Implementation Science Training Initiative
The Implementation Science Training Initiative is training and mentorship program for early- to mid-career health researchers (from wide range of health-related topics and disciplines) to enhance their implementation science (IS) knowledge, skills, and networks, building implementation science capacity in British Columbia.
This program is in the process of revision. Intake dates and information coming soon!
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Implementation science is the study of methods and strategies that facilitate the uptake, integration, and sustainability of evidence-based practices, programs, and policies in real-world settings.
The ISTI aims to build capacity in implementation science in British Columbia by increasing grant funding for projects by BC-based researchers and growing the province鈥檚 network of implementation scientists. The initiative is adapted from a proven program into a made-for-BC program.
The ISTI was founded in collaboration with Gen Creighton, Alia Januwalla, and Ugen Lhazin, formally of the UBC Knowledge Exchange unit.
Format
Two-year program with yearly 4-day in-person intensives led by ISTI faculty, quarterly webinar sessions, and monthly meetings with expert implementation science (IS) mentors. Includes a research stipend to cover research-related expenses.
Supported by UBC Health, Genome BC, and Fraser Health.
Meet the scholars
2025 Cohort
Jennifer Coelho
UBC
Mei Lan Fang
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Sharon Hou
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Jasmin Ma
UBC | Team-Based Care
Tom McLaughlin
UBC
Meghan McPherson
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Prital Patel
UBC | Genome BC
Carolyn Sparrey
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Angela Russolillo
UBC
Jessica Stockdale
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2024 Cohort
Skye Barbic
UBC
Kaylee Byers
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Rachel Carter
UBC
Theodore Cosco
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Sarah Crowe
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Kristen Haase
UBC
Carla Hilario
UBC
Vishal Jain
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Claire Seaton
UBC
Michelle Wong
UBC
Meet the mentors
Mentors
Dr. Bev Holmes
President & CEO, Michael Smith Health Research BC
Dr. Linda Li
Professor & Harold Robinson/Arthritis Society Chair, Department of Physical Therapy
UBC Senior Scientist, Arthritis Research Canada
Dr. Meghan Winters
Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, 911吃瓜
CIHR Applied Public Health Chair in Gender and Sex in Healthy Cities
Researcher, Centre for Aging Smart, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute
Founder & Lead, Cities, Health, and Active Transportation Lab
Dr. Sonia Singh
Hospitalist Physician & Osteoporosis Consultant, Fraser Health Authority
Clinical Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, UBC
Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, 911吃瓜
Dr. Femke Hoekstra
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, UBC
Dr. Allison Ezzat
Physiotherapist & Implementation Scientist, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, UBC
Dr. Masahiro Minami
Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, 911吃瓜
Director, Mental Health Services Research Lab, 911吃瓜
Dr. Kevin Eva
Professor & Director of Educational Research and Scholarship, Department of Medicine, UBC
Associate Director & Scientist, Centre for Health Education Scholarship, UBC
Program Contacts
Dr. Lupin Battersby, Director, Knowledge Mobilization, lupin_battersby@sfu.ca
and
Sophie Ashton, Knowledge Mobilization Development Specialist, sophie_ashton@sfu.ca