Community Based Research Collaborative (CBRC)

OHCE is leading UW’s efforts to establish the necessary infrastructure to support implementation of the community engagement and language access aspects of WA State’s Diversity in Clinical Trials law (RCW 69.78). This bill is now live at UW.

In 2025, OHCE brought together multiple community based organizations and developed the Community Based Research Collaboratory (CBRC), which seeks to establish accountability and create a more equitable research environment through transparent, reciprocal partnership that center community voices.

The purpose of the CBRC is to unite researchers and marginalized communities in transformative partnership, ensuring research is driven by community needs. We aim to establish a foundation of trust and equity to ultimately eliminate health disparities across Washington.

CBRC Vision:

  • Leverage the new law to support the transformation of research
  • Ensure that the community engagement required by the law creates relationship, not harm
  • Connect community with research opportunities

A sincere thank you to the community based organizations that have been collaborating with us through the partnership with the Andy Hill Care Fund in this important work.

Afghan Health Initiative
African Americans Reach & Teach Health Ministry
Cierra Sisters
Entre Hermanos
Health Justice Recovery Alliance
Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services
Khmer Community of Seattle King County
Leaders in Women’s Health
Mujeres in Action
PAVE
Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington
Spokane Marshallese Community Association
Southeast Washington Alliance for Health
Tubman Center for Health and Freedom
UTOPIA WA

For Community Based Organizations

CBRC Interest Form

For Researchers

CBRC Consultation Process
Intake Support Form
Post Support Form