The Community Engaged Translational Sciences (CETS) Core is dedicated to advancing the integration of community engaged research within dissemination and implementation science to enhance the translational impact of disability inclusive scholarly work, practice, and policies. The CETS Core leverages the principles and frameworks of Community Engaged Research and Dissemination and Implementation Science to systematically evaluate and improve the effectiveness of health and rehabilitation interventions, programs, and policies for individuals with disabilities and/or chronic health conditions, their family members, networks, healthcare providers and system(s).
Led by Dr. Robin Gaines Lanzi opens a new website, an expert with extensive experience in community-engaged research, implementation science, and research consultation, the CETS Core offers comprehensive consultation, training, and mentorship to ensure that community engagement and implementation science are seamlessly integrated into research efforts. This includes support for the adoption and sustainability of evidence-based practices across clinical and community settings.
Services
Our services are designed to help individuals, research teams, programs, and organizations achieve not only high-impact research outcomes but also ensure that these outcomes translate into meaningful, community-driven benefits. Some of the key services provided include:
- Identifying and adapting interventions for real-world application
- Designing sustainable implementation strategies tailored to specific barriers and facilitators
- Developing qualitative and mixed-method approaches to evaluate implementation effectiveness
- Creating interview and focus group guides for community-based research
- Crafting fundable specific aims pages focused on community-engaged D&I science
We are open to all UAB investigators, as well as other investigators in the research community. Please contact us below for more information and pricing.