WashU is growing the community of scientists who use D&I research to advance public health

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As a leading force in implementation research, WashU is driving change.

Supportive culture

A collegial and collaborative environment welcomes newcomers to Dissemination & Implementation research.

Powerful mentorship

We connect trainees and early-career faculty with leaders in the field.

On average, it takes 17 years for just 14% of original research to make its way to practice.

Through Dissemination & Implementation research, we are making change.

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WUNDIR unites the WashU community, from leading-edge implementation researchers to those newly involved in this field.

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At every WUNDIR meeting, I’m reminded of how broad and deep the engagement is within our WashU D&I community. This network offers a great chance to stay connected, which I appreciate now more than ever.

Elvin Geng, MD, MPH, Director of the Center for Dissemination & Implementation

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Community, Research

Midwest Center for AIDS Research to help end regional HIV epidemic

June 27, 2024
Midwest Center for AIDS Research to help end regional HIV epidemic
The center aims to support HIV research at all levels, from laboratory experiments to community program pilots. To ensure that research funded by the center will answer the questions most critical to public health efforts and to people living with HIV, projects will be selected by a committee composed of people from academic and nonacademic organizations.
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Leading the way in D&I research

With one of the largest communities of Dissemination & Implementation investigators, our work makes a singular contribution to the field.

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Consultation + Toolkits

Get the support to bring a Dissemination & Implementation lens to your research, from self-service toolkits to personalized consultation on grants and manuscripts.

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Training + Education

Whether you’re an experienced researcher or aspiring graduate student, we have a program that can grow your skills in Dissemination & Implementation.

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