Why work with us?
The Knowledge Translation Program, led by Dr. Sharon Straus, provides world-renowned research, consultation, and capacity-building services in knowledge synthesis, implementation science, and health economics.
The Knowledge Synthesis (KS) Team, led by Dr. Andrea Tricco, offers evidence synthesis, statistical modeling for knowledge synthesis, coaching, and capacity-building services to a wide range of knowledge users. The KS Team advances the science of KS methodology (including systematic reviews, network meta-analysis, scoping reviews, and rapid reviews) to promote and improve evidence-informed decision-making.
The Team for Implementation, Evaluation, and Sustainability (TIES), led by Dr. Christine (Tina) Fahim, provides tailored tools, training, and coaching to advance KT practice and science. This includes developing and implementing KT plans, and evaluating outcomes to create lasting change.
Centre for exceLlence in Economic Analysis Research (CLEAR), led by Dr. Wanrudee Isaranuwatchai, supports researchers, practitioners and policymakers in healthcare by carrying out economic evaluations of healthcare interventions, developing economic evaluation models, conducting patient-level cost-effectiveness analyses, and building economic evaluations into research projects. CLEAR’s goal is to improve healthcare system efficiency by finding the best value for money.
Our program has developed a wide variety of practice-based KT Tools to aid in the synthesis, dissemination and implementation of research, such as the Right Review Tool and the Knowledge-to-Action Cycle. Additionally, we aim to increase KT knowledge and skills through education and training services, such as our KT courses, Summer Institute, and Seminar Series.