ECPN SESSION I: EFFECTIVE KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER AND TRANSLATION STRATEGIES FOR EARLY CAREER PREVENTION SCIENTISTS

Knowledge transfer and knowledge translation (KT) are terms used to describe a process by which research knowledge is clearly and concisely synthesized and disseminated to key non-academic stakeholders. The ultimate goal of KT strategies is to widely disseminate and apply knowledge gained from research to real-world public health problems. There are many reasons why both early and more advanced prevention scientists are engaged in KT activities. For example:

1)      Funding agencies increasingly require that research projects include a KT plan;

2)      Community partners (e.g., schools, hospitals, community organizations) may ask that participants benefit from our research by accessing our results;

3)      Translation and dissemination of research knowledge is an integral part of applied prevention science; and

4)      Dissemination and implementation science is a growing and dynamic field that can inform and be informed by KT efforts.

This session will explore both traditional and innovative KT strategies to help the audience identify those that are most appropriate for their specific KT goals. The panel of speakers represent varied perspectives and areas of expertise (academic, policy, and community), and will share with us the KT strategies that have been most effective in their work.