The article "Community-Based Research Partnerships: Challenges and Opportunities" by Meredith Minkler explores the complexities of urban health problems and the limitations of traditional research approaches. It introduces Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) as a promising collaborative method that integrates systematic inquiry, participation, and action to address these issues. CBPR is characterized by its emphasis on community involvement, equity, and social change. The article reviews the historical roots and core principles of CBPR, highlighting its commitment to partnership synergy and cultural humility. It discusses the value added by CBPR in urban health research, including the development of research questions that reflect community concerns, improved informed consent, enhanced cultural sensitivity, and increased community trust and ownership. However, the article also addresses ethical challenges, such as ensuring community-driven issue selection, managing insider-outsider tensions, and navigating constraints on community involvement. Despite these challenges, CBPR offers significant opportunities for enhancing the quality and impact of urban health research.The article "Community-Based Research Partnerships: Challenges and Opportunities" by Meredith Minkler explores the complexities of urban health problems and the limitations of traditional research approaches. It introduces Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) as a promising collaborative method that integrates systematic inquiry, participation, and action to address these issues. CBPR is characterized by its emphasis on community involvement, equity, and social change. The article reviews the historical roots and core principles of CBPR, highlighting its commitment to partnership synergy and cultural humility. It discusses the value added by CBPR in urban health research, including the development of research questions that reflect community concerns, improved informed consent, enhanced cultural sensitivity, and increased community trust and ownership. However, the article also addresses ethical challenges, such as ensuring community-driven issue selection, managing insider-outsider tensions, and navigating constraints on community involvement. Despite these challenges, CBPR offers significant opportunities for enhancing the quality and impact of urban health research.