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Join Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP) and Dr. Melanie Barwick for an open lecture on April 9 (Hybrid)

Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP) is excited to invite you to an insightful open lecture hosted by Dr. Melanie Barwick, – a global expert in knowledge translation and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Implementation Science and Practice. SKIP has learned a great deal over the years from Dr. Barwick about knowledge translation and making a difference—this is a unique chance to gain insights from someone who has helped shape SKIP’s approach!

Through compelling examples and practical insights Dr. Barwick’s lecture, From Lab to Life: Unleashing the Power of Implementation Science in Practice Settings, the critical role of implementation science in promoting the uptake of research findings into routine practice, thereby optimizing evidence-based interventions and services.

Thanks to Dalhousie University's Next Wave funding for its research centres and institutes, SKIP is able to bring this campus-wide learning opportunity to the Dalhousie community (all faculty, staff, and students are welcome) and beyond.

Details:

• Date: April 9, 2025
• Time:
  4:30 – 5:30 PM NT
  4:00 – 5:00 PM AT
  3:00 – 4:00 PM ET
  2:00 – 3:00 PM CT
  1:00 – 2:00 PM MT
  12:00 – 1:00 PM PT
• Location: Online via Teams or In Person on the Dalhousie University Campus– Halifax, NS  (Collaborative Health Education Building, 5793 University Avenue, Room 170 / Windsor Room)
• Register Here

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to hear from Dr. Barwick about the practical applications of Implementation Science and its importance in advancing practice. Whether you're a healthcare professional, academic faculty, researcher, student, or simply interested in the topic, this lecture will provide valuable insights and build knowledge mobilization skills.

Register now to attend either in person or virtually!