Overview This introductory seminar developed with support from the National Library of Medicine reviews data visualization use in communicating research, different approaches, and best practices. Developed with graduate students and junior investigators in mind, this seminar explores the data visualization field and provides an overview of resources for public health and health services researchers to use in their work. Mad*Pow’s Chris Hass will review key concepts in design thinking, techniques and approaches to data visualization, and resources for more information; AcademyHealth’s Lauren Adams will provide an overview of AcademyHealth’s approaches to data visualization, including dissemination strategies; and an academic faculty member will provide an overview on approaching data visualization from the academic perspective. The webinar will be facilitated by AcademyHealth’s Dr. Margo Edmunds. This webinar is brought to you by AcademyHealth through the HSRProj program. HSRProj is a joint effort of AcademyHealth and the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, funded by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to: Understand how to use visualization tools to communicate your research to various audiences; Learn from experts in the field on different approaches to translating your research; and Learn how to use data visualizations to disseminate your research findings.