Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Research with the LION Mobile Clinic in Central Pennsylvania
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM / June 10, 2024
Penn State CTSI Translational Science Seminar Series: Research with the LION Mobile Clinic in Central Pennsylvania
This session will provide an overview of the LION Mobile Clinic Initiative. Presenters will discuss ways in which service, research and teaching have been integrated into its operations, including the Penn State Community Health Equity & Engagement in Research (CHEER) initiative, and future plans.
Michael McShane, is an assistant professor of medicine in the Department of General Internal Medicine. His research, teaching and service interests intersect in creating curriculum that is responsive to community needs, particularly for underserved communities.
Jess Abrams Schrodel is a research project manager for CHEER at the Penn State College of Medicine. With many years of experience working in educational equity and human service partnerships, Abrams Schrodel strives to create meaningful connections between community members and researchers that promote equity in health care in under-resourced communities to reduce health disparities. As a doctoral student in the Penn State Lifelong Learning and Adult Education program, Abrams Schrodel is focused on researching identity development among women.