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Rinad Beidas, PhD @rsbeidas.bsky.social · 15d

Join me at IMPACTx on October 9, 2025, for a high-impact virtual event reimagining the future of care. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and spark real change. Register here: acendainstitute.org/event/impactx

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nufeinbergmss.bsky.social @nufeinbergmss.bsky.social · Sep 3

Experts at Northwestern helped create the newest NIH Toolbox—a nationally standardized assessment of infant development (16 days–42 months). Kudos to Richard Gershon, PhD, for sharing what inspired it. Watch here: shorturl.at/MkB39

Northwestern Medicine unveils National Institute of Health Baby Toolbox | ChicagoNOW

Developmental scientists and medical social science experts at Northwestern University have spearheaded the creation of the most recent National Institute of Health Toolbox. This provides the newest n...

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Rinad Beidas, PhD @rsbeidas.bsky.social · Jul 23

I greatly enjoyed speaking with John Carey at PNAS about the promise of implementation science for transforming healthcare! #imspci Implementation science aims to improve healthcare by validating effective interventions | PNAS www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

Implementation science aims to improve healthcare by validating effective interventions | PNAS

Implementation science aims to improve healthcare by validating effective interventions

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Rinad Beidas, PhD @rsbeidas.bsky.social · Jun 18

Last year @nufeinbergmss.bsky.social launched methodological training institutes. Our Fall offering will include virtual workshop on data visualization from data vis extraordinaire @cbv.bsky.social - don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn how to clearly communicate the impact of your work!

Cindy Veldhuis, PhD @cbv.bsky.social · Jun 18

🎨 Calling all health researchers!
Tired of confusing graphs, chaotic slides, and posters no one reads? 📊📈📉

💡Join us for “Visualizing Health Research” — a hands-on workshop that will give you a toolbox 🧰 to level up your design game. 🧵👇

🧠 Email [email protected] to get on email list.

four half day workshop on design for academics and researchers. Email MSS_education@northwestern.edu to get on the list to be alerted when registration starts.

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Rinad Beidas, PhD @rsbeidas.bsky.social · Jun 9

Feeling awed and inspired to be in a room with this visionary group of folks who started the Implementation Research Institute 20 years ago. I feel fortunate to be a part of this incredible community #impsci

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Rinad Beidas, PhD @rsbeidas.bsky.social · May 28

Bravo to @nufeinbergmss.bsky.social Amy Van Pelt and team on new paper in @implementsci.bsky.social using the innovation tournament methodology to crowdsource ideas for implementation of long-acting PrEP in sexual minority men in Chicago! implementationsciencecomms.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Crowdsourcing Ideas for the Implementation of Long-Acting Injectable PrEP among Sexual Minority Men in Chicago through an Innovation Tournament - Implementation Science Communications

Background Reducing HIV incidence requires the effective implementation of evidence-based prevention practices. In Chicago, HIV disproportionately impacts sexual minority men (SMM). Long-acting inject...

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nufeinbergmss.bsky.social @nufeinbergmss.bsky.social · May 22

We were thrilled to welcome Faith Summersett Williams, PhD, MS, to Implementation Science Academy! 🙌 She shared her work on bridging substance use screening & treatment for teens with chronic illness. Join us in 2026: shorturl.at/o5nas #impsci @ipham.bsky.social

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Rinad Beidas, PhD @rsbeidas.bsky.social · May 12

Systemic inequities hinder HIV care for marginalized communities. This study, led by Dr. Amanda Sanchez, explores how a behavioral intervention can support adherence and retention—when paired with structural change and dignity-centered care. equityhealthj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Systemic inequities, dignity, and trust in the context of HIV care: a qualitative analysis - International Journal for Equity in Health

Adherence and retention in care are key targets to achieve favorable health outcomes for people with HIV. Challenges with adherence and retention are pronounced for marginalized communities facing int...

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Rinad Beidas, PhD @rsbeidas.bsky.social · May 8

Many reasons for concern, but what keeps me up at night? The impact on early career researchers (ECRs). We must identify ways to support ECRs via foundations, philanthropy, new partnerships with industry, and creating more embedding opportunities (e.g., health systems).

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Rinad Beidas, PhD @rsbeidas.bsky.social · May 8

New editorial in @implementsci.bsky.social from our editorial team that describes #impsci grant terminations in the US and globally; characterizes the topical areas & methods most affected; and considers implications for the field implementationscience.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Implementation science grant terminations in the United States - Implementation Science

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Northwestern's Institute for Public Health and Medicine @ipham.bsky.social · Apr 21

🔔Join us this Thursday!🔔

painTRAINER: Increasing access to pain coping skills training for people with chronic pain

🎙️ Christine M Rini, PhD
🗓️04/24
⏰12:00PM CT
🖥️In person and online

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Rinad Beidas, PhD @rsbeidas.bsky.social · Apr 11

Important new study from Brian Ahmedani and team in the largest multisite study finding evidence for implementation of #ZeroSuicide in outpatient mental health settings with associated reductions in suicide attempts in most sites jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #impsci

Zero Suicide Model and Suicide Attempt Rates in Outpatient Mental Health Care

This quality improvement study evaluates whether implementing the Zero Suicide model in outpatient mental health care is associated with lower suicide attempt rates among individuals aged 13 years or ...

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nufeinbergmss.bsky.social @nufeinbergmss.bsky.social · Apr 10

Congratulations to Maria Pyra, PhD, on her recent publication, “Rapid ART, Rapid PrEP, and Status Neutral Implementation in Ryan White-Funded Clinics: Results From a Multisite Survey.” Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40163066/

Rapid ART, Rapid PrEP, and Status Neutral Implementation in Ryan White-Funded Clinics: Results From a Multisite Survey - PubMed

This survey of diverse RW-funded clinics shows high uptake of R-ART and significant if less consistent uptake of R-PrEP and status neutral. Future research should focus on identifying broadly implemen...

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nufeinbergmss.bsky.social @nufeinbergmss.bsky.social · Apr 4

Congratulations to Emily Ho, PhD on her recent publication, “Remote Assessment of Pediatric Anthropometrics.” Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40049218/

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Rinad Beidas, PhD @rsbeidas.bsky.social · Mar 31

I feel so lucky to be a part of our incredible #impsci community @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social 💜

nufeinbergmss.bsky.social @nufeinbergmss.bsky.social · Mar 31

"Many proven treatments never reach the people who need them in a clinical setting. This thought piece explains how clinical psychologists can harness implementation science to transform behavioral healthcare for all people," said
@rsbeidas.bsky.social, PhD. Read more: shorturl.at/E0gSj

Harnessing Implementation Science in Clinical Psychology

Northwestern Medicine investigators have outlined how clinical psychologists can help close the gap between knowledge and practice in mental healthcare.

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Rinad Beidas, PhD @rsbeidas.bsky.social · Mar 20

Throwback to our Penn Medicine Nudge Unit days! We evaluated the effect of a non-EHR nudge to administer CA++ during trauma resuscitations. Great team led by Daniela Schmulevich, Jeremy Cannon, and with @kitdelgado.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

The simplest solution may be good, but is it good enough? Evaluating the effect of a nudge to administer calcium during blood product resuscitation for traumatic injuries

Background Hypocalcemia following severe injury is common. Current institution-specific guidelines recommend calcium (Ca++) supplementation during blood product resuscitation. We hypothesize that a ...

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Rinad Beidas, PhD @rsbeidas.bsky.social · Mar 14

I feel deep gratitude to have the opportunity to return to
Temple University to deliver the AOA Visiting Professor Keynote. I am proud to be #TempleMade. I am also very grateful to ELAM for bringing Dr. Heather Clauss into my life ❤️

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Rinad Beidas, PhD @rsbeidas.bsky.social · Mar 10

It has been an absolute pleasure partnering with & learning from Northwestern Medicine Chief Wellness Executive, Dr. Gaurava Agarwal, and team on operationalizing well-being in health systems. Excited about next steps for this important work pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40009096/

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Rinad Beidas, PhD @rsbeidas.bsky.social · Mar 4

Exceedingly proud of this impactful work led by Dr. Judith Moskowitz and team at @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social Department of Medical Social Sciences in partnership with NPR demonstrating the immense value and application of the social sciences: www.npr.org/2025/03/03/n...

From blah to beautiful, this skill can reduce anxiety, help you feel more positive

Data from our stress less series builds on evidence that a few key skills can improve feelings of well-being, optimism and self-efficacy

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nufeinbergmss.bsky.social @nufeinbergmss.bsky.social · Jan 24

Kudos to Callie Walsh-Bailey, PhD, Assistant Professor, on being chosen to be the Vice Chair of the Consortium for Cancer Implementation Science (CCIS) Context and Equity in Implementation Science action group!

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Rinad Beidas, PhD @rsbeidas.bsky.social · Jan 11

Pleasure to collaborate with Dr. Nate Williams & team in Clinical Trials to articulate a multilevel recruitment & retention framework for implementation trials. #impsci
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Rinad Beidas, PhD @rsbeidas.bsky.social · Jan 8

In @implementsci.bsky.social, Dr. Rebecca Hamm articulates how audit & feedback works as an implementation strategy to increase fidelity to a multi-component labor induction protocol designed to reduce obstetric inequities #impsci implementationsciencecomms.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Audit and feedback is an effective implementation strategy to increase fidelity to a multi-component labor induction protocol designed to reduce obstetric inequities - Implementation Science Communica...

Background Studies have demonstrated that standardizing labor induction (IOL), often with the use of protocols, may reduce racial inequities in obstetrics. IOL protocols are complex, multi-component i...

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Rinad Beidas, PhD @rsbeidas.bsky.social · Dec 26

Very excited to read this as our team has been grappling with how to derive mechanisms from our rich qualitative work across trials!

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Rinad Beidas, PhD @rsbeidas.bsky.social · Dec 23

Congratulations Dr. Nathan Hodson for leading a new meta-analysis finding that financial incentives increase engagement with parenting programs providing support for disruptive behavior in children acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @nufeinbergmss.bsky.social @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social

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Rinad Beidas, PhD @rsbeidas.bsky.social · Dec 21

Pleasure to collab with Dr. Raina Merchant and Lauren Southwick Penn CHTCI on using mixed methods to elucidate user experience around use of digital data to inform psychotherapy mental.jmir.org/2024/1/e59785

Integrating Patient-Generated Digital Data Into Mental Health Therapy: Mixed Methods Analysis of User Experience

Background: Therapists and their patients increasingly discuss digital data from social media, smartphone sensors, and other online engagement within the context of psychotherapy. Objective: We examin...

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