Spotlight Series

The Social Behavioral Scientific Core Spotlight Series is a monthly webinar presentation discussing critical research development and implementation topics. Featured speakers and subject matter experts are invited monthly to present and engage in meaningful dialogue with researchers and advocates. Below you will find upcoming webinars and can browse recordings of previous presentations. 

If you have specific questions or items to discuss for the presentations, please email Nicole Montañez (nmontanez@fhi360.org) and Jen Libous (jlibous@fhi360.org).

Upcoming Webinars

2024

22 August 2024: CDC Proposal on Chest Feeding Recommendations

Featuring Karen Hampanda, PhD, MPH

22 August 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET

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Spotlight Series Webinars occur on the fourth Thursday of every month at 10:00 a.m. ET. Check back here for more details as they become available. You can also follow the IMPAACT Network on social media (@IMPAACTNetwork) and subscribe to our newsletter for updates!

Previous Webinars

SBSC Spotlight

Mixed Methods

This spotlight is on the basics of Mixed Methods research design. Mixed methods, often referred to as the third research paradigm, uses qualitative and quantitative methods to generate insights that are combined through integration strategies to reach more in-depth, nuanced, and comprehensive understandings. This is a review of basic principles, designs, and integration strategies in mixed methods.

K Rivet Amico
PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Health Behavior and Health Education
School of Public Health, University of Michigan

27 June 2024 | 10:00 a.m. ET
IMPAACT SBSC Spotlight Series

Qualitative & Quantitative Application

This spotlight series will summarize quantitative and qualitative approaches in clinical trials with infants, children, adolescents, mothers, and families/caregivers. We will emphasize measures and research strategies that engage participants to better understand their treatment/care experiences, experienced/anticipated stigma, quality of life, and preferences.

Graeme Hoddinott, PhD & Radhika Sundararajan MD, PhD

23 May 2024 | 10:00 a.m. ET
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Implementation Science

Demystifying Implementation Science
Dr. Whitney Irie

25 April 2024 | 10:00 a.m. ET
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Human-Centered Research Design

Spotlight on Human-Centered Design: Bridging Gaps from the Bench to the Real World in Matrix

28 March 2024 | 10:00 a.m. ET
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Exposure to Violence & HIV Risk Behaviors Among Adolescents

Dr. Rachel Kidman, Stony Brook University (SUNY)

25 January 2024 | 10:00 a.m. ET

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