Our mission is to change systems to create healthier communities through research, evaluation, and translation.

We use a range of innovative methods and strategies in three core focus areas:

POLICY & PREVENTION

Reducing the harmful effects of chronic disease through development, dissemination and implementation of public health prevention policies.
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DISSEMINATION & IMPLEMENTATION

Sharing and implementing the results of public health science effectively in healthcare settings, communities, and states.
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SYSTEMS SCIENCE

Studying the complex nature of systems, using new methodologies such as social network analysis, agent-based modeling, and system dynamics.
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