Training Grants

This project continues funding for the PRACCTIS (Prevention and Control of Cancer: Training for Change in Individuals and Systems), a pre- and post-doctoral training program located at the UMass Chan Medical School in partnership with its affiliates: UMass Boston, Baystate Health, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Implementation Research at the Veteran’s Health Administration. The project trains the next generation of scientists to conduct pragmatic research that seeks to promote evidence-based practice along the cancer continuum.

UMass Chan PRC Investigator: Stephenie C. Lemon, PhD
Funder: National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute (NCI) (PIs:  Lemon, Ockene)
Dates: 2019-2024
Research Focus: Leading Chronic Disease

This interdisciplinary K12 training program for junior faculty that promotes the development of independent implementation researchers committed to addressing cardiopulmonary disease prevention, treatment and management. The program is led by the UMass Chan Medical School in collaboration with Baystate Health and the Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research of the Veteran's Health Administration.

UMass Chan PRC Investigator: Stephenie C. Lemon, PhD
Funder: National Institutes of Health (PIs: Lemon, Lindenaur, Wiener)
Dates: 2017-2022
Research Focus: Leading Chronic Disease