About Us
The Global Health Innovation Lab aims to answer fundamental questions of Implementation Science.
Through a range of research methods, diverse disciplines, and a team of skilled researchers, we work towards increasing application of implementation science in global health spaces.
The process of globalization has accelerated greatly over the last few decades bringing forth a largely interdependent world. Local population health has proven to be influenced by circumstances and events that occur across national and international borders: the emergence of global pandemics from international travel and trade; the acceleration of nutritional transitions shaped by globally integrated food systems and policies; and increased transfer of knowledge and technologies between countries to improve population health. This context raises a need for implementation science to be applied in global health spaces.
Defining Implementation Science
Implementation science can be defined as “the scientific study of methods to promote the systematic uptake of research findings and other evidence-based practices into routine practice, and, hence, to improve the quality and effectiveness of health services” (Eccles & Mittman, 2006)
Our Research Goal
Our research explores the complex, multi-faceted factors that influence the implementation of evidence-based interventions in global health settings.
Objectives
Areas of Focus
- Polio Immunization and Eradication
- Barriers and Facilitators to Polio Vaccination and Eradication Programs
- Scaling Up Malaria Bed Nets in Africa
- Implementation of Malaria Bed Nets in Tanzania/Nigeria
- Applying a Health-Equity Lens to Implementation Science
- Improving Health Outcomes Through mHealth Technology
- Advancements in research have fuelled the production of evidence-based interventions for Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance
- Understanding the Factors Affecting Meningitis A Prevention
- Scaling Nutritional Interventions in Africa
- Scaling Up Vitamin A Supplementation Programs
- Schistosomiasis Control Through Praziquantel Programs
- Improving the Uptake of Oral Rehydration Therapy