#73 Inside APIC's Research Network

About this episode

The episode discusses the APIC Research Network and its impact on infection prevention research and collaboration.

Curious how you can shape the future of IPC research? The APIC Research Network (ARN) makes it easy — with free membership, mentorship, and resources to help you learn, publish, and collaborate. Hear from Becca Crapanzano-Sigafoos and Sara Reese as they share how ARN is shaping global research, amplifying IP voices, and creating new opportunities for growth. Learn more about the ARN as well as how to join: https://apic.org/apic-research-network Hosted by: Kelly Holmes, MS, CIC, FAPIC and Lerenza L. Howard, MHA, CIC, LSSGB About our Guests: Rebecca (Becca) Crapanzano-Sigafoos, DrPH, CIC, FAPIC Rebecca (Becca) Crapanzano-Sigafoos, DrPH, CIC, FAPIC is the Executive Director of APIC's Center for Research, Practice, and Innovation (CRPI). She received both her BS in Public Health, Health Education and her MPH in Epidemiology from East TN State University. She completed her Doctorate in Public Health in 2021. She has been CIC certified since 2008 and is an APIC fellow. Most notably, though, Becca is the mother of six amazing daughters, ages 11-28. Sara Reese, PhD, MPH, CIC, AL-CIP, FAPIC Sara Reese is the Director of Research at APIC's Center for Research, Practice and Innovation…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kelly Holmes, Lerenza L. Howard

Guests: Becca Crapanzano-Sigafoos, Sara Reese

Topics covered

• infection prevention
• research collaboration
• healthcare leadership
• mentorship
• global research

Keywords

• infection prevention
• research network
• mentorship
• healthcare
• APIC

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: APIC, APIC's Center for Research, Practice, and Innovation, APIC Research Network

Places: East TN State University

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