2010 Translating Research to Policy Award

2010 Translating Research to Policy Award

The Active Living Research Translating Research to Policy Award recognizes innovative teams or individuals representing research, policy and/or advocacy who have had success in catalyzing policy or environmental change of relevance to youth physical activity, sedentary behavior and obesity prevention. Our goal is to celebrate achievements, understand how success occurs, and share these stories so others will be inspired to use or adapt new and effective approaches.

2010 Translating Research to Policy Award Recipient

From NIH to Texas Schools: Implementing the Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) Program in Texas [pdf]
• Deanna M. Hoelscher, Ph.D., R.D., L.D., C.N.S., Director, Michael & Susan Dell Center for Advancement of Healthy Living, and Professor of Health Promotion/Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas School of Public health Austin Regional Campus
• Steven H. Kelder, Ph.D., M.P.H., Co-Director, Michael & Susan Dell Center for Advancement of Healthy Living, and Professor, Division of Epidemiology, University of Texas School of Public Health Austin Regional Campus

Read about the 2010 Award Recipient's translation story.

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