Join us in advancing the frontiers of implementation and translational research
The Washington University Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS) is launching a new program, WashU Implementation Science Academy (WISA), designed to nurture emerging national leaders in implementation science, enhance Washington University’s leadership in applied implementation research, and bolster institutional capacity for translational science in the School of Medicine.
WISA aims to:
- Advance Medical Research: Promote implementation research across a wider array of specialties within the School of Medicine.
- Build Capacity: Develop broader translational scientific capacity, empowering participants to lead and shape the future of implementation science nationally.
Our Fellows
Our Approach
Champion-Driven Model
We will identify champions from different divisions or departments within the SOM. These champions will spearhead efforts to promote and grow implementation and translational research in their respective domains through:
- Organizing 3 to 4 events (seminars, workshops, symposia) over the course of a year.
- Providing consultations for investigators in their specialties.
- Meeting regularly with other champions to share best practices.
Events and Programming
Events led by the Fellows aim to increase awareness and foster research in targeted areas.
Support for WISA Fellows
Participants in the inaugural cohort will receive extensive support, including:
- Monthly Workshops: Regularly scheduled sessions for collaboration and mentorship.
- Community of Learning: In-depth lessons paired with workshops for enhanced learning and program development.
- Dedicated Administrative Support: Assistance with managing research activities and coordinating events.
- Funding Support: Funding available for developing and executing training programs, workshops, and other capacity-building activities.
Fellows will:
- Continue to establish themselves as experts in implementation science.
- Develop programming to advance implementation science in home divisions and departments and
- Develop national visibility as leaders in implementation research, with emphasis in their domain areas of expertise.