The Global Leaders in Implementation Science Seminar series welcomes global leaders in implementation science to share their insights on a topic they are passionate about. With a focus on advancing equity and inclusivity in research and practice, these webinars aim to highlight emerging trends, methodological innovations, and practical insights, fostering rich discussions among researchers, practitioners, and students. These events are organized by Prof. Guillaume Fontaine, and co-sponsored by the Ingram School of Nursing and the RISE³ Lab
Talks in the series take place either virtually or in a hybrid format. These events are free and open to the public; advance registration is required. Please use the links below to learn more about each talk, and to register for the sessions you would like to attend.
Winter 2026
Susan Michie, PhD, FAcSS, FMedSci, FBA: Advancing Behavioural and Implementation Sciences through Ontologies
Professor of Health Psychology and Director, Centre for Behaviour Change, University College London Co-Director, Behavioural Research UK
Thursday, February 12,2026; 9:00 – 10:00 AM (EST)
Virtual Event
Annie Leblanc, PhD: Implementing and Sustaining Context-Fit Interventions: Research That Cares for Care That Fits
Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Knowledge Mobilization and Integration in Practice, Université Laval Director, PASSERELLE – National Patient-Oriented Research Training Entity
Thursday, April 2, 2026; 9:00 – 10:00 AM (EST)
Virtual Event
Elvin Geng, MD, MPH: Theory and Pragmatism in Implementation Science: Contradiction or Complement?
Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Washington University in St. Louis Director, Center for Dissemination and Implementation, Institute for Public Health, Washington University in St. Louis
Thursday, September 17, 2026; 9:00 – 10:00 AM (EST)
Virtual Event
Rinad Beidas, PhD: Supercharging Implementation Science with Insights from Behavioral Economics
Chair and Ralph Seal Paffenbarger Professor, Department of Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University
Monday, November 16; 12 to 1 PM (EST)
Virtual Event