The Healthcare Delivery Science team conducts stakeholder engagement research that focuses on closing the gap between scientific evidence and everyday health care. The team engages patients, researchers and healthcare providers to study and share different approaches to spreading evidence-based solutions to reach everyone in need. The team also offers tailored advice for developing and implementing effective healthcare innovations in real-world settings.

 

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Director

Amytis "Amy" Towfighi Amytis "Amy" Towfighi, MD Director of Translational Science Innovation: Moving Ideas to Impact; Director, Healthcare Delivery Science Details about Amytis "Amy" Towfighi, MD

Team Members

Nisa Lam Nisa Lam, BA Project Specialist, Central Management Details about Nisa Lam, BA
Lisa Thai Lisa Thai, MPH Program Administrator, Healthcare Delivery Science Details about Lisa Thai, MPH

Teams

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