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OUR APPROACH

From evidence to action

Research translation is at the heart of UWRA's mission. We bridge the gap between scientific evidence and real-world impact by systematically moving knowledge from discovery to practice, policy, and community benefit.

Our research translation programs focus on implementation science — studying what works, for whom, and under what conditions — and knowledge translation — ensuring that evidence is accessible, understandable, and actionable for decision-makers, practitioners, and communities.

We don't just generate evidence — we ensure it reaches the people, policies, and systems that need it most.

1 Research & Evidence Rigorous inquiry
2 Synthesis & Analysis What works
3 Translation & Adaptation Contextualize
4 Implementation & Scale Real-world impact
5 Monitoring & Learning Refine & improve
OUR FRAMEWORK

Four pillars of research translation

Our programs are built on interconnected pillars that span the entire evidence-to-action continuum.

Implementation Science

Studying the methods, strategies, and conditions that enable evidence-based interventions to be adopted, adapted, and sustained in real-world settings.

Knowledge Translation

Ensuring research findings are synthesized, packaged, and communicated effectively to policymakers, practitioners, and communities.

Community-Engaged Research

Co-designing research and translation activities with communities to ensure relevance, ownership, and sustainable impact.

Policy & Systems Engagement

Bridging evidence with policy and health systems decision-making to drive systemic change and improve population health.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Continuous learning and adaptation through rigorous monitoring, evaluation, and feedback loops that strengthen program effectiveness.

Capacity Strengthening

Building the skills, systems, and institutional capacity needed to sustain research translation efforts over the long term.

ACTIVE INITIATIVES

Research translation programs

Current programs that exemplify our commitment to turning evidence into action across health systems, communities, and policy.

Implementation Science

Scale-Up Readiness Assessment

Mixed-methods research on readiness for scaling up community health interventions across 8 counties, identifying barriers and enablers.

8 counties 60+ stakeholders 2025–2026
Knowledge Translation

Evidence Synthesis for Policy

Systematic reviews and evidence gap maps to inform national health policy and strategic planning across multiple disease areas.

National 12+ policy partners 2025–2027
Community-Engaged

Community Health Worker Supervision

Strengthening supervision and support systems for community health workers to improve service delivery and health outcomes.

4 counties 200+ CHWs 2025–2026
Policy & Systems

Mental Health Policy Translation

Translating mental health research into actionable policy recommendations and implementation guidance for primary care integration.

4 counties 20+ policy leaders 2025–2027
Implementation Science

Digital Health Implementation Research

Evaluating the implementation of digital health tools in community health programs, focusing on usability, fidelity, and scale.

5 counties 15+ facilities 2026
Knowledge Translation

Research Communications Hub

Developing accessible research briefs, infographics, and multimedia resources to bridge the gap between researchers and practitioners.

National 20+ knowledge products 2025–2027
OUR IMPACT

Research translation in numbers

Our translation programs are making a measurable difference in communities, health systems, and policy.

12

Active translation programs

8

Counties engaged

24+

Community partners

15+

Policy briefs produced

COLLABORATE

Partner with UWRA on research translation

Join us in bridging the gap between evidence and action. We welcome collaborations with researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and communities.

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