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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Dr. Heather Gainforth
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Dr. Heather Gainforth \nPresentation topic:Transforming research systems for meaningful engagement \nDr. Gainforth will discuss their research that aims to foster and support authentic partnerships. Drawing on extensive work within spinal cord injury (SCI) research\, this talk will examine how the Integrated Knowledge Translation (IKT) Guiding Principles can be leveraged to foster collaboration between researchers and research users. Dr. Gainforth will provide practical strategies for upholding these principles and address barriers and facilitators to using the principles. Crucially\, the talk will highlight the systemic shifts necessary to transform research systems to enable meaningful engagement. \nDate & time: Thurs\, April 9\, 2026; 12:00-1:00pm Eastern time \nRegister here: https://bit.ly/3P3IxsR \nLearning objectives – by the end of the presentation\, participants will be able to: \n1. Explain the development and purpose of the IKT Guiding Principles in addressing tokenism and ensuring research is relevant\, useful and used.\n2. Analyze the multi-level barriers and facilitators that influence decisions to meaningfully engage.\n3. Identify necessary systemic shifts required to enable and sustain authentic research partnerships. \nBio \nDr. Heather Gainforth is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia Okanagan and a Canada Research Chair in Research Coproduction and Implementation Science. Dr. Gainforth is the Director of UBC’s Centre for Health Behaviour Change and the Associate Director of Meaningful Engagement within the International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries. She is a leader in meaningful engagement and research coproduction\, helping to bridge gaps between researchers and those who use research. Through her work\, she has led an international partnership who co-developed guiding principles for conducting and disseminating spinal cord injury (SCI) research in partnership.
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series-dr-heather-gainforth/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260312T120000
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Dr. Kristin Reynolds
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Dr. Kristin Reynolds \nPresentation topic: Engaging adults ages 55+ and community organizations across Canada in the co-development\, implementation\, and evaluation of a tele-health program targeting mental health and loneliness among older Canadians \nDate: Thurs\, March 12\, 2026 \nView the recording here.  \nLearning objectives – by the end of the presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand gaps in knowledge translation in research on aging and mental health\nExplore partnership engagement methodologies in co-development and implementation science\nExamine emerging findings in partnership engagement and knowledge translation\n\nBio \nDr. Kristin Reynolds\, is a Registered Clinical Psychologist\, Associate Professor\, and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at the University of Manitoba (UM)\, and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychiatry. She is a Leadership Fellow with the UM Centre on Aging. She is the Director of the Health Information Exchange Laboratory\, where her research aims to understand and increase access to evidence-based mental health-related information and services. Dr. Reynolds is an Associate Editor for Qualitative Health Research\, and her work employs mixed methods\, knowledge translation\, and intervention science frameworks.
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series-dr-kristin-reynolds/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T230855
CREATED:20260113T181409Z
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Dr. Melanie Barwick & Alison Hoens
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Dr. Melanie Barwick & Alison Hoens \nPresentation topic: Overview and Implications of the WHO Global Research Agenda on Knowledge Translation and Evidence-informed Policy-Making \nDate: Thurs\, Feb. 12\, 2026 \nView the recording here.  \nLearning objectives – by the end of the presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\nProvide a concise overview of the WHO Global Research Agenda on Knowledge Translation (KT) and Evidence-informed Policy-Making (EIP)\, including its purpose\, methodology\, and key findings;\nCritically examine the implications of the Global Research Agenda for advancing KT research and practice in Canada\, highlighting opportunities for collaboration and innovation;\nIdentify priority areas and methodological considerations from the Global Agenda that can inform future implementation science initiatives.\n\nBios \nDr. Melanie Barwick\, Ph.D.\, C.Psych\, is the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Implementation Science and Practice and a Senior Scientist in the Child Health Evaluative Sciences Program of the SickKids Research Institute and the SickKids Centre for Global Child Health. As the Scientific Director of the Knowledge Translation Program at the SickKids’ Learning Institute\, she also leads professional and resource development in dissemination and implementation research and practice. Full bio here. \n  \n  \nAlison Hoens is a Clinical Professor with the UBC Faculty of Medicine Department of Physical Therapy\, Arthritis Research Canada\, and the Physiotherapy Association of BC. Her education and experience in knowledge mobilization and implementation science have led to facilitating partnerships in over 90 projects between more than 530 researchers\, clinicians\, decision-makers and patients for the development of resources and tools to support evidence-informed practice that have crossed healthcare disciplines\, fields of research and settings. These partnerships have been successful in securing more than $45 million in funding and the publication of over 120 peer-reviewed articles. \nWebsite: https://physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca/physical-therapy-knowledge-broker/ \nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-hoens-6ba45232/ \nMastodon: PhysioKTBroker@mastodon.world; Bluesky: physioktbroker@bsky.social; X:@PhysioKTBroker \n 
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series-dr-melanie-barwick-alison-hoens/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260108T120000
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Dr. Guillaume Fontaine
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Dr. Guillaume Fontaine \nPresentation topic:A Global Review of >600 Implementation Science Theories\, Models and Frameworks (TMFs) and the SELECT-IT Meta-Framework for Context-Sensitive TMF Selection \nDate: Thurs\, Jan. 8\, 2026 \nView the recording here.  \nLearning objectives – by the end of the presentation\, participants will be able to:  \n\nGain an overview of the global landscape of implementation science theories\, models and frameworks (TMFs) and common challenges in selecting the right TMF;\nUnderstand how the SELECT-IT meta-framework was developed from a synthesis of 43 articles;\nKnow how to apply the four-step SELECT-IT process to support systematic\, context-sensitive TMF selection and documentation.\n\nBio \nDr. Guillaume Fontaine (PhD\, MSc\, RN) is an Assistant Professor of Implementation Science at McGill University’s Ingram School of Nursing and Department of Global and Public Health\, Director of the McGill RISE³ Implementation Science Lab\, FRQ-S Junior 1 Research Scholar\, and Principal Investigator at the Centre for Clinical Epidemiology\, Lady Davis Institute. Additionally\, he holds visiting appointments in the Viral Hepatitis Clinical Research Program at the Kirby Institute\, UNSW Sydney\, and the Centre for Implementation Research\, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. He co-leads the Implementation Science Pillar for the CIHR/PHAC Canadian Network on Hepatitis C\, Co-Lead of the Methods Think Tank for the CIHR Pan-Canadian HIV/AIDS and STBBIs Clinical Trials Research Network and sits on the Steering Committee of Knowledge Translation Canada.
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series-dr-guillaume-fontaine/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T230855
CREATED:20251110T151203Z
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Michaela Davies\, Muluba Habanyama\, Enrico Mandarino
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Michaela Davies\, Muluba Habanyama\, Enrico Mandarino \nPresentation topic: Shared Wisdom\, Shared Action: The Power of Community in Knowledge Translation \nDate: Thurs\, Dec. 11\, 2025 \nRegister here: https://bit.ly/3Xli0b7 \nLearning objectives – by the end of the presentation\, participants will be able to:  \n1. Understand how early and meaningful engagement with community results in better knowledge mobilization\,\n2. Understand how a KM Hub can be structured to support a larger network of researchers\,\n3. Understand the do’s and don’ts of creating Community Advisory Committees\,\n4. Understand about appropriate community compensation for KT work. \nWatch the recorded presentation here.  \nBios \nMichaela Davies is what happens when you take a theater kid and give them access to some of the best research stories in the world. As a trained writer and communications professional\, it horrifies Michaela that her professional titles cannot be read out loud without taking a very deep breath first. She is the Interim Chief Operations Officer (COO) as well as the Chief Impact and Communications Officer (CICO) for the leading health outcomes research centre in B.C\, the Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes (Advancing Health)\, as well as the Knowledge Mobilization Lead for the Canada-wide clinical trials leader\, CIHR Pan-Canadian Network for HIV and STBBI Clinical Trials Research (CTN+). Within these organizations\, Michaela is responsible for the development of strategies encompassing knowledge translation and mobilization across the research lifecycle\, external and internal communications\, public affairs including public and media relations\, strategic communications\, crisis and change management\, and brand reputation management. Michaela leads a highly skilled team working to support over 180 clinicians and scientists in evolving healthcare policy and practice in Canada and globally. Recognizing the role knowledge translation plays in bridging the research-practice gap\, she trains scientists\, clinicians\, and research support staff in communications and knowledge translation best practices and provides mentorship and coaching to early career researchers and established researchers. Michaela has been working in communications and knowledge translation field for more than 15 years and within the health sector for over 10 years\, crafting and sharing stories of exceptional research\, care and innovation. \n  \nMuluba Habanyama currently serves as the Director of Communications and Programs at the Ontario AIDS Network and holds multiple national leadership roles\, including Co-Lead of the Knowledge Mobilization Hub and Co-Lead of the Community Leadership Team at the CIHR Pan-Canadian Network for HIV/AIDS and STBBI Clinical Trials Research. Additionally\, Muluba is the National Spokesperson for the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR)\, where she amplifies the voices of communities affected by HIV across Canada.\nWith a professional foundation in journalism and community-based research\, Muluba brings a unique lens to the intersection of public health\, communications\, and lived experience. Her research and advocacy work are grounded in equity\, lived experience\, and community-driven impact. Her areas of focus include HIV stigma reduction\, the unique health needs of perinatally infected young adults\, women’s health and equitable access to care\, and systemic change within health systems. She is committed to bridging the gap between research and community through meaningful engagement and knowledge mobilization.\nMuluba is an accomplished communicator and published author\, with work featured in academic journals such as the Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC)\, as well as individual writing in mainstream outlets including Flare Magazine\, Huffington Post\, and MTV. She has received several accolades for her contributions to public health and advocacy\, including the 2021 Premier’s Award and the 2025 King Charles ||| Coronation Medal.\nRecognized nationally as a community leader and collaborator\, known for her ability to work across sectors and disciplines to mobilize knowledge and foster meaningful community-research partnerships. She brings extensive experience working alongside researchers\, clinicians\, and frontline service providers to ensure research initiatives reflect and respond to the realities of those most affected. \n  \nEnrico Mandarino has over 25 years of experience as a healthcare professional within the hospital\, educational and pharmaceutical industries. His breadth of experience in healthcare includes progressive positions in diagnostic and clinical research\, health policy and quality assurance. Enrico holds an associates degree in Medical Laboratory Science and a postgraduate certificate as a Clinical Research Associate from the Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences. As a Regulated Health Professional\, he maintains an active practicing registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario. Enrico has contributed to numerous public policy and clinical research initiativesand co-authored several published clinical and public policy papers. \n 
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series-michaela-davies-muluba-habanyama-enrico-mandarino/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251009T130000
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Dr. Monika Kastner
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Monika Kastner \nPresentation topic: Evaluation of an eHealth self-management tool (KeepWell) for older adults with multimorbidity: Lessons learned from a hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial \nDate: Thurs\, Oct. 9\, 2025 \nRegister here: https://bit.ly/4gWBAUp \nLearning objectives – by the end of the presentation\, participants will be able to:  \n1. Understand the complexity and consequences of multimorbidity in on older adults\,\n2. Understand how KeepWell\, an eHealth self-management tool was developed and evaluated\,\n3. Discuss the implication of findings\, including the feasibility of conducting an effectiveness-implementation hybrid trial. \nBio \nDr. Monika Kastner is the Research Chair in Knowledge Translation and Implementation at North York General Hospital\, and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto in the Institute of Health Policy\, Management and Evaluation and the Department of Family and Community Medicine. She is also the lead of the Diabetes Action Canada Knowledge Mobilization and Implementation Science (KM-IS) Program. Monika’s goals are to improve the health of priority populations and to advance the science and practice of KM-IS. As a health services and systems researcher\, her work focuses on improving the health of priority older adults across diverse intersecting identities (e.g.\, sex\, gender\, race) who live with multiple chronic conditions and social frailty\, using innovative e-health technologies that optimize healthcare delivery\, clinical decision-making\, and improved patient outcomes. \nView the presentation here. 
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series-dr-monika-kastner/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T230855
CREATED:20250825T131903Z
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Aunima Bhuiya
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Aunima Bhuiya \nPresentation topic: Quality is in the eye of the beholder: Exploring the quality of knowledge translation and implementation science (KT-IS) practice tools \nRegister here: https://bit.ly/4oSAbBE  \nLearning objectives – by the end of the presentation\, participants will be able to:  \n\nUnderstand the background and importance of exploring the quality of knowledge translation and implementation science (KT-IS) practice tools (e.g.\, models\, frameworks\, guides\, checklists)\nLearn about the current knowledge and key lessons learned from research conducted to date\nUnderstand future research directions and the important role of ongoing engagement from the KT-IS community in shaping these efforts\n\nBio \nAunima R. Bhuiya\, MSc is a PhD candidate at the Institute of Health Policy\, Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto. Supervised by Dr. Monika Kastner\, Aunima’s doctoral research explores the quality of knowledge translation and implementation science (KT-IS) practice tools (e.g.\, models\, frameworks\, guides\, checklists). Aunima’s research is supported by the CIHR CGS-D award. She is also currently a Co-Lead\, Evidence Synthesis at the McMaster Health Forum. Previously\, she worked at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. Her research interests include knowledge translation/ implementation science\, inclusive leadership\, and health systems policy research. \n 
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series-aunima-bhuiya/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T230855
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T130805Z
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Dr. Codie Primeau
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Codie Primeau \nPresentation topic: Citizen Science: An approach to engage the public and co-develop research questions \nRegister here: https://bit.ly/3FDNAM8 \nDownload the flier here. \nLearning objectives – by the end of the presentation\, participants will be able to: \n1) Understand what citizen science is and how it can enhance public engagement by breaking down barriers to inclusivity in health research.\n2) Explain how citizen science can actively involve patients and the public in co-creating and prioritizing research driven by community priorities.\n3) Discuss an example of ongoing citizen science work with 2S/LGBTQIA+ communities with chronic pain and how the approach supports meaningful community participation in the full research program. \n  \nBio \nDr. Codie Primeau (he/him; il) is an Assistant Professor in the School of Physical Therapy at Western University and an Affiliate Scientist with Arthritis Research Canada. His research focuses on arthritis\, pelvic health\, chronic pain\, and 2S/LGBTQIA+ health\, with an emphasis on equity\, inclusion\, and patient and community engagement. He studies clinical and cost-effectiveness of physiotherapy and surgical interventions and works to improve access to affirming care. He also leads initiatives to strengthen 2S/LGBTQIA+ representation in physiotherapy education and collaborates with national and community-based organizations with the aim to enhance health outcomes for underrepresented communities. \nEmail Meghan.Storey@UnityHealth.to with questions. \n  \nView the recording here: https://youtu.be/8ZgGnmKkWcg?si=T_MdnYIyCLLXbKjs
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series-dr-codie-primeau/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T230855
CREATED:20250424T122628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T131135Z
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Drs. Ian Graham & Robert McLean
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Drs. Ian Graham & Robert McLean \nPresentation topic: Designing\, doing\, and evaluating research co-production: The Research Quality Plus for Co-Production (RQ+ 4 Co-Pro) approach \nView the recorded presentation here. \nRegister here: https://bit.ly/42rbEKN \nDownload the flier here. \nLearning objectives – by the end of the presentation\, participants will be able to: \n1) Understand the concept of research co-production\,\n2) Understand the provenance of the RQ+ 4 Co-Pro framework\,\n3) Understand the components and potential applications of the RQ+ 4 Co-Pro framework. \n  \nBios \nDr. Ian D Graham is a Distinguished University Professor in the Schools of Epidemiology and Public & Nursing at the University of Ottawa\, and Senior Scientist at the Centre for Implementation Research in the Methods and Implementation Research program of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. He is a health sociologist by training with extensive experience as a health services researcher and implementation scientist. Dr. Graham is a pioneer in the fields of knowledge translation and implementation science being the originator of such frameworks and models as the Knowledge to Action Framework\, Ottawa Model of Research Use\, and most recently\, Implementation Roadmap. From 2006-2012 he was seconded to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research as Vice President of Knowledge Translation. He has been inducted as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences\, New York Academy of Medicine and Royal Society of Canada and twice awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Medal (2002\, 2012) for contributions to research. \nDr. Robert McLean is a Senior Program Specialist in Global Health at Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC) where he leads IDRC’s flagship research program Advancing Research for Climate and Health. Rob has worked in research evaluation and knowledge translation in the academic and research funding domains\, with an interest in collaborative approaches to knowledge generation. He earned his Ph.D. in the Department of Medicine at Stellenbosch University\, South Africa. \nEmail Meghan.Storey@UnityHealth.to with questions.
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series-drs-ian-graham-robert-mclean/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T230855
CREATED:20250318T161437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T161437Z
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Dr. Emma Kay
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Emma Kay \nPresentation topic: Shared Voices\, Shared Results: Community-Engaged Methods in Health Equity Research \nRegister here: https://bit.ly/4hlQ8eK \nLearning objectives – by the end of the presentation\, participants will be able to: \n1) Describe the continuum of community engagement in research and identify key equity indicators and contextual factors that influence community-researcher partnerships.\n2) Apply practical strategies for engaging community stakeholders\, including stakeholder mapping techniques\, co-design methodologies\, and approaches for building rapport with community organizations.\n3) Articulate the essential components of successful community-engaged research\, including terminology considerations\, shared leadership structures\, and strategies for ensuring sustainability. \nBio: Dr. Kay is an Associate Professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing. She has developed a rigorous community-engaged research agenda focused on harm reduction and improving health outcomes for people with and affected by HIV\, leveraging prior experience as the founding director of a community-based research organization. Dr. Kay leads an R01 funded by the US National Institute on Drug Abuse that aims to develop the first harm reduction intervention for people with HIV who use drugs to incorporate both structural services (e.g.\, naloxone) and relational strategies (i.e.\, encompassing the patient-provider relationship). \nEmail Meghan.Storey@UnityHealth.to with questions.
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series-dr-emma-kay/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T230855
CREATED:20250304T132338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T150922Z
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Dr. David Campbell
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. David Campbell \nPresentation topic:Use of Community-Driven Arts-Based Methods to Communicate Lived Experiences to Diverse Audiences \nView the recording here:\n \n  \nDownload the slides here:\nUse of Community-Driven Arts-Based Methods - KT Canada - Mar 13 2025 \n  \nLearning objectives – by the end of the presentation\, participants will be able to: \n1) Explain different forms of arts-based methods of knowledge mobilization;\n2) Understand the potential role of arts-based methods for reaching different audiences;\n3) Describe ways that impact of arts-based knowledge mobilization efforts could be evaluated. \nBio: Dr. David Campbell (MD\, PhD) is a medical specialist in Endocrinology & Metabolism and a health services researcher focused on social disparities\nand their impacts on clinical outcomes of cardiometabolic diseases\, like diabetes. He is the co-director of the Health Policy Trials Unit at the O’Brien Institute for Public Health at the University of Calgary. He conducts research that uses mixed methods\, interventional approaches\, community and stakeholder engagement\, and knowledge translation to contribute to reducing the impact of social disadvantage on clinical outcomes by informing health policy and clinical practice. \nDownload the flier here. \nEmail Meghan.Storey@UnityHealth.to with questions.
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series-dr-david-campbell/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T230855
CREATED:20240814T174044Z
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Dr. Leah Crockett
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Leah Crockett \nPresentation topic: Research partnerships in child health: exploring characteristics\, processes\, dynamics and effects \nLearning objectives – by the end of the presentation\, participants will be able to: \n1) Describe the scope and nature of partnered child health research\, \n2) Identify the relational dynamics\, role-specific motivations\, and logistical challenges that influence the sustainability and effectiveness of research partnerships in child health\, and \n3) Consider the shared and unique aspects of research partnerships in child health compared to other health research contexts. \n  \nView the recording here: \n \n  \nBio: Dr. Leah Crockett is a Banting Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health at the University of Manitoba\, embedded in the Research into the Enhancement of Acute Care for Children’s Health (REACH) theme at the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba. Under the mentorship of Dr. Kathryn Sibley\, her doctoral work explored the characteristics\, processes\, dynamics\, and effects of research partnerships in child health. Her postdoctoral work focuses on an implementation RCT to enhance pediatric readiness in Manitoba’s rural emergency departments\, examining contextual\, intersectional\, and system-level factors that influence implementation effectiveness. Leah is passionate about bridging research\, policy\, and practice through meaningful research partnerships. \nEmail Meghan.Storey@UnityHealth.to with questions.
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series-leah-crockett/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260410T230855
CREATED:20240814T173632Z
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Dr. Roberta de Carvalho Corôa
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Roberta de Carvalho Corôa \nPresentation topic: Strategies for involving patients and the public in scaling initiatives in health and social services: A scoping review \nRegister here! https://bit.ly/3OrIcwg \n  \nLearning objectives – by the end of the presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the strategies for involving patients and the public in scaling initiatives in health and social services\,\nIdentify knowledge gaps regarding strategies for involving patients and the public in scaling initiatives in health and social services\,\nDescribe the appropriate methodology for conducting a scoping review.\n\nBio: Dr. Roberta de Carvalho Corôa was born in Brazil and earned her PhD in sociology at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. Since 2010\, she has been working as a research collaborator at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation\, the largest public health institution in Latin America. In 2021\, she began her postdoctoral fellowship at the Canada Research Chair in Shared Decision Making and Knowledge Mobilization at Université Laval. She has since been working on implementation science with the goal of demonstrating and scaling the impact of interventions that can enhance people’s experiences with healthcare systems. She is particularly interested in patient-centered approaches in research. It is crucial for her to bring a sociological perspective\, representing Global South knowledge\, to the field of public health. Her ongoing projects aim to identify effective strategies for involving patients and the public in scaling health and social services\, as well as to develop scalable patient decision aids for vulnerable women in Brazil and Canada. \n  \nEmail Meghan.Storey@UnityHealth.to with questions.
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series-roberta-de-carvalho-coroa/
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Keila Turino Miranda
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Keila Turino Miranda \nPresentation topic: Can-SOLVE CKD: Capturing our IDEA (Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Accessibility) journey as a patient-oriented kidney research network \nRegister here!  \nLearning objectives:  \n1. Understand the role of IDEA in research networks\,\n2. Explore co-development strategies for IDEA mobilization\,\n3. Identify barriers and opportunities in IDEA implementation. \nPresenter bio: Keila Turino Miranda is a second year PhD student at McGill University\, with a background in Pharmacology (BSc) and Medical Science (MSc). She is leading a novel research branch focused on cardiovascular health and autonomic regulation in transgender\, gender-diverse\, and non-binary adults. Keila serves as the Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) Consultant for Can-SOLVE CKD\, a CIHR SPOR network\, where she led a pan-Canadian needs assessment to capture and integrate IDEA principles. Keila is a leader in the EDI field and has authored 10 peer-reviewed articles\, secured over $86k in competitive funding and presented at over 20 conferences. \nEmail Meghan.Storey@UnityHealth.to with questions.
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series-keila-turino-miranda/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241010T130000
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Brenda Tittlemier
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Brenda Tittlemier \nRegister here: https://bit.ly/3MH9bmV \nDownload the flier here.  \nPresentation topic: Investigating Evaluation and Effects of Partnered Rehabilitation Research \nLearning objectives – after the presentation the audience will be able to:\n• Identify the extent of evaluation of partnered rehabilitation research\n• Identify effects of partnered rehabilitation research on the research process and outcomes\n• Understand how partnering on rehabilitation research contributes to effects \nBio: Brenda Tittlemier is a PhD candidate at the University of Manitoba and is supervised by Dr. Kathryn Sibley. Her doctoral research has investigated the evaluation and effects of partnered rehabilitation research using explanatory sequential mixed methods. Furthermore\, Brenda has been a licensed physiotherapist for nearly 20 years. She is currently employed as an embedded researcher in a publicly funded physiotherapy department in Winnipeg\, Manitoba. In this role\, Brenda facilitates the use of physiotherapy evidence to inform clinical practice\, program development and evaluation\, and policy development. She is passionate about implementing initiatives to enhance involvement of physiotherapy employees in research. \nEmail Meghan.Storey@UnityHealth.to with questions. \n \n 
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series-brenda-tittlemier/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240912T120000
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Dr. Lisa Strifler
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Lisa Strifler \nDownload the flier. \nDownload the presentation slides here. \nPresentation title: Development and usability testing of a support tool to identify models and frameworks to inform the practice of KT \nLearning objectives – After the presentation\, the audience will be able to:\n1. Describe the differences between theories\, models and frameworks for KT and how they are used in practice\,\n2. Identify key barriers and facilitators to identifying and selecting theories\, models and frameworks in KT research and practice\,\n3. Learn about a new online support tool to help KT practitioners to identify an appropriate model or framework to inform their work. \nBio: Dr. Lisa Strifler recently completed her PhD at the University of Toronto’s Institute of Health Policy\, Management and Evaluation in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. Her doctoral research used rigorous methods guided by models and evidence on implementation science and user-centered design\, to develop and test the usability of an online support tool for KT practitioners. Her thesis project was supported by a CIHR Doctoral Research Award.
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series-dr-lisa-strifler/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240509T120000
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Dr. Khara Sauro
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Khara Sauro \nRegister here: https://bit.ly/3xGKiTS \nPresentation title: Implementing AI: Barriers and facilitators to adopting AI-based tools in healthcare \nLearning objectives – After the presentation\, the audience will:\n1. Understand the barriers and facilitators to implementing AI-based tools in healthcare\n2. Understand the differences and similarities between implementing AI-based tools and other interventions\n3. Be able to design implementation strategies for AI-based tools based on identified barriers and facilitators. \nBio: Dr. Khara Sauro is an Assistant Professor and Ohlson Professor of Head & Neck Health\, in the Department of Surgery\, with cross appointments in the Departments of Community Health Sciences and Oncology. Dr. Sauro’s research focuses on improving the quality and safety of care for patients with cancer\, especially those who undergo major surgical treatment\, to optimize the health of these patients. Dr. Sauro has a particular interest in leveraging routinely collected administrative data to evaluate the quality of healthcare and the effectiveness of implementing interventions to improve healthcare delivery. She uses diverse methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) to ask and appropriately answer clinically relevant research questions.
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series-dr-khara-sauro/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240411T130000
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Patient Engagement in Trials - Linda Hunter
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Linda Hunter \nRegister here: https://bit.ly/43BkQvd \n  \nTopic: Regaining Power and Control Living with Chronic Pain: My Journey as a Patient Research Partner \nLearning objectives: \nAt the end of this presentation the participants will:\n1. Understand how a patient diagnosis can lead to a journey that ends in patient partnership in research\n2. Describe what patient engagement in research really means\n3. Explain some common challenges and barriers that frustrate patient partners\n4. Examine how you might be more open to patient co-partnership in research. \nBiography: Linda Hunter is a semi-retired executive health care leader and former Chief Nurse Executive and ICU nurse who has worked locally\, nationally\, and internationally in healthcare over the last 35 years. Linda has worked clinically\, in education\, and administration\, throughout the continuum of care in healthcare. Linda is an expert in quality improvement and performance measurement and has worked extensively in the quality and patient safety fields in healthcare. Linda is also a patient and lives with spinal stenosis\, osteoarthritis\, fibromyalgia\, and severe degenerative disc disease and has lived with chronic pain for over 15 years. Linda is a CIHR Patient Engagement Research Ambassador for the Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis and is a member of the Institute’s Advisory Board. She has co-developed online educational modules for patients and researchers about Patient Engagement in Research. Linda is an Essential Caregiver to her Mum\, who lives with dementia\, and is a volunteer who provides palliative and end-of-life care to residents in LTC.\nLinda states: “It is vital that the patient voice is respected\, listened to\, and incorporated into change in the delivery of health care services\, including research. Patients are experts about their disease and the lived experience. They are becoming more informed and knowledgeable\, and it is imperative that they are included in the development of plans of what is researched and help bring that to the clinical world.”
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series-patient-engagement-in-trials-linda-hunter/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240314T130000
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Future Directions in Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health: Where are we now and where can we go from here?- Dr. Wynne Norton
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Wynne Norton \nTopic: Future Directions in Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health: Where are we now and where can we go from here? \nLearning objectives – after the presentation\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the broad state-of-the-science in dissemination and implementation research\,\nEnhance their knowledge on key dissemination and implementation research topics and methods\,\nIdentify ways in which the field may grow in the future and opportunities for doing so.\n\nBiography \n \nWynne E. Norton\, Ph.D.\, is a Program Director in Implementation Science in the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) at the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Norton’s scientific interests include de-implementation of ineffective practices\, pragmatic trials of implementation strategies\, rapid cycle interventional research in cancer care delivery\, and methodological and measurement issues in implementation science. She co-directed a virtual short course on cluster randomized trial designs in cancer care delivery research (2022) and a virtual workshop on advancing rapid cycle research to improve cancer-related care (2022)\, as well as serving as a member of the planning committee for a workshop on advancing data sharing for implementation science in cancer control (2022). \n  \n  \nRegistration: https://bit.ly/3UCznnI \n  \n 
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series-future-directions-in-dissemination-and-implementation-research-in-health-where-are-we-now-and-where-can-we-go-from-here-dr-wynne-norton/
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Bringing together Intersectionality and Implementation Science - Dr. Cole Etherington
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Cole Etherington\nTopic: Bringing together Intersectionality and Implementation Science \nLearning objectives: \n\nParticipants will be able to identify key principles of intersectionality\nParticipants will be able to identify how intersectionality can contribute to developing effective and equitable interventions\nParticipants will gain practical insights on integrating intersectionality within their research and practice\n\nBiography \n \nCole Etherington\, PhD is a sociologist and Senior Research Associate at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Cole’s research focuses on integrating intersectionality considerations in knowledge translation and implementation science. His current work involves supporting the participation of diverse communities within the Canadian blood and plasma donation system. Outside of research\, Cole has a small hobby farm and enjoys spending time with his flock of chickens\, geese\, and ducks. \n  \n  \nRegistration: \nRegister Here: https://bit.ly/FebKT24 \n  \n 
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series-bringing-together-intersectionality-and-implementation-science-dr-cole-etherington/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240130T130000
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Discussions about Scaling Science Frameworks and Innovation Impact Based on a Scoping Review with Dr. Anita Kothari
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Anita Kothari\nTopic: Discussions about Scaling Science Frameworks and Innovation Impact Based on a Scoping Review \nLearning objectives: \n• Participants will be able to identify scaling frameworks and scaling science.\n• Participants will be able to describe the connection between innovation scaling for the purposes of growth and scaling a research innovation to\nenhance impact for the public good.\n• Participants will be able to identify some gaps in the process of developing scaling frameworks. \nBiography \n \nDr. Anita Kothari is a Professor in the School of Health Studies at the University of Western Ontario. Her research focuses on understanding how to best support the use of research and knowledge in healthcare decision-making; within this domain\, she concentrates on integrated knowledge translation (i.e.\, research co-production) particularly in public health systems and services. Her academic background involved training in health research methodology\, population health\, and health policy and services. \n  \n  \nRegistration: \nRegister Here: https://bit.ly/JanKT24 \n  \n 
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series-anita-kothari/
CATEGORIES:Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231109T130000
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Seminar Series - Mission Impossible: An Implementation Experience with Dr. Maoliosa Donald
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Maoliosa Donald\nTopic: Mission Impossible: An Implementation Experience \nLearning objectives: \n\nApply the Pathway to Implementation\nExplore the application of various implementation theories\, models\, frameworks\nReflect on implementation efforts\n\nBiography \nDr. Maoliosa (Mo) Donald\, PhD is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Cumming School of Medicine (Division of Nephrology) at the University of Calgary and is an Implementation Consultant with The Center for Implementation. She is a health services researcher and physical therapist. Dr. Donald’s research interests include interventions that support person-centered care\, and innovations that address the evidence-practice gap.z \n  \n  \nRegistration: \nRegister Here \n  \n 
URL:https://ktcanada.org/event/kt-canada-seminar-series/
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