7 February 2025
Yesterday, 6 February 2025, the IS4NCDs project — focused on Capacity Building in Implementation Science Education for Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Management in Africa — was launched during its first webinar. The session featured three expert speakers.
Dr. Martin Heine, IS4NCDs Principal Investigator, UMCU (NL), introduced the project and the team, and provided an overview of implementation science, followed by a concise presentation of the various modules offered in the IS4NCDs training program.
Professor Byron Powell, of WashU Brown School’s Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science (USA) discussed Implementation Science in 2030: from puberty to maturity, offering insightful perspectives on the field’s future.
Professor Susan van Schalkwyk, Professor Emeritus in Health Professions Education, Department of Health Professions Education, Stellenbosch University (ZA), highlighted the importance of integrating practical community experiences into academic learning through her presentation Bringing real-world challenges into the class room - community engaged learning for impact.
The project launch was attended virtually by over 40 participants.
