Wake Forest CTSI Impact in Action Showcases Research Advancing Health, Care, and Community Impact
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The Wake Forest CTSI Impact in Action video series showcases how research is creating meaningful change beyond publications and grants. Developed through a collaboration between the CTSI Workforce Development and Dissemination, Implementation, and Continuous Quality Improvement (DICQI) programs, the series features researchers sharing how their work is improving patient care, expanding access to health services, and strengthening communities. Recent videos highlight the work of Elizabeth T. Jensen, M.P.H., Ph.D., whose research is improving care for mothers, infants, and families through initiatives such as NEST and Smart BP, and Justin B. Moore, Ph.D., M.S., who discusses measuring research success through healthier lives, better access to care, and stronger communities. Together, these stories demonstrate how CTSI-supported research translates scientific discoveries into real-world impact.
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Research impact extends far beyond journal publications and grant funding. At the Wake Forest Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), the Impact in Action video series highlights how research is improving lives, strengthening communities, and helping move scientific discoveries into real-world practice.
Through brief, interview-style conversations, researchers share the meaningful outcomes of their work, offering a firsthand look at how CTSI-supported research is influencing patient care, healthcare delivery, and community well-being. The series emphasizes the human side of science, focusing on the individuals and families who benefit from research-driven innovation.
Recent videos feature two Wake Forest University School of Medicine investigators whose work demonstrates the power of translational research to create tangible change.
In "Turning Research into Better Care for Families," Elizabeth T. Jensen, M.P.H., Ph.D., Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Prevention, discusses her efforts to improve care for mothers, infants, and families. Her research spans eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases and postpartum support initiatives, including NEST and Smart BP. These programs illustrate how research can lead to practical solutions that enhance care, support families, and improve health outcomes.
The series also highlights Justin B. Moore, Ph.D., M.S., Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Implementation Science, in "Measuring Success in Healthier Lives, Better Access to Care, and Stronger Communities." For Dr. Moore, research success is measured not only by data and outcomes, but by the people whose lives are improved through the work. He reflects on how helping individuals achieve better health, quality of life, and access to care serves as a powerful reminder of why research matters.
The Impact in Action series was developed through a collaborative effort between the CTSI Workforce Development Program and the Dissemination, Implementation, and Continuous Quality Improvement (DICQI) Program. Together, these programs are helping communicate the value of translational science by sharing stories that connect research discoveries to meaningful impact in clinical settings and communities.
Watch the Wake Forest CTSI Impact in Action series to learn how researchers are turning discoveries into better health outcomes and creating lasting impact in the communities they serve. Stay tuned for more stories highlighting the people behind the science and the difference their work is making every day.
