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November 13, 2026

Topic Leader: James F. Sallis, PhD

Distinguished Professor Emeritus, School of Public Health, University of California San Diego

Topic: Somebody Should Strengthen Communications Among Researchers, Practitioners, and Decision Makers

 

The primary purpose of health research is to develop and evaluate solutions that can prevent and treat health challenges. But getting effective interventions used in practice and supported by policy inour communities is far from a smooth process, especially when it comes to behavior change. Most often, professionals and policy makers never learn about evidence-based solutions they could adopt. Because practitioners are seldom involved in the research process, sometimes effective solutions are not feasible to implement or are ineffective for specific populations.

 

Communications among researchers, practitioners, and decision makers are often nonexistent or consist of miscommunication. Opportunities to implement effective solutions are squandered. Let’s have a discussion about ways of improving communication among our important groups who all have an interest in improving health. It is pretty rare for these groups to talk with one another, so quantity and quality of communications needs to be increased so each group understands and respects the others. Dr. Sallis will introduce the conversation, but everyone’s input is welcome in this interactive discussion, as we search for a better way forward together.

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Bio: James F. Sallis, PhD, has been studying many aspects of physical activity for over 40 years. He previously studied physical activity in schools, health care, and community settings. His more recent research interests are promoting physical activity and understanding policy and environmental influences on physical activity and obesity. His transdisciplinary research has documented promising environmental and policy strategies for promoting individual, planetary, and economic health, while enhancing equity. He is an author of over 800 scientific publications and one of the world’s most cited scientific authors in any field. His current priority is getting research used to create healthy and sustainable cities. He is a member of the US National Academy of Medicine , received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, and has been the father of the Active Living Conference for over twenty years.

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