REGISTER HERE:: https://unc.zoom.us/meeting/register/nDxAK9zcQ4aVqEw5DRVv1Q In this training, we use engaging, interactive methods to provide an overview of engagement in research, highlighting that engagement is not “all or nothing” or “one-size-fits-all", but instead encompasses a wide variety of low touch to high touch approaches that could be right for your study. The session will cover common myths/misconceptions about engagement in research, benefits of and key considerations for engaging patient and community partners in research, and initial steps/existing resources attendees can leverage to begin engaging partners in research. We will use interactive polls, "chat storms," and breakout rooms to make the session interactive.