Topic: Implementation science

Dissemination and implementation research examines how effective interventions reach clinical practice and remain useful in real settings. This introductory workshop applies those methods to aging research, addressing the gap between research findings and everyday care. Participants will examine conceptual frameworks, implementation strategies, study designs, and outcome measures, including implications for equitable access and sustainability. Small-group work, live polls, and moderated questions provide opportunities to apply the concepts. Attendees are encouraged to identify a current or pla

Meagan Cantwell and Andrew Lawler discuss archaeological evidence for psychoactive substances in pre-Inca Andean cultures, including how improved residue analysis informs interpretations of ancient rituals. Sarah Crespi then speaks with Noam Angrist about implementation science in education: moving from controlled studies to interventions that governments can deliver at scale in lower- and middle-income countries. The publisher provides the full episode, transcript and external audio.