In the summer of 2024, the DAC 2.0 Knowledge Mobilization-Implementation Science (KM-IS) Program team undertook a review of the overall program and its tools and resources. This mid-point review inspired several updates, including a revision of the KM planning tool to optimize its user-friendliness. Now called the KMap Tool (Knowledge Mobilization Action Planning), the new […]

The entire team at Diabetes Action Canada (DAC) is thrilled to celebrate that eight out of the ten research projects funded through the CIHR Operating Grant: Knowledge Mobilization in Diabetes Prevention and Treatment received our support! Of these projects: “We are thrilled to see CIHR funding projects that recognize the vital role of Patient Partners […]

The summer of 2024 was a time for refreshes for the DAC 2.0 Knowledge Mobilization-Implementation Science (KM-IS) team. Having reached the mid-point of the four-year term, the KM-IS Program leads reflected on successes and opportunities to update and enhance current offerings and to build further resources. As part of this enhancement, the team has replaced […]

In 2023, the Diabetes Action Canada Knowledge Mobilization (KM) Consultation Service launched. The program, led by Dr. Monika Kastner and Julie Makarski, is designed to help research teams successfully integrate KM tools into their projects. Knowledge mobilization helps move research from idea to implementation, and is an incredibly meaningful part of the process. That’s why […]

On October 26, 2023, our Knowledge Mobilization team partnered with the McMaster Collaborative for Health and Aging to present a workshop aimed at educating and supporting those wishing to use the principles of patient-oriented research in their work with older adults. The event, Canadian Association of Gerontology 2023: Community Engaged Teaching, Research & Practice Pre-Conference […]

In the second video from our Knowledge Mobilization Basics Series, we look at WHO is involved in Knowledge Mobilization and WHY it is important to include all individuals who will use or be affected by the research results in the real world. We’ll explore how involving these individuals will ensure the best chances of successful […]

 Our Knowledge Mobilization (KM) team is pleased to launch two new resources for Diabetes Action Canada’s community as part of our DAC 2.0 KM Plan.  “WHAT is Knowledge Mobilization and WHY it matters”, is the first in a series of 5 short videos that describe the basics of knowledge mobilization in simple, straightforward language. Watch the video […]

As we move into phase two of Diabetes Action Canada, the Network has a clear goal of translating the research and learnings from our first phase into understandable and implementable deliverables that aim to better support those living with diabetes in Canada. To further this, we are pleased to announce funding support from Diabetes Canada […]