Dr. Perry Kendall and Dr. Elinor Wilson to co-chair Fuse 2018
17 January 2018

Fuse 2018 is an international conference convened to support the use of research evidence in policy-making that promotes and protects the health of citizens. Early bird registration ends Feb 15.
Now in its fourth year, and first in North America, Fuse 2018 will explore the challenges faced when using evidence, including conflicting evidence, in policy-making.
Led by co-chairs Dr. Perry Kendall, BC’s Provincial Health Officer, and Dr. Elinor Wilson, MSFHR’s Board Chair, a distinguished panel of international speakers will share their experiences of using research evidence as a foundation for good public policy, and discuss ways of producing, integrating and communicating research evidence for policy-making.
In addition to the keynote and plenary sessions Fuse 2018 will provide opportunities for conversation and knowledge exchange at an international level, during workshops, oral presentations and abstract sessions led by presenters from seven countries.
Fuse is open to researchers, policy-makers, public health practitioners and other research users with an interest in public and population health. Tickets are limited to facilitate conversation and knowledge exchange amongst attendees. Register now to secure your place.
Program overview
Visit 2018fuseconference.com for program updates.
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
6:00 – 8:00 pm | Registration and welcome reception |
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
7:30 – 8:45 am | Registration, breakfast and welcome |
8:45 am – 5:15 pm | Conference proceedings include:
Panel session: A global view of knowledge exchange in public health policy making
Plenary: Critical role of evidence in a public health emergency Plenary: Why doesn’t evidence inform policy making quite the way we hope? |
5:30 – 7:00 pm | Cocktail reception |
Thursday, May 10, 2018
7:30 – 8:30 am | Registration and breakfast |
8:30 am – 2:00 pm | Conference proceedings include:
Lightening talks: Evidence to action Plenary: Changing the narrative on investment in population and public health research Plenary panel: How healthy is public health policy?
Keynote: If we want more evidence-based practice or policy, we need more practice-based evidence |
Fuse 2018 is co-hosted by the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research, the BC Ministry of Health, the Public Health Association of BC, and the UK’s Fuse Centre for Translational Research in Public Health. To sponsor Fuse 2018, contact donna.angus@msfhr.org or complete the sponsor application form.
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