Advancing Science, Practice, Programming and Policyin Research Translation for Children's Environment Health (Asp3ire)

TRANSLATION CORE PROJECT SUMMARY The Translation Core of the Oregon State University Center for Advancing Science, Practice, Programming and Policy in Research Translation for Children’s Environmental Center (ASP3IRE Center) will support and accelerate the uptake and integration of evidence-based environmental health strategies and programming into

organizations and governmental institutions that reach our families and communities. The overall objective of the ASP3IRE Translation Core is to expand and accelerate the impact of existing and emerging Children’s Environmental Health (CEH) research by moving health-promoting and life-saving research findings into

practice. The Translation Core will identify CEH research translation (CEHRT) needs of stakeholders and match them with best practice materials, strategies & programs to accelerate uptake & adherence of interventions. It will also connect individuals, community stakeholders, and decision-makers who are

responsible for CEH with university-based researchers, and coordinate training and knowledge sharing to accelerate the dissemination of evidence-informed CEHRT products. Finally, it will develop, administer, and support a competitive annual pilot program that will adapt, implement, evaluate and scale proven strategies for

CEHRT products. Specifically, this includes funding 10 pilot grant projects with 1-year timelines. The Translation Core is well-situated within the ASP3IRE Center and will leverage multi-disciplinary approaches and expertise to disseminate research findings in diverse communities through effective, evidence-informed

interventions. Our core will work closely with partners and stakeholders (extension, early childhood educators and CCOs), as well as all cores within the ASP3IRE Center.