The Missing Link: Implementation Science Research and Real-World Impact

What if the groundbreaking research being conducted today doesn't reach the people who need it most until 2035?

This is the reality we face: it takes over a decade for research evidence to translate into clinical practice. Despite significant investments from researchers and funders worldwide, countless evidence-based interventions remain trapped in academic journals—never making it to the frontlines where they could transform lives. This is the "know-do gap."

Join us for this Implementation Science Symposium on Friday 6th March , 2026 where we'll showcase real-world examples of how implementation science methods are closing this critical gap. From diverse research settings and studies, we will discuss practical strategies that have accelerated the journey from discovery to impact, ensuring that evidence-based practices actually reach routine practice.

It's time to bridge the gap between what we know and what we do.

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Host or Publisher UCL Institute of Child Health