The DISTAnce program aims to increase the application of implementation science in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) research and to advance the teaching of implementation science methodology in CSD programs. Through the award, CSD researchers receive mentoring to submit grant proposals that incorporate implementation science. Award recipients are CSD researchers and mentors are invited for their expertise in implementation science.
2023
Awardees
- Jason Chow, Vanderbilt University
- Ursula Findlen, Nationwide Children's Hospital/The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- Teresa Girolamo, San Diego State University
- Beth Kelley, University of Missouri
- Amy Kemp, VA Hospital
Mentors
- Laura Anthony, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
- Leora Cherney, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
- Lisa Saldana, Chestnut Health Systems
- Nicole Stadnick, University of California, San Diego
- Christina Studts, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
2022
Awardees
- Elena Dukhovny, California State University
- Naomi Rodgers, The University of Iowa
Mentors
- Natalie Douglas, University of Central Michigan
- Geoffrey Curran, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
2021
Awardees
- Melinda Bridges, The University of Kansas Medical Center
- Jarrad Van Stan, Harvard Medical School
Mentors
- Wenonah Campbell, McMaster University
- David Chambers, National Cancer Institute