Advise IMPROVE initiative investigators in engaging diverse and marginalized communities.
AMETHIST helps teams integrate research into practice through implementation science
AMETHIST is the Implementation Science Hub for the NIH IMPROVE initiative, supporting investigators working to promote the integration of research findings and evidence into public health, clinical practice, and community settings.
Goals of AMETHIST
Advise
Guide
Guide the process of implementation research including the selection of theories, models, frameworks, strategies, and outcomes.
Accelerate
Accelerate implementation skills development in emerging and established maternal health scientists.
Advance
Advance knowledge about successfully conducting implementation research.
Upcoming Events
Workshop
Network Only
Join us April 16th for a presentation on data visualization with an emphasis on design options that support storytelling through the data.
Seminar
This seminar will explore strategies for building authentic community–academic research partnerships.
Event
The AMETHIST Communications Summit is a half-day event bringing together the IMPROVE network for a discussion on maternal health, policy, and communications methods.
Highlighted Resources
The Guided Understanding of Implementation, Development, & Education (GUIDE) Tool
Seminar introduces the GUIDE tool, offering adaptable worksheets and templates to help trainees and educators apply key implementation science concepts effectively
Using Persuasive and Strategic Communication for Policy Impact
Seminar shows how strategic, evidence‑based communication can shape attitudes, behaviors, and policy, with experts linking theory to real‑world policymaking
AMETHIST Engagement Considerations Report: Year 1
Findings from Year 1 of Engagement Enhancement Collaborative sessions through the Community Engagement Core
The AMETHIST@Penn Engagement Enhancement Collaborative (EEC) compiled a report on considerations for community-engaged research with CoE sites, including themes and takeaways. Topics covered in Year 1 include:
- Building trust within Black communities
- Creatively and authentically developing equal research partnerships with communities
- Engaging Indigenous populations and incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing