Rinad Beidas, PhD
@rsbeidas.bsky.social
Ralph Seal Paffenbarger Professor and Chair, Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
🌟 Undergrad research opportunity @nufeinbergmss.bsky.social!!
Join the Ideas to Implementation Team through URAP — a paid, mentored research experience.
Work on projects using implementation science to improve health. Apply by 11/12!
undergradresearch.northwestern.edu/urap/
Join the Ideas to Implementation Team through URAP — a paid, mentored research experience.
Work on projects using implementation science to improve health. Apply by 11/12!
undergradresearch.northwestern.edu/urap/
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT PROGRAM (URAP) | Office of Undergraduate Research
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October 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
🌟 Undergrad research opportunity @nufeinbergmss.bsky.social!!
Join the Ideas to Implementation Team through URAP — a paid, mentored research experience.
Work on projects using implementation science to improve health. Apply by 11/12!
undergradresearch.northwestern.edu/urap/
Join the Ideas to Implementation Team through URAP — a paid, mentored research experience.
Work on projects using implementation science to improve health. Apply by 11/12!
undergradresearch.northwestern.edu/urap/
Join me at IMPACTx on October 9, 2025, for a high-impact virtual event reimagining the future of care. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and spark real change. Register here: acendainstitute.org/event/impactx
September 23, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Join me at IMPACTx on October 9, 2025, for a high-impact virtual event reimagining the future of care. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and spark real change. Register here: acendainstitute.org/event/impactx
Reposted by Rinad Beidas, PhD
Experts at Northwestern helped create the newest NIH Toolbox—a nationally standardized assessment of infant development (16 days–42 months). Kudos to Richard Gershon, PhD, for sharing what inspired it. Watch here: shorturl.at/MkB39
Northwestern Medicine unveils National Institute of Health Baby Toolbox | ChicagoNOW
Developmental scientists and medical social science experts at Northwestern University have spearheaded the creation of the most recent National Institute of Health Toolbox. This provides the newest n...
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September 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Experts at Northwestern helped create the newest NIH Toolbox—a nationally standardized assessment of infant development (16 days–42 months). Kudos to Richard Gershon, PhD, for sharing what inspired it. Watch here: shorturl.at/MkB39
I greatly enjoyed speaking with John Carey at PNAS about the promise of implementation science for transforming healthcare! #imspci Implementation science aims to improve healthcare by validating effective interventions | PNAS www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Implementation science aims to improve healthcare by validating effective interventions | PNAS
Implementation science aims to improve healthcare by validating effective interventions
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July 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I greatly enjoyed speaking with John Carey at PNAS about the promise of implementation science for transforming healthcare! #imspci Implementation science aims to improve healthcare by validating effective interventions | PNAS www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
Last year @nufeinbergmss.bsky.social launched methodological training institutes. Our Fall offering will include virtual workshop on data visualization from data vis extraordinaire @cbv.bsky.social - don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn how to clearly communicate the impact of your work!
🎨 Calling all health researchers!
Tired of confusing graphs, chaotic slides, and posters no one reads? 📊📈📉
💡Join us for “Visualizing Health Research” — a hands-on workshop that will give you a toolbox 🧰 to level up your design game. 🧵👇
🧠 Email MSS_education@northwestern.edu to get on email list.
Tired of confusing graphs, chaotic slides, and posters no one reads? 📊📈📉
💡Join us for “Visualizing Health Research” — a hands-on workshop that will give you a toolbox 🧰 to level up your design game. 🧵👇
🧠 Email MSS_education@northwestern.edu to get on email list.
June 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Last year @nufeinbergmss.bsky.social launched methodological training institutes. Our Fall offering will include virtual workshop on data visualization from data vis extraordinaire @cbv.bsky.social - don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn how to clearly communicate the impact of your work!
Feeling awed and inspired to be in a room with this visionary group of folks who started the Implementation Research Institute 20 years ago. I feel fortunate to be a part of this incredible community #impsci
June 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Feeling awed and inspired to be in a room with this visionary group of folks who started the Implementation Research Institute 20 years ago. I feel fortunate to be a part of this incredible community #impsci
Bravo to @nufeinbergmss.bsky.social Amy Van Pelt and team on new paper in @implementsci.bsky.social using the innovation tournament methodology to crowdsource ideas for implementation of long-acting PrEP in sexual minority men in Chicago! implementationsciencecomms.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Crowdsourcing Ideas for the Implementation of Long-Acting Injectable PrEP among Sexual Minority Men in Chicago through an Innovation Tournament - Implementation Science Communications
Background Reducing HIV incidence requires the effective implementation of evidence-based prevention practices. In Chicago, HIV disproportionately impacts sexual minority men (SMM). Long-acting inject...
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May 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Bravo to @nufeinbergmss.bsky.social Amy Van Pelt and team on new paper in @implementsci.bsky.social using the innovation tournament methodology to crowdsource ideas for implementation of long-acting PrEP in sexual minority men in Chicago! implementationsciencecomms.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Reposted by Rinad Beidas, PhD
We were thrilled to welcome Faith Summersett Williams, PhD, MS, to Implementation Science Academy! 🙌 She shared her work on bridging substance use screening & treatment for teens with chronic illness. Join us in 2026: shorturl.at/o5nas #impsci @ipham.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We were thrilled to welcome Faith Summersett Williams, PhD, MS, to Implementation Science Academy! 🙌 She shared her work on bridging substance use screening & treatment for teens with chronic illness. Join us in 2026: shorturl.at/o5nas #impsci @ipham.bsky.social
Systemic inequities hinder HIV care for marginalized communities. This study, led by Dr. Amanda Sanchez, explores how a behavioral intervention can support adherence and retention—when paired with structural change and dignity-centered care. equityhealthj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Systemic inequities, dignity, and trust in the context of HIV care: a qualitative analysis - International Journal for Equity in Health
Adherence and retention in care are key targets to achieve favorable health outcomes for people with HIV. Challenges with adherence and retention are pronounced for marginalized communities facing int...
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May 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Systemic inequities hinder HIV care for marginalized communities. This study, led by Dr. Amanda Sanchez, explores how a behavioral intervention can support adherence and retention—when paired with structural change and dignity-centered care. equityhealthj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
New editorial in @implementsci.bsky.social from our editorial team that describes #impsci grant terminations in the US and globally; characterizes the topical areas & methods most affected; and considers implications for the field implementationscience.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Implementation science grant terminations in the United States - Implementation Science
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May 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
New editorial in @implementsci.bsky.social from our editorial team that describes #impsci grant terminations in the US and globally; characterizes the topical areas & methods most affected; and considers implications for the field implementationscience.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Reposted by Rinad Beidas, PhD
🔔Join us this Thursday!🔔
painTRAINER: Increasing access to pain coping skills training for people with chronic pain
🎙️ Christine M Rini, PhD
🗓️04/24
⏰12:00PM CT
🖥️In person and online
northwestern.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@rsbeidas.bsky.social
painTRAINER: Increasing access to pain coping skills training for people with chronic pain
🎙️ Christine M Rini, PhD
🗓️04/24
⏰12:00PM CT
🖥️In person and online
northwestern.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@rsbeidas.bsky.social
April 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
🔔Join us this Thursday!🔔
painTRAINER: Increasing access to pain coping skills training for people with chronic pain
🎙️ Christine M Rini, PhD
🗓️04/24
⏰12:00PM CT
🖥️In person and online
northwestern.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@rsbeidas.bsky.social
painTRAINER: Increasing access to pain coping skills training for people with chronic pain
🎙️ Christine M Rini, PhD
🗓️04/24
⏰12:00PM CT
🖥️In person and online
northwestern.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@rsbeidas.bsky.social
Important new study from Brian Ahmedani and team in the largest multisite study finding evidence for implementation of #ZeroSuicide in outpatient mental health settings with associated reductions in suicide attempts in most sites jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #impsci
Zero Suicide Model and Suicide Attempt Rates in Outpatient Mental Health Care
This quality improvement study evaluates whether implementing the Zero Suicide model in outpatient mental health care is associated with lower suicide attempt rates among individuals aged 13 years or ...
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April 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Important new study from Brian Ahmedani and team in the largest multisite study finding evidence for implementation of #ZeroSuicide in outpatient mental health settings with associated reductions in suicide attempts in most sites jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #impsci
Reposted by Rinad Beidas, PhD
Congratulations to Maria Pyra, PhD, on her recent publication, “Rapid ART, Rapid PrEP, and Status Neutral Implementation in Ryan White-Funded Clinics: Results From a Multisite Survey.” Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40163066/
Rapid ART, Rapid PrEP, and Status Neutral Implementation in Ryan White-Funded Clinics: Results From a Multisite Survey - PubMed
This survey of diverse RW-funded clinics shows high uptake of R-ART and significant if less consistent uptake of R-PrEP and status neutral. Future research should focus on identifying broadly implemen...
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April 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Congratulations to Maria Pyra, PhD, on her recent publication, “Rapid ART, Rapid PrEP, and Status Neutral Implementation in Ryan White-Funded Clinics: Results From a Multisite Survey.” Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40163066/
Reposted by Rinad Beidas, PhD
Congratulations to Emily Ho, PhD on her recent publication, “Remote Assessment of Pediatric Anthropometrics.” Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40049218/
April 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Congratulations to Emily Ho, PhD on her recent publication, “Remote Assessment of Pediatric Anthropometrics.” Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40049218/
I feel so lucky to be a part of our incredible #impsci community @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social 💜
"Many proven treatments never reach the people who need them in a clinical setting. This thought piece explains how clinical psychologists can harness implementation science to transform behavioral healthcare for all people," said
@rsbeidas.bsky.social, PhD. Read more: shorturl.at/E0gSj
@rsbeidas.bsky.social, PhD. Read more: shorturl.at/E0gSj
Harnessing Implementation Science in Clinical Psychology
Northwestern Medicine investigators have outlined how clinical psychologists can help close the gap between knowledge and practice in mental healthcare.
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March 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I feel so lucky to be a part of our incredible #impsci community @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social 💜
Throwback to our Penn Medicine Nudge Unit days! We evaluated the effect of a non-EHR nudge to administer CA++ during trauma resuscitations. Great team led by Daniela Schmulevich, Jeremy Cannon, and with @kitdelgado.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
The simplest solution may be good, but is it good enough? Evaluating the effect of a nudge to administer calcium during blood product resuscitation for traumatic injuries
Background Hypocalcemia following severe injury is common. Current institution-specific guidelines recommend calcium (Ca++) supplementation during blood product resuscitation. We hypothesize that a ...
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March 20, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Throwback to our Penn Medicine Nudge Unit days! We evaluated the effect of a non-EHR nudge to administer CA++ during trauma resuscitations. Great team led by Daniela Schmulevich, Jeremy Cannon, and with @kitdelgado.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
I feel deep gratitude to have the opportunity to return to
Temple University to deliver the AOA Visiting Professor Keynote. I am proud to be #TempleMade. I am also very grateful to ELAM for bringing Dr. Heather Clauss into my life ❤️
Temple University to deliver the AOA Visiting Professor Keynote. I am proud to be #TempleMade. I am also very grateful to ELAM for bringing Dr. Heather Clauss into my life ❤️
March 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I feel deep gratitude to have the opportunity to return to
Temple University to deliver the AOA Visiting Professor Keynote. I am proud to be #TempleMade. I am also very grateful to ELAM for bringing Dr. Heather Clauss into my life ❤️
Temple University to deliver the AOA Visiting Professor Keynote. I am proud to be #TempleMade. I am also very grateful to ELAM for bringing Dr. Heather Clauss into my life ❤️
It has been an absolute pleasure partnering with & learning from Northwestern Medicine Chief Wellness Executive, Dr. Gaurava Agarwal, and team on operationalizing well-being in health systems. Excited about next steps for this important work pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40009096/
March 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
It has been an absolute pleasure partnering with & learning from Northwestern Medicine Chief Wellness Executive, Dr. Gaurava Agarwal, and team on operationalizing well-being in health systems. Excited about next steps for this important work pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40009096/
Exceedingly proud of this impactful work led by Dr. Judith Moskowitz and team at @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social Department of Medical Social Sciences in partnership with NPR demonstrating the immense value and application of the social sciences: www.npr.org/2025/03/03/n...
From blah to beautiful, this skill can reduce anxiety, help you feel more positive
Data from our stress less series builds on evidence that a few key skills can improve feelings of well-being, optimism and self-efficacy
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March 4, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Exceedingly proud of this impactful work led by Dr. Judith Moskowitz and team at @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social Department of Medical Social Sciences in partnership with NPR demonstrating the immense value and application of the social sciences: www.npr.org/2025/03/03/n...
Reposted by Rinad Beidas, PhD
Kudos to Callie Walsh-Bailey, PhD, Assistant Professor, on being chosen to be the Vice Chair of the Consortium for Cancer Implementation Science (CCIS) Context and Equity in Implementation Science action group!
January 24, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Kudos to Callie Walsh-Bailey, PhD, Assistant Professor, on being chosen to be the Vice Chair of the Consortium for Cancer Implementation Science (CCIS) Context and Equity in Implementation Science action group!
Pleasure to collaborate with Dr. Nate Williams & team in Clinical Trials to articulate a multilevel recruitment & retention framework for implementation trials. #impsci
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January 11, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Pleasure to collaborate with Dr. Nate Williams & team in Clinical Trials to articulate a multilevel recruitment & retention framework for implementation trials. #impsci
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In @implementsci.bsky.social, Dr. Rebecca Hamm articulates how audit & feedback works as an implementation strategy to increase fidelity to a multi-component labor induction protocol designed to reduce obstetric inequities #impsci implementationsciencecomms.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Audit and feedback is an effective implementation strategy to increase fidelity to a multi-component labor induction protocol designed to reduce obstetric inequities - Implementation Science Communica...
Background Studies have demonstrated that standardizing labor induction (IOL), often with the use of protocols, may reduce racial inequities in obstetrics. IOL protocols are complex, multi-component i...
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January 8, 2025 at 12:03 AM
In @implementsci.bsky.social, Dr. Rebecca Hamm articulates how audit & feedback works as an implementation strategy to increase fidelity to a multi-component labor induction protocol designed to reduce obstetric inequities #impsci implementationsciencecomms.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
Congratulations Dr. Nathan Hodson for leading a new meta-analysis finding that financial incentives increase engagement with parenting programs providing support for disruptive behavior in children acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @nufeinbergmss.bsky.social @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social
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December 23, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Congratulations Dr. Nathan Hodson for leading a new meta-analysis finding that financial incentives increase engagement with parenting programs providing support for disruptive behavior in children acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/... @nufeinbergmss.bsky.social @nufeinbergmed.bsky.social
Pleasure to collab with Dr. Raina Merchant and Lauren Southwick Penn CHTCI on using mixed methods to elucidate user experience around use of digital data to inform psychotherapy mental.jmir.org/2024/1/e59785
Integrating Patient-Generated Digital Data Into Mental Health Therapy: Mixed Methods Analysis of User Experience
Background: Therapists and their patients increasingly discuss digital data from social media, smartphone sensors, and other online engagement within the context of psychotherapy. Objective: We examin...
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December 21, 2024 at 1:34 PM
Pleasure to collab with Dr. Raina Merchant and Lauren Southwick Penn CHTCI on using mixed methods to elucidate user experience around use of digital data to inform psychotherapy mental.jmir.org/2024/1/e59785
Reposted by Rinad Beidas, PhD
Standardized protocol for labor induction: a type I hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial ft. @RebeccaHammMD, @JanBenMBBS, @SindhuS01, Samuel Parry, @LisaObdoc (@PennOBGYN), Knashawn Morales (@dbei-upenn.bsky.social) & @rsbeidas.bsky.social (@NUFeinbergMed) www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
December 19, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Standardized protocol for labor induction: a type I hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial ft. @RebeccaHammMD, @JanBenMBBS, @SindhuS01, Samuel Parry, @LisaObdoc (@PennOBGYN), Knashawn Morales (@dbei-upenn.bsky.social) & @rsbeidas.bsky.social (@NUFeinbergMed) www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...