SFU-UBC Implementation Science Training Initiative
The SFU-UBC Implementation Science Training Initiative is a two-year training program for early- to mid-career health researchers (from wide range of health-related topics and disciplines) to enhance their implementation science (IS) knowledge, skills, and networks, building implementation science capacity in British Columbia. The program is a collaboration between the SFU Knowledge Mobilization Hub and the UBC Knowledge Exchange unit in partnership with Genome BC and UBC Health.
About
Implementation science is the study of methods and strategies that facilitate the uptake, integration, and sustainability of evidence-based practices, programs, and policies in real-world settings.
The ISTI aims to build capacity in implementation science in British Columbia by increasing grant funding for projects by BC-based researchers and growing the province’s network of implementation scientists. The initiative is adapted from a proven program into a made-for-BC program.
Format
Two-year program with yearly 4-day in-person intensives led by ISTI faculty, quarterly webinar sessions, and monthly meetings with expert implementation science (IS) mentors. Includes a research stipend to cover research-related expenses.
Streams
Primary Team-Based Care Stream (TBC Stream)
- Supported by UBC Health
- Open to scholars who are passionate about advancing innovative, team-based solutions to primary care challenges in BC
Genomics Stream
- Supported by Genome BC
- Open to scholars working on innovative implementation science projects that address pressing challenges in genomics and health
Meet the scholars
2025 Cohort
Jennifer Coelho
UBC
Mei Lan Fang
SFU
Sharon Hou
SFU
Jasmin Ma
UBC | Team-Based Care
Tom McLaughlin
UBC
Meghan McPherson
SFU | Fraser Health
Prital Patel
UBC | Genome BC
Carolyn Sparrey
SFU
Angela Russolillo
UBC
Jessica Stockdale
SFU | Genome BC
2024 Cohort
Skye Barbic
UBC
Kaylee Byers
SFU | Genome BC
Rachel Carter
UBC
Theodore Cosco
SFU
Sarah Crowe
SFU | Fraser Health
Kristen Haase
UBC
Carla Hilario
UBC
Vishal Jain
SFU
Claire Seaton
UBC
Michelle Wong
UBC
Meet the mentors
Mentors
Dr. Bev Holmes
President & CEO, Michael Smith Health Research BC
Dr. Linda Li
Professor & Harold Robinson/Arthritis Society Chair, Department of Physical Therapy
UBC Senior Scientist, Arthritis Research Canada
Dr. Meghan Winters
Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, SFU
CIHR Applied Public Health Chair in Gender and Sex in Healthy Cities
Researcher, Centre for Aging Smart, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute
Founder & Lead, Cities, Health, and Active Transportation Lab
Dr. Sonia Singh
Hospitalist Physician & Osteoporosis Consultant, Fraser Health Authority
Clinical Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, UBC
Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, SFU
Dr. Femke Hoekstra
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, UBC
Dr. Allison Ezzat
Physiotherapist & Implementation Scientist, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, UBC
Dr. Masahiro Minami
Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, SFU
Director, Mental Health Services Research Lab, SFU
Dr. Kevin Eva
Professor & Director of Educational Research and Scholarship, Department of Medicine, UBC
Associate Director & Scientist, Centre for Health Education Scholarship, UBC
Program Contact
Dr. Lupin Battersby (Director, Knowledge Mobilization, SFU) lupin_battersby@sfu.ca