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19th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health

Elevating the Science of Dissemination: Leveraging Tools to Improve Clinical, Community, and Public Health Practice

Date: December 13-16, 2026
Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center Oxon Hill, MD (National Harbor), Maryland
Format: Conference
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Registration for the 19th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) in Health is open! Join Individuals on the frontlines of D&I science in public health, health care delivery, and health care policy this December to investigate real-time integration of evidence-based interventions, understand their limitations, and identify unintended consequences in this rapidly shifting information landscape.

Early Registration Deadline: October 23, 2026

Dive deeper into D&I science: Attend a pre-conference workshop on Sunday, December 13, to get the most out of the conference.

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Register Early to Save on Costs

Register by October 23, 2026, for a reduced rate! Rates vary by role and career stage—log in to view your personalized pricing. 

Early registration prices:

AcademyHealth Individual and Organizational Members: $620

Federal Government Employees: $620

Non-Members: $820

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Conversations You Won't Want to Miss

D&I science builds knowledge on understanding what evidence is needed to support health and health care improvement, and how to optimally integrate that evidence into practice. This conference supports the collective understanding of the D&I research agenda to address these areas through a plenaries, concurrent sessions, and posters that will set the field up for the next decade.

More 2026 program details to come. Abstract notifications will go out mid-September.

Want to host an event at the conference? Submit an adjunct meeting request by November 4, 2026.

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Featured Speakers

  • Caitlin G. Allen, Ph.D., M.P.H.

    Caitlin G. Allen, Ph.D., M.P.H.

    Dr. Caitlin Allen is a social and behavioral scientist. Read Bio

  • Carl Bergstrom, Ph.D.

    Carl Bergstrom, Ph.D.

    Carl Bergstrom is a Professor of Biology at the University of Washington. Read Bio

  • Leslie Bisson, Ph.D., M.P.H.

    Leslie Bisson, Ph.D., M.P.H.

    Dr. Bisson joined UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in 2007 and has been Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics at the University at Buffalo since 2013. Read Bio

  • Cathy Bradley, Ph.D.

    Cathy Bradley, Ph.D.

    Cathy J. Bradley, Ph.D., is the Dean of the Colorado School of Public Health and Deputy Director of the University of Colorado Cancer Center. Read Bio

  • Echezona Ezeanolue, M.D., M.P.H.

    Echezona Ezeanolue, M.D., M.P.H.

    Echezona Ezeanolue, M.D., M.P.H., is a physician-scientist whose research focuses on implementation science and practice to enhance the effectiveness and quality of health services. Read Bio

  • Melanie Green, Ph.D.

    Melanie Green, Ph.D.

    Melanie C. Green is SUNY Distinguished Professor and Chair in the Department of Communication at the University at Buffalo. Read Bio

  • Monica Matthieu, Ph.D., M.S.W., LCSW

    Monica Matthieu, Ph.D., M.S.W., LCSW

    Dr. Monica M. Matthieu is a Research Social Work Program Manager at the Central Arkansas Veterans Affairs Health Care System. Read Bio

  • Rebecca Musyoki, M.B.A., B.Pharm.

    Rebecca Musyoki, M.B.A., B.Pharm.

    Dr. Rebecca Musyoki is a seasoned pharmacist and public health professional. Read Bio

  • Lauren Nacke, M.S.W., LCSW

    Lauren Nacke, M.S.W., LCSW

    Lauren Nacke, M.S.W., LCSW (she/her), is a Ph.D. student at the Bursky School of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis. Read Bio

  • Gila Neta, Ph.D., M.P.P.

    Gila Neta, Ph.D., M.P.P.

    Gila Neta, Ph.D., M.P.P., is an Epidemiologist and Program Director for the Implementation Science Team in the Office of the Director in the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Read Bio

  • Alonzo Plough, Ph.D., M.A., M.P.H.

    Alonzo Plough, Ph.D., M.A., M.P.H.

    Alonzo Plough joined the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as chief science officer and vice president, Research-Evaluation-Learning in January 2014. Read Bio

  • Keshia Pollack Porter, Ph.D., M.P.H.

    Keshia Pollack Porter, Ph.D., M.P.H.

    Keshia M. Pollack Porter, Ph.D. ’06, M.P.H., an internationally recognized health policy scholar, trusted leader, and unwavering advocate for public health, became the 12th dean of the Bloomberg School on August 1, 2025. Read Bio

  • Eva Woodward, Ph.D.

    Eva Woodward, Ph.D.

    Dr. Eva Woodward is a Core Investigator at the Veterans Health Administration. Read Bio

Join us in D.C. to Elevate the Science of Dissemination

D&I Science in Action

Hear from leaders across the field of D&I on advancing the integration of evidence-based interventions into real-world settings.

Make Tangible Impact

Understand "what" evidence is needed to support health and health care improvement and "how" to optimally integrate that evidence into practice.

Methods, Innovation & Emerging Approaches

Dive into cutting-edge work on implementation strategies, models, and tools, including emerging technologies.

Community & Shared Learning

Connect with a multidisciplinary network of researchers, practitioners, and partners working across settings to exchange insights, share lessons learned, and strengthen the field.
Stay Onsite for a Reduced Rate

The conference will be held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Rooms are available to attendees at a reduced price until Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

Book your room online or call (877) 350-5394.

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Showcase Your Organization

Gain highly visible recognition for your organization before and during the conference by becoming a supporter.

As a supporter, you will:

  • Make in-person connections with future clients
  • Build lasting relationships with collaborators
  • Hear from the top visionaries in the field of D&I science

Contact 202.292.6764 or email [email protected] to discuss a sponsorship package that’s right for you.

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A Respectful, Safe Experience

AcademyHealth is committed to creating a professional, welcoming environment for all attendees.

We expect all participants to uphold our standards for respectful engagement across sessions, events, and networking spaces. Read our full Code of Professional Conduct here.

Additional policies, including privacy, registration payment, cancelation, speaker, and family/child policy are available here.

Have questions about attending, registration, or logistics? Our team is here to help. We’re committed to making your conference experience smooth from start to finish.

Contact us at [email protected] with your questions!

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What is the Science of Dissemination and Implementation?

New to the field or know someone who needs a crash course on D&I? The pre-recorded workshop "Orientation to the Science of Dissemination and Implementation" offers provide you with foundational knowledge of the field. Science of D&I Conference first-timers are encouraged to watch this orientation video in advance of this year’s Conference.

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Meet the Co-Chairs

  • Aaron E. Carroll, M.D., M.S.

    Aaron E. Carroll, M.D., M.S.

    Dr. Aaron E. Carroll is President & CEO of AcademyHealth. Read Bio

  • David Chambers, D.Phil.

    David Chambers, D.Phil.

    Dr. David Chambers is Deputy Director for Implementation Science Team in the Office of the Director in the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Read Bio

  • Gila Neta, Ph.D., M.P.P.

    Gila Neta, Ph.D., M.P.P.

    Gila Neta, Ph.D., M.P.P., is an Epidemiologist and Program Director for the Implementation Science Team in the Office of the Director in the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Read Bio

Praise for the D&I Conference

"I left feeling like I had a pulse of the current state of the science, ideas for how to grow my own program of research, and connected with colleagues with similar interests."

"[This conference] offered a comprehensive understanding of the different dynamics in research and work across diverse fields, opening doors to numerous opportunities for learning, exploration, and collaboration. Empowered by this conference, I now feel more confident and driven to contribute further to the improvement of people's health through evidence-based practices."

"The plenary speakers were the best I've ever seen at a conference. They were engaging, charismatic, and deeply knowledgeable. They shined at this conference and are likely talks I will be referring to for years to come."

"This was an outstanding conference, one of the most intellectually rigorous and human-centered academic experiences I’ve had. The balance between methodological depth, applied implementation examples, and real-world urgency was especially strong."

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