3. Materials and methods
An overview of the process of developing the research agenda
for the CBCPI is presented in Fig. 2. The full details of the dynamic
process for determining specific research questions to fund within
the four areas were articulated in a Strategy Development Plan [29].
3.1. Public and scientific engagement
We convened three expert groups to provide leadership and scientific
expertise for the CBCPI, a Steering Committee and two sets of
Strategy Advisors, one focused on Environment and Disparities and
the other focused on Population-Level Interventions and Targeted
Interventions for High-Risk Individuals. To recruit these individuals,
we identified areas of expertise needed and generated a list
of scientists with relevant expertise. Public engagement in the process
included advocate participants in the CBCRP Research Council,
community participants in the three expert groups, and community
participation in Stakeholder events.
3.2. Identifying pivotal research questions
We used the following qualitative and quantitative methodologies
to review, analyze and compile the relevant scientific findings
and research recommendations to inform the development of pivotal
questions for the CBCP