The World Health Organization (WHO)/Research for Health Department and Karolinska Institutet are set to host a high-profile virtual dialogue on the interfaces of Knowledge Translation and Implementation Research, joining forces with the Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR), the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research and researchers from Makerere University. The event “Research to Action: Connecting Knowledge Translation and Implementation Research,” aims to bring these two fields closer together, leveraging their potential to bridge the gap between research and practice towards impact in the health sector.
Sustainable health practices hinge on translating research findings into actionable solutions. While this concept may appear straightforward, the journey from research to policy and, ultimately, implementation is often intricate and time-consuming. Knowledge translation and implementation research are two critical pillars that facilitate the transformation of evidence into tangible health interventions. Even though these two fields have much in common, there is an uncomfortable distance between them. It’s time to strengthen the dialogue between the fields, allowing for synergies and greater impact capacity for both. The event will be a first step in this journey.
Who Should Attend?
This virtual dialogue welcomes a diverse audience, including:
- Decision-Makers: Policy-makers and leaders shaping health agendas.
- Researchers: Academics and scientists committed to evidence-based approaches.
- Civil Society: Advocates and community representatives.
- Press and Media: Journalists keen on disseminating insights.
- Funders: Supporters of impactful research.
- Journal Editors: Gatekeepers of knowledge dissemination.
The Event
The virtual event will take place on 11 March 2024, 13:00-14:00 CET.
The dialogue promises an engaging experience, featuring:
- Keynote Address: An inspiring opening by a prominent thought leader.
- Presentations: Experts sharing their research and experiences on the interlinkages of knowledge translation and implementation research.
- Plenary Discussions: Interactive Q&A to explore the nuances of the interlinkages.
Agenda
13:00-13:05 Welcome by Jeremy Farrar, Chief Scientist, World Health Organization (WHO); Martin Bergö, Vice President, Karolinska Institutet (KI)
13:05-13:15 Keynote speech by Queen Dube, co-chair of the Lancet Commission on Evidence Based Implementation in Global Health
13:15-13:25 Taking stock: Knowledge translation and implementation research
- Tanja Kuchenmüller, WHO
- Anna Thorson, TDR
- Meike Schleiff, Alliance for Health Policy and Systems
- Olivia Biermann, KI
- Solomon Wafula, Makerere University
13:25-13:45 Impulse presentations
- Erika Crable, Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego Child & Adolescent Services Research Center (CASRC), USA
- Yodi Mahendradhata, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia
- Maritsa Carla de Bortoli, Instituto de Saúde, Brazil
- Luke Wolfenden, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, Australia
13:45-14:00 Discussion and Q&A
Join us as we discuss how to bring knowledge into action.