Public seminar - Physical Activity and Nutrition
This public seminar hosted by the University of Newcastle Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition presents Professor Nancy Edwards from the University of Ottawa, Canada. Professor Edwards' visit is funded by the UON International Visiting Fellowship scheme.
The Importance of Context in Advancing Implementation Science: dual perspectives of a researcher and research funder
Professor Nancy Edwards
University of Ottawa, Canada
Implementation science concerns what works, for whom, under what contextual circumstances and is it scalable in equitable ways? Context is a rather illusive yet critical element of implementation science. This presentation will highlight developments and gaps in addressing context for implementation science studies focused on public health priorities. Implications for researchers and research funders will be discussed.
Nancy Edwards is a Distinguished Professor, University of Ottawa, and Full Professor in the School of Nursing. She was appointed Scientific Director, Institute of Population and Public Health, Canadian Institutes of Health Research in July, 2008. Dr. Edwards obtained her undergraduate nursing degree from the University of Windsor and completed graduate studies in epidemiology at McMaster University and McGill University. She is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.
Dr. Edwards' clinical and research interests are in the fields of public and population health. She has conducted health services, policy and clinical research both nationally and internationally. Her research has informed the design and evaluation of complex multi-level and multi-strategy community health programs. Her work in global health has spanned four continents where she has led both development-oriented and research-focused projects.
Event Information
- Date: This event was held on Wednesday 26 August 2015
- Location: Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), Caves Lecture Theatre, 1 Kookaburra Circuit, New Lambton
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