School of Public Health » Global Health » Global WACH

RSS XML iCal Seattle, WA — Pacific Time
This hCalendar-compliant page is optimized for search engines. View this calendar as published at depts.washington.edu.

Working in Implementation Science (WISE) Working Group

Presentation Title: "Gun Policy Evaluation: What is the Role of Implementation Science?" Presenter: Dr. Ali Rowhani-Rahbar Ali Rowhani-Rahbar is the Bartley Dobb Professor for the Study and Prevention of Violence, Professor of Epidemiology, Professor of Pediatrics, Adjunct Professor of Public Policy & Governance, and Director of the Center for Firearm Injury Prevention at the University of Washington. His research evaluates community-based interventions, social programs, and public policies for their impact on multiple forms of violence, with particular emphasis on preventing firearm-related harm. In recognition of his contributions to firearm violence research, he was elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2023 and Washington State Academy of Sciences in 2024.      Mini Journal Club article: "Organizational readiness for change: A systematic review of the healthcare literature" (Link) Mini-Journal Club Lead: George Wanje, Implementation Science PhD Candidate, Global Health, UW, WISE invites UW… Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97426645888. Accessibility Contact: Disability Services Office (DSO), dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Event sponsors: Global Center for Integrated Health of Women, Adolescents, and Children (Global WACh) at the Department of Global Health. Thursday, January 8, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.

Working in Implementation Science (WISE) Working Group

Presentation Title: "Gun Policy Evaluation: What is the Role of Implementation Science?" Presenter: Dr. Ali Rowhani-Rahbar Ali Rowhani-Rahbar is the Bartley Dobb Professor for the Study and Prevention of Violence, Professor of Epidemiology, Professor of Pediatrics, Adjunct Professor of Public Policy & Governance, and Director of the Center for Firearm Injury Prevention at the University of Washington. His research evaluates community-based interventions, social programs, and public policies for their impact on multiple forms of violence, with particular emphasis on preventing firearm-related harm. In recognition of his contributions to firearm violence research, he was elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2023 and Washington State Academy of Sciences in 2024.      Mini Journal Club article: "Organizational readiness for change: A systematic review of the healthcare literature" (Link) Mini-Journal Club Lead: George Wanje, Implementation Science PhD Candidate, Global Health, UW, WISE invites UW… Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97426645888. Accessibility Contact: Disability Services Office (DSO), dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Event sponsors: Global Center for Integrated Health of Women, Adolescents, and Children (Global WACh) at the Department of Global Health. Thursday, January 22, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.

Working in Implementation Science (WISE) Working Group

Presentation Title: "Gun Policy Evaluation: What is the Role of Implementation Science?" Presenter: Dr. Ali Rowhani-Rahbar Ali Rowhani-Rahbar is the Bartley Dobb Professor for the Study and Prevention of Violence, Professor of Epidemiology, Professor of Pediatrics, Adjunct Professor of Public Policy & Governance, and Director of the Center for Firearm Injury Prevention at the University of Washington. His research evaluates community-based interventions, social programs, and public policies for their impact on multiple forms of violence, with particular emphasis on preventing firearm-related harm. In recognition of his contributions to firearm violence research, he was elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2023 and Washington State Academy of Sciences in 2024.      Mini Journal Club article: "Organizational readiness for change: A systematic review of the healthcare literature" (Link) Mini-Journal Club Lead: George Wanje, Implementation Science PhD Candidate, Global Health, UW, WISE invites UW… Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97426645888. Accessibility Contact: Disability Services Office (DSO), dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Event sponsors: Global Center for Integrated Health of Women, Adolescents, and Children (Global WACh) at the Department of Global Health. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.

Working in Implementation Science (WISE) Working Group

Presentation Title: TBD Presenter: TBD     Mini-Journal Club Lead: TBD Mini Journal Club article: TBD   WISE invites UW faculty, staff, fellows, and trainees with an interest in implementation science to share ideas in a supportive peer-to-peer environment.  The group meets twice a month, focusing on members’ work in progress including grant proposals, manuscripts, and presentations. To join the meetings or subscribe to the WISE mailing list, please contact Anya Lewin at lewina@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Online Meeting Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/97426645888. Accessibility Contact: Disability Services Office (DSO), dso@uw.edu. Event Types: Meetings. Event sponsors: Global Center for Integrated Health of Women, Adolescents, and Children (Global WACh) at the Department of Global Health. Thursday, February 19, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.