The National Academy of Medicine’s Building Trust in Health Science Collaborative, supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, brings together community members, researchers, and institutions to strengthen public confidence in health science.
The Collaborative’s central objective is to strengthen public trust in health science by fostering genuine community partnerships, promoting transparency in research practices, and amplifying lived experiences. The Collaborative strives to bridge the gap between scientific institutions and the communities they serve, ensuring that health science is inclusive, responsive, and rooted in trust.
During this virtual roundtable, we will share background information and initial components of the Building Trust in Health Science Collaborative, presenting its foundational goals and strategic framework. This convening marks the beginning of a public-facing dialogue, where we invite open input, feedback, and shared reflection to shape the path forward together.
Providing consistent opportunities for sharing, listening and feedback is crucial—both in this forum and beyond by fostering transparency and ensuring that our work remains responsive to the communities it aims to serve. This kind of dialogue is not just valuable—it’s foundational to accountability, lasting impact and systems change.
Join us on September 17th, 2025.
The objectives during our time together include:
- Formally announce the NAM Building Trust in Health Science Through Community Partnership and Lived Experience Action Collaborative, its background, purpose and initial structure
- Define Health Science, as it relates to the collaborative and building trust
- Present the current Collaborative’s initial Mission, Vision, and Framework
- Host interactive breakouts for questions and discussions about trust
- Invite public input/feedback on the Collaborative’s objectives and approach
Learn more about the Collaborative at https://nam.edu/our-work/programs/building-trust-in-health-science-through-community-partnership-and-lived-experience/
