and researchers that addresses local health issues through shared power, negotiation, and commitment to finding a solution. By engaging the communities most affected by the research, we will make the research more locally meaningful and impactful.
Annual Community Research Exchange
The Community Research Exchange (CRE) is an innovative annual event which showcases ACCEL's commitment to community-engaged research (CEnR) and brings together Delaware's communities with researchers from across the translational spectrum.
Community-Engaged Research Studies
Learn more about ACCEL's funded community engaged research projects over the last decade.
Community Partners
ACCEL has relationships with many organizations and institutions across Delaware to address local health issues and to engage the communities most affected by our research.
Helpful Links & Resources
Whether you're a researcher or a member of our community, these resources will help you understand community engaged research and its importance. Here you will find a glossary, guidebooks, workshops and modules on topics ranging from community engaged research to health equity to community participatory research.