Research Day

Don’t miss our 10th annual Research Day on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.

Research Day is a fun, engaging opportunity for researchers and scientists to showcase their community-based research and quality improvement projects. It’s a chance to network with other community and academic researchers who share a passion for advancing health through research. Enjoy presentations from community researchers, research participants and allied health care professionals on work in progress and completed work, as well as quality improvement projects and community and patient partnerships.

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2023 annual Research Day award winners

Diane Cecchettini Excellence in Research Award

Winner: Colorectal Surgery Advanced ERP Team

The award is given annually to the individual or individuals whose research efforts best exemplify and further the vision and mission of MultiCare. The award recognizes exceptional leadership and research discovery in medicine and science on the local, national and international level. This award will recognize interdisciplinary teams working collaboratively to advance medical science and patient care, and those developing best leadership practices to improve patient care and safety. It will also recognize individuals who make significant and lasting contributions to the field of health services research.

Outstanding Research Investigator of the Year

Winner: Laila Rashidi, MD

This award is given to an outstanding research investigator for their body of work, impact on patient care, and research leadership. This award takes into consideration the high level of commitment and work required in community-based research.

Best presentations

Community & Patient

Winner: “A Community-Centered, Multidisciplinary Approach to the Growing Pediatric Mental Health Crisis” by Ashley Mangum, MSW, LICSW, Director, Kids’ Mental Health Pierce County; and Claire Helligso, MSW, LSWAIC, Behavioral Health Social Worker, Mary Bridge Emergency Department

Completed Work

Winner: “CALIBRATE – A Phase 2 Randomized, Open Label, Active Controlled Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Long-acting Capsid Inhibitor Lenacapavir in Combination With Other Antiretroviral Agents in People Living With HIV” by Rachel Safran, MD, FACP, AAHIVS, Spokane Valley Primary Care, MultiCare

Quality Improvement

Winner: “Empowerment in Action: Navigating Quality Improvement with Frontline Learners and Leaders” by Angela Bennett, MSN, MPH, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, NPD, Department of Nursing Professional Development; Kristin S. Johnson, MBA, MSN, RN, CCRN, Clinical Director, Professional Practice & Business Operations; and Kim Thorvilson, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, NPD Specialist, The Center for Clinical Practice & Development

Work In Progress

Winner: “Building a Health Equity Research Program: Guiding Lessons & Principles” by Deana Williams, PhD, MPH, Research Investigator, MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation