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The Prevention Research Center in St. Louis (PRC-StL) explores behaviors that place people at risk for chronic diseases such as obesity, cancer and diabetes. Center researchers conduct and share research on physical activity, policy, the built environment, and the translation of evidence into public health practice, while placing particular emphasis on vulnerable populations.

Changing landscape of nutrition and dietetics research? A bibliographic analysis of top-tier published research in 1998 and 2018 (Links to an external site)

Public Health Nutrition January 20, 2021

This study sought to describe and compare study type, research design and translation phase of published research in nutrition and dietetic journals in 1998 and 2018.

Building the Next Generation of Researchers: Mentored Training in Dissemination and Implementation Science (Links to an external site)

Academic Medicine January 14, 2021

Dissemination and implementation (D&I) science provides the tools needed to close the gap between known intervention strategies and their effective application. The authors report on the Mentored Training for Dissemination and Implementation Research in Cancer (MT-DIRC) program-a D&I training program for postdoctoral or early-career cancer prevention and control scholars.

Rugged landscapes: complexity and implementation science (Links to an external site)

Implementation Science January 14, 2021

Mis-implementation – defined as failure to successfully implement and continue evidence-based programs-is widespread in public health practice. Yet the causes of this phenomenon are poorly understood.

Barriers to Aging in Place for Rural, Institutionalized Older Adults: A Qualitative Exploration (Links to an external site)

Clinical Gerontology January 14, 2021

The purpose of this study was to develop an understanding of the experiences of rural older adults who live in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and thus have not aged in place. By retrospectively analyzing their pre-institution care situation, we aim to generate foundational knowledge on the barriers to aging in place in rural settings.

Student Spotlight: Romario Smith

Hometown: Soweto, Namibia

Undergraduate school and degree: St. Olaf College, Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Brown School program: MPH/MSW

Anticipated graduation: December 2020

Three things you have with you at all times: Nailclipper, floss, and driver’s license

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