Getting Involved with CARES
Whether you’re an early-stage investigator, seasoned researcher, community member, policy maker, or someone else, the CARES Center offers ways for you to get involved. Choose one of the options below to learn more about how you can get involved.
For general inquiries, please contact Kaitlyn Waugaman, MPH, RDN, LDN (She/her/hers) at kjwaugaman@uabmc.edu.
Early-Stage Investigators
The CARES Center offers early-stage investigators access to our career enhancement program. This career resource offers guidance and training tools for a competitive, independent career in cancer research.
Investigators
Investigators interested in getting involved with the CARES Center can apply for one of our pilot program opportunities.
Research Participants
Research participants are vital to the ongoing discovery and success found in our programs. If you’re interested becoming a research participant or would like more information, please contact Kaitlyn Waugaman (kjwaugaman@uabmc.edu).
Community Members
Community leaders are important partners in identifying and addressing critical issues a neighborhood might face. To ensure we’re providing interventions that will fit a community’s needs, we’ve established a Community Advisory Board.
Policy Makers
Are you a policy maker looking to make a change from the top, down? See how the CARES Center can be a part of positive change in your community. For more information, please reach out to Kaitlyn Waugaman (kjwaugaman@uabmc.edu).
Other Opportunities
Are you someone else looking to be a part of the CARES Center? There are many other ways to get involved. For more specific questions, please reach out to Kaitlyn Waugaman (kjwaugaman@uabmc.edu).
