Knowledge mobilization opportunities
Learn how we can support your knowledge mobilization efforts for a wider reach.
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of research, effectively mobilizing research findings in a respectful, equitable and timely manner is essential for driving meaningful change. People look to us as the provincial source for knowledge on dementia and current research. Our knowledge mobilization activities ensure dementia research and information is accessible, understandable and useful for people affected by dementia, health-care providers, policy makers and more.
Our Research & Knowledge Mobilization team is committed to supporting dementia researchers from diverse fields. Through collaborative efforts, we strive to translate knowledge so that research findings extend beyond the confines of academic journals. Our goal is to help expand the reach of research from the lab, medical or community setting to those who need it in B.C. and beyond. We can work with you so your research leaves a lasting impact.
Publications
A focus on research is an annual publication published in January. This publication highlights the remarkable B.C. researchers and innovative projects we fund, provides updates on the newest dementia research and features stories from researchers and people who participate in research throughout B.C.
If you are interested in participating in an interview or having your work featured, please contact us at research@alzheiemerbc.org.
Read the 2024 edition of A focus on research here.
Newsletters
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. has two quarterly newsletters. Connections features submissions written by and catered to caregivers, plus news, updates and ways to get involved with our organization. Insight is written for and by people living with dementia.
We are happy to highlight your work through interviews or featuring articles about your research in detail. To inquire about contributing to our newsletters, please contact us at research@alzheimerbc.org.
Research Connects webinars
Research connects is our bi-monthly (every other month) research webinar series where we feature local B.C. researchers and their impactful work. This webinar series is an excellent platform to share your findings and insights with a broader audience, including people affected by dementia, who are keen to learn more about ongoing research. Explore our playlist of recorded Research connects webinars here.
Looking to learn more about knowledge mobilization?
- Research Impact Canada is a pan-Canadian network dedicated to maximizing the impact of research for the public good offering free resources, learning modules and a bi-annual Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum (CKF).
- Geras Centre for Aging Research offers practical resources and tools focusing on knowledge mobilization planning and implementation.
- Canadian Knowledge Transfer and Exchange Community of Practice (KTECOP) is a network of practitioners and researchers who share knowledge mobilization experiences and opportunities to build peer relationships, capacity and a community of practice to advance knowledge of the effectiveness of this growing field.
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research are currently developing a Knowledge Mobilization Framework and Action Plan in addition to hosting resources to support the integration of knowledge mobilization practices for more effective health services and products to strengthen the Canadian health care system.
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Guidelines for Effective Knowledge Mobilization can help applicants and grant holders incorporate knowledge mobilization activities, including data management, into their SSHRC-funded research, to maximize the impact of social sciences and humanities research.