Consortium for Cancer Implementation Science (CCIS) Annual Meeting (Agenda)

Overview of CCIS 2023

Cynthia Vinson, PhD, MPA, Senior Advisor, Implementation Science, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute

Graham Colditz, MD, DrPH, Associate Director for Prevention & Control, Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University in St. Louis

Welcome Remarks

David Chambers, DPhil, Deputy Director, Implementation Science, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute

Current and Future Directions for Implementation Science

This session will feature an interactive discussion that will identify strategies and best practices for enhancing the application of implementation science in real-world contexts that focus on the who, what, where, why, when, and how to align implementation science with practice and policy. This interactivity aims to delve deeper into specific topics and contribute to generating practical recommendations for bridging the gap between research and practice.

Moderator:

Graham Colditz, MD, DrPH, Associate Director for Prevention & Control, Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University in St. Louis

Lunch

Implementation Science in Action: Not Starting from Scratch

This panel session will delve into how researchers and practitioners can gain valuable insights from experts in the field about adapting and transferring evidence-based policy and programs and how we can draw lessons learned from local, national, and global experiences. Following the panel, an interactive roundtable activity will take place, utilizing the PIET model to explore transferability. Participants will engage in a card draw exercise, which will prompt them to consider key factors (e.g., the environment, population, setting, and group needs) when transferring interventions. This collaborative activity aims to foster creative thinking and generate actionable strategies for successful policy implementation.

Moderators:

Jennifer Falbe, ScD, Associate Professor of Nutrition and Human Development, Department of Human Ecology, University of California, Davis

Ramzi Salloum, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Health Outcomes & Biomedical Informatics, University of Florida College of Medicine

Speakers:

Julie HT Dang, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health Sciences and Executive Director, Office of Community Outreach and Engagement, University of California, Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center

Xavier Morales, PhD, MRP, Executive Director, The Praxis Project

Donna Shelley, MD, MPH, Professor and Co-Director Global Center for Implementation Science, New York University School of Global Public Health

Break

Speed Networking (in-person only)

This session will provide attendees with an opportunity to engage in quick but impactful conversations with a diverse range of individuals. Attendees will move from table to table or breakout room to breakout room, engaging in conversations with fellow attendees who share a common interest or expertise in the specific topic assigned to each table. This format allows for a diverse exchange of ideas, perspectives, and experiences, enabling participants to expand their professional networks and gain valuable insights.

Moderator:

Graham Colditz, MD, DrPH, Associate Director for Prevention & Control, Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University in St. Louis

Day Two Preview

Adjourn

Arrival, Security, Registration

Welcome Back

Cynthia Vinson, PhD, MPA, Senior Advisor, Implementation Science, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute

Graham Colditz, MD, DrPH, Associate Director for Prevention & Control, Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University in St. Louis

CCIS Awards

This session will feature presentations by the CCIS 2022 awardees on the development of their publicly available tools and resources to address key challenges and advance the implementation science agenda in cancer.

Moderator:

Jennifer Damonte, MA, Program Analyst, Implementation Science, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute

Speakers:

Maya Foster, MPH, Postdoctoral Fellow, The University of Texas, Health Science Center at Houston

Randy Schwartz, MSPH, President, Public Health Systems Consultants, Inc.

Matthew Hudson, PhD, MPH, Director of Cancer Care Delivery Research, Prisma Health

Eva May, MBA, Patient-Powered Research and Engagement Advocate

Katy Trinkley, PharmD, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Colorado

Ha Ngan (Milkie) Vu, PhD, Associate Professor, Northwestern University

Engaging Community Partners

This panel session will feature a diverse range of partners who will share their experiences, insights, and success stories in developing and nurturing partnerships that promote health equity. Panelists will discuss effective strategies for engaging community partners, building trust, and fostering meaningful collaborations that lead to the translation of research into impactful programs. This session aims to explore the critical role of community collaboration in advancing IS as a field and translating research into programs that foster health equity for communities.

Moderators:

Prajakta Adsul, MBBS, MPH, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico

Montserrat Soler, PhD, MPH, Project Scientist, Cleveland Clinic and Research Consultant, Basic Health International

Speakers:

Lorenda Belone, PhD, MPH, Professor, College of Population Health, University of New Mexico

David J. Tsosie, EdD, Consultant, Nahata Dziil Community

Erika Trapl, PhD, Associate Professor, Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, Case Western Reserve University 

Waverly Willis, Executive Director, The Urban Barber Association (TUBA)

Lunch

Action Group Presentations

Action group leaders will share the ideas generated during their working meetings to expand existing or create new projects that address key challenges and advance the implementation science agenda in cancer. The session will encourage active participation and dialogue, allowing attendees to ask questions, provide feedback, and explore potential collaborations.

Moderator:

Cynthia Vinson, PhD, MPA, Senior Advisor, Implementation Science, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute

Town Hall and Next Steps

In this interactive session participants will have an opportunity to prioritize and help set the direction for implementation science in cancer in the coming year.

Moderator:

David Chambers, DPhil, Deputy Director, Implementation Science, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, National Cancer Institute

Main Meeting Adjourn

Supporting Early and Mid-Career Investigators in Implementation Science (hybrid)

This Q&A based session will provide early-career investigators insight on how to elevate their voice and perspective, as well as provide mid-career investigators an opportunity to learn more about the implementation science field. 

Moderators:

Jessica Austin, PhD, MPH, Senior Associate Consultant and Assistant Professor of Epidemiology,
Mayo Clinic Arizona, Department of Quantitative Health Sciences and Cancer Population Sciences

Serena Rodriguez, PhD, Assistant Professor, Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health

Speakers:

Jeremiah Brown, PhD, Director, Dartmouth Center for Implementation Science, Dartmouth College, Geisel School of Medicine

Ashley Housten, OTD, MSCI, Assistant Professor, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Jesse Nodora, DrPH, Associate Professor, University of California, San Diego