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This month we have highlights from our site, including: a featured article with commentary, a resource of the month, an announcement, conferences, fellowships, funding opportunities, jobs, training opportunities, webinars and abstracts. (Scroll down for additional newsletter sections.)
Take a spin about the site, explore the newsletter, and please send any feedback, comments or announcements to cis@consortiumforis.org. |
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The effectiveness of evidence summaries on health policymakers and health system managers use of evidence from systematic reviews: a systematic review.
Petkovic J, Welch V, Jacob MH, et al. The effectiveness of evidence summaries on health policymakers and health system managers use of evidence from systematic reviews: a systematic review. Implementation Science. 2016;11(1):162. |
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Commentary on "The effectiveness of evidence summaries on health policymakers and health system managers use of evidence from systematic reviews: a systematic review. "
Our February 2017 Associate Editor Catherine Rohweder and guest commentator Jennifer Leeman place the findings of this month's featured article in a broader context. |
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Colorectal Cancer Screening Program Patient Navigation resources
Two new resources are now available for Colorectal Cancer Screening Program Patient Navigation:
- The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable and the Colorado School of Public Health have produced a toolkit and interactive website that provide practical advice on paying for and sustaining colorectal cancer screening patient navigation.
- The New Hampshire Colorectal Cancer Screening Program patient navigation manual provides information on implementation of a patient navigation program for colorectal cancer screening.
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Scholarship Opportunity - MRes2/PhD Scholarship - Genomics Implementation
The Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI) seeks a PhD student to work with the Genomics Implementation 1 project: “Evaluating approaches to the implementation of genomic sequencing into Australian healthcare organisations: a theory-based process evaluation.” Eligible candidates can apply the scholarship to a research training pathway or to direct entry into a 3 year PhD program.
The deadline for applications is March 24, 2017. |
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4th Biennial Society for Implementation Research Collaboration Conference [SIRC 2017]
September 8-9, 2017 – Seattle, Washington
Organizers for the 4th Biennial Society for Implementation Science Collaboration Conference are currently accepting abstracts. The theme for SIRC 2017 is “Implementation Mechanisms: What Makes Implementation Work and Why?”
Abstract submissions are due by March 15, 2017. |
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KT Canada Scientific Meeting 2017
June 15-16, 2017 – Quebec City, Canada
The discussion theme for the 2017 KT Scientific Meeting is “KT in Primary Care.” Meeting organizers for the 2017 KT Canada Scientific meeting are accepting abstracts on any topic related to advancing KT science.
Abstract submissions are due by March 5, 2017.
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Postdoctoral Fellowship Institut du savoir (ISM) and Hôpital Montfort
Applications are requested for a Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct research on the health of the Francophone population in the minority context using routinely collected data.The position is sponsored by the Institut du savoir Montfort (ISM) and Hôpital Montfort in Ottawa, Canada with a program length of 12 months. Applicants must be bilingual in French and English.
Applications are due February 28, 2017. |
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PRACCTIS at the University of Massachusetts Medical School
The Prevention and Control of Cancer: Post-Doctoral Training in Implementation Science (PRACCTIS) program offered by the University of Massachusetts Medical School seeks applicants for 2017 trainees. Candidates with recent doctoral degrees with an interest in cancer prevention and control research are encouraged to apply.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Positions typically begin on July 1st. |
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| New NIH Opportunity - Strengthening the HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Care Continuum through Behavioral, Social and Implementation Science:
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| PCORI opportunity with a Cycle 2 2017 letter of intent due date:
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| Several AHRQ R18 opportunities are open with a standard due date of May 25, 2017:
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| Several NIH Opportunities are open with standard due dates in June 2017:
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Clinical Research Assistant III - The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute’s Clinical Epidemiology Program (CEP) seeks applications for a Clinical Research Assistant. The position is full-time with a one-year contract offered, with the potential for extension. Applicants must have a graduate degree in a relevant field. Previous research experience preferred.
Position posting ends February 14, 2017. |
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Research Assistant/Associate Professor (Implementation Scientist) - UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is recruiting for a full time Implementation Scientist for the Center for Medication Optimization through Practice and Policy (CMOPP). The position is full-time and the individual will be appointed as a research faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate professor, depending on experience. The position is open until filled. |
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2017 Knowledge Translation (KT) Canada Summer Institute
June 26-28, 2017—Toronto, Canada
The purpose of the KT Summer Institute is to provide participants with the opportunity to increase their understanding of knowledge translation research as well as opportunities and challenges in this field. The Summer Institute will provide participants with the chance to network with colleagues including national and international KT experts.
The theme of the 2017 Institute is: “Patient oriented research.”
Applications are due March 15, 2017. |
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UCSF Summer Institute: Research in Implementation Science for Equity (RISE)
July 9-21, 2017 - San Francisco, CA
The UCSF RISE program consists of a Summer Institute on both Implementation Science and Careers-In-Progress. Junior faculty and transitioning post-doctorates are encouraged to apply.
Applications are due March 1, 2017. |
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Planning for Implementation and Sustainability Workshop
April 10-12, 2017—Toronto, Canada
Planning for Implementation and Sustainability is a 3-day workshop designed for professionals in any health-related discipline aiming to gain knowledge on how to apply the science of knowledge translation (KT) to real-world implementation projects.
Applications are due March 3, 2017. |
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Commitment Issues: How to Get My Community Organization to Say Yes to an Integrated KT Project
February 24, 2017 | 12:00-1:00pm PT
This webinar is part of KT Connects Knowledge Translation Webinar Series. The presenter, Chris McBride, will discuss the role community organizations can play in integrated knowledge translation and the barriers and facilitators to community organization engagement in integrated knowledge translation projects and partnerships. |
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Fireside Chat on the Intersection of Public Health and Implementation Science
February 28, 2017 | 1:30-2:30pm ET
This webinar is part of the Advanced Topics in Implementation Science webinar hosted by the National Cancer Institute Division of Cancer Control & Population Sciences Implementation Science Team. The host, Dr. David Chambers, will speak with Dr. Karen Emmons and Dr. Lawrence Green about the interface between public health and implementation science, past, present, and future. |
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Uncovering the Role of Middle Managers in the Implementation of Innovations in Cancer Cancer Care
This talk was part of the Knowledge Translation Canada National Seminar Series. The presenter, Robin Urquhart, discussed the role middle managers play in implementation processes, factors that influence their commitment to innovation implementation, and potential strategies to optimize their role in innovation implementation.
The live event occurred February 9, 2017. The recording of the session is available for those who missed the live event.
The next webinar in this series will occur March 9, 2017. |
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The current state of implementation science in genomic medicine: opportunities for improvement.
Roberts MC, Kennedy AE, Chambers DA, Khoury MJ. The current state of implementation science in genomic medicine: opportunities for improvement. Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics. 2017. |
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Implementation of an evidence-based biobehavioral treatment for cancer patients.
Ryba MM, Brothers BM, Andersen BL. Implementation of an evidence-based biobehavioral treatment for cancer patients. Translational behavioral medicine. 2017. |
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A Non-randomized Comparison of Strategies for Consultation in a Community-Academic Training Program to Implement an Evidence-Based Psychotherapy.
Stirman SW, Pontoski K, Creed T, et al. A Non-randomized Comparison of Strategies for Consultation in a Community-Academic Training Program to Implement an Evidence-Based Psychotherapy. Administration and policy in mental health. 2017;44(1):55-66. |
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The Tailored Implementation in Chronic Diseases (TICD) project: introduction and main findings.
Wensing M. The Tailored Implementation in Chronic Diseases (TICD) project: introduction and main findings. Implementation science : IS. 2017;12(1):5. |
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