2026 Pueblo Research Roadshow
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Claw Lab members, Lucas and Kyle, attended the Research Roadshow on April 14th, 2026, hosted in Pueblo, CO by the CU Anschutz Cancer Center. This Research Roadshow was targeted at older adults and was held alongside the Pueblo Senior Resource Fair.
The theme for the Roadshow was “Live Well. Age Strong.” Attendees could browse the Senior Resource Fair before entering the Research Roadshow area, with the two areas separated by a large inflatable colon that offered an accessible and fun visual for what certain colon conditions (polyps, cancer, etc.) look like.
Research Roadshows offer opportunities for research teams to better connect with community members, especially those that may be difficult to reach otherwise. Researchers presenting at the Roadshow were encouraged to share research findings in accessible ways, get feedback on research projects, and enroll study subjects. The Claw Lab presented our research on bringing personalized medicine to Tribal and underrepresented communities.
Our table featured:
A research poster presentation by Lucas entitled “Ethically Engaging Underrepresented Participants in Biomedical Research: Perspectives on Return of Results from the CCPM Biobank”. The poster shared results from the study, specifically about how biobank participants prioritize what results they would like to receive from the CCPM biobank.
Informational handouts about the Perspectives on Genetic Research in the Navajo Nation project.
Displayed copies of the published educational book, Glossary of Genomic Terminology in the Navajo Language.
Shared a collection of coloring pages that bring together biomedical and traditional Native imagery, designed by Zuni Pueblo artist Mallery Quetawki.
Throughout the four-hour event, we spoke with over 90 older adults about our research and handed out many educational materials. Many attendees expressed interest in what personalized medicine might be able to offer them and their loved ones, with several interested in seeking out information on the CCPM biobank. Attendees also praised the community-oriented nature of our work and expressed the value of researchers sharing their results more broadly and with more diverse groups.
Running the table at this event offered us a great opportunity to speak with older adults about the areas of health research that they find the most important and impactful to their own lives. I enjoyed the amount of time that many attendees spent at our table, asking specific questions about the impacts of our research and sharing their own stories about how they have been impacted by different health systems. I am looking forward to incorporating their feedback on our available resources into future events so that we can continue to keep our communities informed and engaged.
Lucas Rozell