Policy Brief Writing: Knowledge Translation Essentials

Christian Dagenais serves as Full Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Université de Montréal since 2004, where he leads the RENARD research team on knowledge transfer, established in 2008 with FQRSC funding. His research focuses on three main areas: evaluating psychosocial intervention staff needs, assessing knowledge transfer strategies, and identifying conditions that promote research utilization. His career includes significant roles as Evaluation Director at the Centre de liaison sur l'intervention et la prévention psychosociales (CLIPP) from 2002 to 2011, and since 2023, as Scientific Director of the Centre de transfert pour la réussite éducative du Québec (CTREQ). His work extends internationally to countries including Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, and France. With a PhD in Psychology from UQAM (2000), he has established himself as a leading figure in knowledge transfer research, bringing together high-caliber researchers and practitioners. His recent publications focus on MOOC-based learning for knowledge translation, evaluation frameworks for knowledge mobilization strategies, and the changing paradigm of knowledge transfer among graduate students

Valéry Ridde serves as Director of Research at CEPED and the Institute of Health and Development at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, Senegal, following his role as Associate Professor at the University of Montreal's School of Public Health. His research focuses on health service financing, program evaluation, and public health policies from an equity and global health perspective. With a PhD in Community Health from Laval University and extensive field experience in West Africa, he has published over 200 scientific articles and several influential books on health equity. His work as Research Chair in Applied Public Health and leadership of the global health cluster at the University of Montreal's Institute of Public Health Research has significantly influenced health policy implementation in developing countries. As Associate Editor of BMJ Global Health and Global Health Promotion, he continues to shape global health discourse while maintaining an active teaching presence across multiple countries including Burkina Faso, Haiti, Germany, and Senegal.

Esther Mc Sween-Cadieux serves as Associate Professor at the Université de Sherbrooke while maintaining connections with the University of Montreal, where she completed her PhD in Psychology in 2019. Her research focuses on knowledge translation strategies in public health, particularly in West African contexts, evaluating different knowledge transfer approaches and developing innovative communication tools. As coordinator of the RENARD Research Team and a knowledge transfer consultant, she specializes in developing and evaluating effective methods for sharing research findings through various media including infographics and video clips. She combines her academic work with practical applications as a contract psychologist at the University of Montreal's Centre de Santé et de Consultation Psychologique, while regularly conducting training workshops and supporting knowledge transfer processes. Her expertise spans the development of assessment methods, knowledge brokering strategies, and the creation of engaging tools for knowledge dissemination, contributing significantly to bridging the gap between research and practice in public health interventions.

Catherine Chabot completed her Master's degree (M.Sc.) at the University of Montreal under the supervision of Christian Dagenais, focusing on knowledge transfer strategies in occupational health and safety. Her research examined the state of research on implementing knowledge transfer strategies in workplace health and safety through a comprehensive scoping review. Her work contributes to understanding how research findings can be effectively translated into practical workplace safety improvements. As part of the RENARD research team, she has participated in advancing the field of knowledge translation and implementation science