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Policy

The Hidden Players in Public Health Policy (according to research)

Public health policies don’t implement themselves. Behind every law, regulation, or guideline, there’s a network of decision-makers—policy developers, implementers, disseminators, influencers, and enforcers. But who exactly are these people? And how can researchers engage them effectively to ensure policies actually improve health outcomes? A recent study introduces a structured, five-step methodology for identifying and engaging […]

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Implementation

The Growing Web of D&I Research Networks: Lessons from a Decade of Connection

What happens when a field expands faster than the networks it depends on? This question lies at the heart of recent research on advice networks within the growing field of Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) science. Over the last decade, D&I research—focused on bridging the gap between scientific discoveries and practical application—has rapidly expanded, but its […]

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Interview

A conversation with Taylor Bishop Scott

In this interview, we sit down with Dr. Taylor Scott, Director of the Research Translation Platform at Penn State’s Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative and President of TrestleLink, to explore the critical intersections between research and policy. Dr. Scott has dedicated her career to building innovative models that bridge the gap between academic research and the real-world needs […]

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Interview

A conversation with Kim Lucas

We were very excited to hear from a research-practitioner-designer whom I’ve admired since I first saw their work in late 2019. Dr. Kim Lucas is a dynamic academic-practitioner dedicated to fostering community-driven civic research and advancing city-university collaborations. With a deep commitment to leveraging collective expertise for social good, Kim has played pivotal roles in […]

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Policy

How Researchers and Lawmakers Can Collaborate for Better Decisions

Although sometimes it doesn’t feel like it, policymakers can face immense pressure to make decisions quickly. But how can they ensure the best available evidence informs these decisions? A recent study explores this very question, examining how structured collaboration between researchers and policymakers can lead to better use of scientific evidence in legislative processes. The […]

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