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287 Perceptions of Scientist and Community Members Regarding the Social Responsibility of Translational Science.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 April 2024

Vishnu R Subrahmanyam*
Affiliation:
University of Texas Medical Branch Loutrianakis (UTMB), Beatty (ADA Womens Center), Bohn (UTMB), Croisant (UTMB), Cunningham (UTMB), Farroni (UTMB), Guinn (TSU), Horton (UTMB), Gienger, Mathur (TSU), Miller (Southern AIDS Coalition), Mc Namara (UTMB), Molldrem (UTMB), Pounds (TSU), Tumilty (UTMB), Smith (UTMB), Loudd (TSU).
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Abstract

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OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Translational Science includes the social responsibility to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities. This study aims to determine how scientists and community members perceive the social responsibility of translational science. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Methods include a series of 12 one-hour semi-structured focus groups. Six groups were held with a total of 34 scientists and four with approximately 32 community members (community focus groups still ongoing). Sample includes scientists and community members affiliated to one of three research fields: HIV/AIDS, Maternal Health, and Mental Health/Substance Use. Inclusion criteria for scientists were based on their scholarly contributions to a field. Community members included individuals who self-identified as affiliated to any above fields. Using reflexive thematic analysis, we analyzed the transcripts against existing frameworks on social responsibility. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Literature on social responsibility suggests that translational science should be relevant, usable and sustainable for end-users. Scientists and community members identified the same groups for whom research is relevant. Scientists often conceptualized social responsibility through the sustainability lens, focusing on results that might have long-term societal impacts. Due to this, they saw limitations to social responsibility in academia and funding structures. Community members often conceptualized social responsibility through the usability lens, focusing on the complexity of research use and access. They saw barriers to social responsibility in systemic disparities. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: Although participants emphasized different practices in focus groups, participants seemed generally interested in pursuing future discussions to develop best practices and commitments regarding social responsibility. Further discussions will take place in a deliberative dialogue activity in January 2024.

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Health Equity and Community Engagement
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