The CDC Prevention Research and Translation Branch defines “translation” as the process and steps needed or taken to ensure effective and widespread use of science-based programs, practices, and policies.

Each of the below snapshots highlights insights on bringing research to practice through collaboration from seven CDC Prevention Research Centers (PRC). Principal Investigators and their teams from the PRCs share key insights and practices that helped them achieve success. Key insights and practices are organized into four categories across the research translation continuum. The four categories are:

• Identifying the Public Health Challenge or Need
• Collaborative Planning and Co-Designing Interventions
• Supporting Implementation, Dissemination, and Bringing Efforts to Scale
• Facilitating Continuous Learning