BRIDGE Program
Led by Rani Elwy, Ph.D., the Brown Research on Implementation and Dissemination to Guide Evidence Use (BRIDGE) program fosters the translation, spread and scale-up of evidence-based practices into routine clinical care.
BRIDGE Program
Led by Rani Elwy, Ph.D., the Brown Research on Implementation and Dissemination to Guide Evidence Use (BRIDGE) program fosters the translation, spread and scale-up of evidence-based practices into routine clinical care.
Overview
The BRIDGE program, founded in 2018 as the Implementation Science Core, collaborates with the other Brown Psychiatry and Human Behavior cores, the Quantitative Science Program and Qualitative Science and Methods Training Program (QSMTP), to foster the translation, spread and scale-up of evidence-based practices into routine clinical care. Contact us at implementationscience@brown.edu.
Leadership
Services
- Provide consultation on dissemination and implementation (D&I) science models, theories and frameworks to guide studies
- Develop qualitative and quantitative methods specific to D&I science research questions (such as formative evaluations, stakeholder engagement methods, implementation strategies, hybrid designs, etc.)
- Serve as co-investigator on projects as the implementation science expert
Consultations
Please email us if you would prefer to receive feedback by email.
Advance-CTR Implementation Science Seminar Series
In this six-part series, sponsored by the BRIDGE program, Brown Alcohol Research Center on HIV (ARCH), and Advance-CTR, local and national experts share talks on implementation strategies and blueprints, hybrid trial designs, sustainability, and policy implementation. To find upcoming seminars and recordings, follow this link and select the Implementation Science Seminar Series.
Implementation Science Bootcamp
The BRIDGE program hosts a multi-day Implementation Science Bootcamp to provide clinicians and scientists with skills to increase the adoption of evidence-based practices, treatments, and interventions in clinical and community-based settings.
The next Implementation Science Bootcamp will be held July 10-12, 2024 at South Street Landing (350 Eddy St.) in Providence, RI.
BRIDGE Team
BRIDGE Program research, training, consultations and mentorship are possible as a result of a talented group of faculty, postdoctoral fellows and residents.
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Ariana Albanese, Ph.D.
Implementation Science Fellow -
Trisha Arnold, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior -
Margaret Crane, Ph.D.
Implementation Science Fellow -
Alethea Desrosiers, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior -
Emily Fu
Clinical Psychology Resident -
Alyssa Gatto, Ph.D.
Implementation Science Fellow -
Linda Guzman, Ph.D.
Implementation Science Fellow -
Ruben Martinez, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior -
Grace Smith, M.A.
Research Assistant
Program Staff
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Cintly Celis-de Hoyos, M.A.
Program Manager -
Ruby Cramer
Research Assistant -
Aden Littlewood
Research Assistant
Implementation Science Career Development Awardees
A range of early career investigators and faculty (below) have benefited from the mentorship of BRIDGE program faculty in securing their NIH or VA career development (K) awards. Please request a consultation to discuss your career development proposal with us, and take advantage of other BRIDGE program services in advancing your career development training plans.
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Trisha Arnold, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior -
Alicia Cohen, M.D., M.Sc., F.A.A.F.P.
Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, Assistant Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice (Research) -
Kristine Durkin, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow -
Jacqueline Hayes, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior (Research) -
Lindsay Huffhines, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior (Research) -
KayLoni Olson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior (Research) -
Darlynn M. Rojo-Wissar, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior (Research) -
Jack Rusley, M.D., M.H.S.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Clinician Educator -
Louisa Thompson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior -
LG Ward, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
In the News
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The BRIDGE Newsletter
Catch up on the BRIDGE program's latest news, events, offerings, and publications.