Our Mission Heading link
The Chicagoland CEAL Program is a partnership of academic and community health disparities experts working together to improve COVID-19 vaccination and engagement in quality therapeutic care and trials for low-income Black and Latinx communities in the Chicago metro area.
National CEAL Mission: Heading link
To provide trustworthy, science-based information through active community engagement and outreach to the people hardest-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the goal of building long-lasting partnerships as well as improving diversity and inclusion in our research response to COVID-19.
Our Team: Heading link
The Chicagoland CEAL Program is a collaboration among the University of Illinois Chicago, Loyola University Chicago, Northwestern University, Rush University Medical Center, Sinai Urban Health Institute, the University of Chicago, and Equal Hope. Each is represented by a principal investigator (PI), forming a seven PI leadership team. This combination of academic health center resources, community-engaged research, and community advocacy brings a range of expertise and partners to our team.
Steering Committee: All investigators and staff are invited to participate in the Chicagoland CEAL Steering Committee meetings. This collaborative inclusive environment ensures all team members understand the plan, implementation challenges and successes, and results. Our Steering Committee meets biweekly via Zoom.