Key Contacts
Office of Research Participant Advocacy (ORPA)
As the Director of the RPA Office, my personal mission is to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard and respected in research conducted at our institution. My role includes advocating for research participant’s rights and understanding as well as to provide community outreach and education on the importance of clinical research. I also provide education to faculty and staff on best practices for ensuring participant understanding in the research process.
STAFF
Diana Cufino is the Administrative Manager for the ORPA and serves as a Spanish language medical interpreter and translation reviewer at the University of Utah. She grew up in South America and graduated from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science and Health. In addition to her formal education she has completed the certification for Bridging the Gap Medical Interpreter Training and is a member of the American Translators Association (ATA).
Ana Corona is an English-Spanish Translator and interpreter for medical research at the University of Utah. She is originally from Guadalajara Mexico, and completed her bachelor’s degrees in International and Latin American Studies at the University of Utah.
She has worked in the translation field since 2008. and is an active member of the American Translators Association (ATA) and received her ATA certification in 2023.
