Moderator: Bertha Coombs 

Panelists

• Laura Chanchien Parajón, MD

• Robert Underwood, PhD

• Christine Lee, PharmD, PhD

• Geraldine Luna, MD

Strategic Focus: Scaling CBPR and AI infrastructure across government systems. 

Transforming community-based research into a national public health system requires more than technology. It demands an implementation architecture that connects federal, state, Tribal, territorial, and local partners while preserving community leadership, interoperability, and public accountability. This panel explores how successful models can be scaled without sacrificing the local context that makes them effective.

Panelists will examine the governance, data infrastructure, and policy frameworks needed to translate community evidence into coordinated action across government systems. The discussion will focus on how interoperable AI-enabled public health infrastructure can support consistent national standards while allowing states and communities the flexibility to address their unique health priorities. Attendees will gain insight into the blueprint for building a connected, learning health system that transforms local innovation into lasting national impact.