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Engaging Participants in Brain Donation 

Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time: 11:00 am- 12:00 pm ET / 8:00 - 9:00 am PT 

About this Webinar: Join us for this 55-minute webinar where the CLARiTI Access Core will share how to apply a Community Engaged Research framework to brain donation engagement. Access Core Co-Leads Drs. Monica Rivera-Mindt and Ozioma Okonkwo will outline guiding principles and explore both implementation strategies and key lessons learned. The session will include a panel discussion to highlight key insights and expertise around brain donation. The webinar will wrap up with an interactive discussion session, offering attendees the opportunity to ask questions, reflect on the strategies presented, and share personal experiences.  

Agenda:

  • 10 min - Welcome & Engaging Participants in Brain Donation - Success Story

  • 10 min - Community-Engaged Research Strategies for Brain Donation

  • 20 min - Guest Panel

  • 15 min - Open Discussion and Q&A

Featured Speakers:

Mónica Rivera Mindt, PhD, ABPP-CN
CLARiTI mPI, Access Core Co-Lead 
Mt. Sinai School of Medicine; Fordham University

Ozioma Okonkwo, PhD
CLARiTI mPI, Access Core Co-Lead
University of Wisconsin-Madison
 
Jessica McDougall
Clinical Core Research Coordinator
University of Washington ADRC
 
Justine Silva

PhD Candidate
University of California, Irvine

Beverly Castillo
Autopsy Program Coordinator and Clinical Core Coordinator
UC San Diego, Shiley-Marcos ADRC

How to Attend this Webinar:
Please register using the form on this page. Upon submission, you will receive a follow-up email with relevant event information, including the Zoom link and calendar invite. Please circulate this page to anyone who would like to join.

Questions?
Please reach out to info@naccdata.org with any questions regarding this webinar.