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.
2024
Awardees
- Dawna Duff, Binghamton University
- Liza Finestack, University of Minnesota–Twin Cities
- Maura O’Fallon, University of Delaware
- Jennifer Oshita, NYU Langone Health
- Tatiana Peredo, Vanderbilt University
Mentors
- Jessica Caron, The Pennsylvania State University
- Andria Eisman, Wayne State University
- Paul Estabrooks, The University of Utah
- Andrea Nevedal, VA Center for Clinical Management Research
- Rachel Shelton, Columbia School of Public Health
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