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Bringing expertise, tools, and knowledge to drive change

The Center hosts webinars and other educational opportunities to empower, equip, and build capacity for professionals and researchers to reduce firearm violence and suicide.

Upcoming events are listed below. Subscribe to our e-newsletter to stay informed.

APHA
Nov
2

APHA: 4th Annual Gun Violence Research Breakfast

Attendees of APHA’s Annual Meeting are invited to the 4th Annual Gun Violence Research Breakfast hosted by the Center, featuring a panel of our grantees’ groundbreaking research, innovative solutions, and community-driven approaches to firearm injury prevention.

Attendees of APHA 2026 Annual Meeting & Expo are invited to the Center’s 4th Annual Gun Violence Research Breakfast, featuring a conversation to learn about funding opportunities and work underway at the Center, plus an opportunity to exchange ideas with colleagues and partners, and help shape where healthcare-based firearm injury prevention goes next.

Conference registration required to attend and RSVP suggested, not required – breakfast available while supplies last!

Speakers:

Karlton Harris, Executive Director, The Forgotten Third

Sandra McKay, MD, FAAP, Department of Pediatrics, McGovern Medical School, UTHealth Houston, Professor and Division Chief for General Academic Pediatrics

Melissa Mercado, PhD, MSc, MA, Senior Director, Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education

Enjoli Willis, DrPH, MPH, CHES, Director of Grants, Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education

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When:
Monday, November 2, 2026 8:30 AM
Monday, November 2, 2026 10:00 AM
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Nov
17

Webinar | Cost, Cost-Effectiveness, and Firearm Injury Prevention

Cost considerations and cost effectiveness are key concerns in launching and maintaining effective violence prevention and intervention programs.
Discussions about cost can inform practical implementation and can also be leveraged to advocate for and sustain funding for meaningful interventions. Please join us for a discussion reflecting on the costs of program implementation and the impact of cost on firearm injury research and practice.

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Speakers will include: 

Kenya Jackson headshot Kenya Jackson currently serves as the research manager for the Interrupting Violence in Youth and Young adults Project (IVYY Project) at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Kenya is a clinical researcher and epidemiologist and has previously held positions at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center within Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, the Atlanta VA, the University of Michigan, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as well as more than 10 years of experience working with underserved children and families as a program director at Peace Neighborhood Center in Ann Arbor, MI.   Focusing on violence as a public health issue, Kenya is inspired daily by the resiliency of those touched by violence and trauma, especially  black men and boys.

Meg O'Toole headshotMegan J. O’Toole, PhD, is Senior Director of Research at Everytown for Gun Safety. Her work focuses on preventing gun violence in cities primarily through collaborative and community-led strategies. She also serves as Research Chair at Fund for a Safer Future, where she leads a committee of subject matter experts in stewarding annual research grants. Prior to joining Everytown, she worked at the Vera Institute of Justice and John Jay’s Research and Evaluation Center. She holds a doctorate in psychology and law from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, where she also serves as an adjunct professor.

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When:
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 1:00 PM
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 2:00 PM
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Recordings of Past Events

Not Just a Report: Disseminating Research for Impact
Strategic dissemination of your research matters and can strengthen your impact. This webinar explores how to effectively approach strategic dissemination. (June 2026)

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Research and Practice
Knowing both the benefits of AI and the potential harms can help drive intentional engagement with AI tools from researchers, clinicians, and practitioners. (August 2026)

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Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research
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