Implementation Science Day

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Implementation Science Day Agenda

April 10, 2026

Concurrent sessions (Coffee provided):

9:00–10:10 AM — Welcome & Students’ round table discussion with Enola Proctor, PhD (Sign-up required)

Location: E9519

Introduction to the Implementation Science Student Working Group and Dr.Proctor’s discussions with students on how new generations of implementation science researchers and practitioners can continue to advance the field

Learning Objectives:

• Understand evolution of implementation science

• Explore future directions of implementation science

9:00–10:10 AM — Aims Review Sessions (Sign-up required)

Location: W3008

Each participant refines an implementation‑focused aim with two reviewers (15 minute/reviewer); ensure aims specify setting, strategy, implementation outcome, and appropriate guiding frameworks, not just clinical endpoints.

Learning Objectives:

• Formulate a high‑quality implementation‑focused Specific Aim.

• Refine aims to specify setting, strategy, and implementation outcome (not just clinical endpoints).

• Receive feedback from reviewers to improve clarity, feasibility, and measurement plans.

10:10-10:15 AM – Transition to the next section

10:15–11:15 AM – Mini-Presentation & Table Chats (Sign-up preferred)

Location: W3008

Participants choose one table; each table opens with a mini‑tutorial followed by guided discussion and Q&A.

Learning Objectives:

• Policy: Plan for scale‑up, sustainment, and policy translation.

• Methods Innovations: Choose and justify innovative study designs (e.g., hybrid, pragmatic trials) and determine when mixed or qualitative methods are essential for HIV service delivery and broader public health programs.

• Qualitative Approaches: Plan practical, valid measurement of implementation outcomes; integrate qualitative rigor.

• Equity‑Focused Implementation: Integrate equity from design through evaluation.

• Economic Evaluation: Assess costs and value of implementation; outline basic economic evaluation plans.

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM — Break & Lunchbox to-go

12:00–1:00 PM — Keynote Talk: Enola Proctor, PhD — Implementation Science: Fundamentals and Future (Register for zoom for keynote talk)

Location: Sheldon Hall / Zoom

Introduction by Implementation Science Student Working Group, keynote talk, Q&A

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the influence of implementation science frameworks (e.g., Proctor’s Implementation Outcome Framework, RE-AIM, CFIR, EPIS, TDF) in advancing the implementation science field

• Reflect on the evolution of implementation science and direction where it is going

1:00–2:00 PM — Panel Discussion – Where does Implementation Science Fit in (the School of) Public Health & Closing Remarks

Location: Sheldon Hall / Zoom

Panelists:

• David Dowdy, PhD – Executive Vice Dean for Academic Affairs & Professor, Epidemiology

• Christina Yuan, PhD – Associate Research Professor, Health Policy and Management 

• Sheree Schwartz, PhD – Associate Professor, Epidemiology

• Sita Lujintanon – PhD student, Epidemiology

• Ronald Olum – PhD student, Epidemiology (will be joining virtually)

Moderator

• Anita Dam – DrPH student, Implementation Science

Link implementation science to the broader public health field and the public health education perspective.

Learning Objectives:

• Consider the role of implementation science in public health

• Reflect on the implementation science demand and resources available at the School of Public Health

• Identify areas in public health practice and education where implementation science can support to maximize impact

2:00-2:30 AM – Break & Transition to the next section

2:30–4:00 PM — Networking Reception (food provided)

Location: E9519

Short commitment to action: Each participant shares one next step (e.g., measurement plan, partner engagement, pilot site). Networking supports ongoing collaboration and action planning.

Learning Objectives:

• Strengthen collaboration and engaged research practice.

Notes for New and Experienced Investigators:

New investigators:

• Master the language of implementation research and differentiate it from clinical effectiveness.

• Produce a polished Specific Aim and draft framework/outcome map.

• Identify one feasible measurement approach and one plausible strategy for their HIV use case.

Experienced investigators (new to IR methods):

• Critique and choose among hybrid designs and pragmatic trials for their context.

• Integrate equity and economic evaluation explicitly into study plans.

• Outline scale‑up/sustainment and policy translation pathways with partners.