For investigators, there is much to be considered when choosing how to conduct research projects. Which demographics will you target? Which funding mechanisms should you apply for? How long will it take you to accomplish your aims? One of the most important considerations that seems simple enough, though it can sometimes appear unfamiliar to investigators, is the involvement of one’s community.
One Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) Medicine faculty member seems to have mastered the formula of engaging with community members and organizations in order to advance clinical and translational science, specifically in the area of sexual healthcare. Hilary Reno, M.D., Ph.D., WashU Medicine Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases, has also served as the Medical Director of the St. Louis County Sexual Health Clinic since 2007, having recently stepped down from this role in late 2024 to focus on running the clinic Qualifying Individual programs…
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