Translational Science Benefits
Policy & legislative benefits (Advisory activities)
Definition
Formal presentation of data or results to governmental, judicial or other regulatory bodies. Examples include written or oral testimony before a legislative committee or a criminal or civil court case.
Rationale
Presentation of research data or results in expert testimony is evidence of potential influence on the policy-making process.
Guidance
Advice from authors on searching for information:
Self-reported documentation of researchers’ testimony can be helpful as full-text search is not available for all governmental, judicial, or other regulatory bodies. Documents available from state legislative bodies vary widely.
Resources & Data
Organizations, repositories, websites, and other sources where you can find more information:
Local
- List of Congressional Hearings with Washington University Participants, (1970 – present) provides a list congressional hearings of Washington University participants dating from 1970 to current. The list is sorted by participant names in alphabetical order.
General
- Congress.gov provides access to accurate, timely and complete legislative information. It is usually updated the morning after a session adjourns.
- ProQuest Congressional is a database with a comprehensive collection of current and historic Congressional information. There is a search by witness name and witness affiliation that can help identify expert testimony to Congress.
Data Limitations
Challenges you may encounter while searching for information:
Access to self-reported researcher or administrative/in-house data may be required to locate documentation.
Publications
Articles, books, and other publications in translational science using the indicator:
- Nelson DE, Brownson RC, Remington PL, Parvanta C, editors. Communicating Public Health Information Effectively: A Guide for Practitioners. Washington, DC: American Public Health Association; 2002.
- Montini T, Bero LA. Policy makers’ perspectives on tobacco control advocates’ roles in regulation development. Tob Control. 2001 Sep;10(3):218-24. doi: 10.1136/tc.10.3.218.
- Moreland-Russell S, Barbero C, Andersen S, et al. “Hearing from all sides” how legislative testimony influences state level policy-makers in the United States. Int J Health Policy Manag. 2015;4(2):91-98. doi: 10.15171/IJHPM.2015.13.
Case Studies
Assessing Community Belonging in Central Oregon
A closer look at belonging and mental wellbeing in priority populations
Safely Reopening Schools during COVID-19
Leveraging multidisciplinary collaboration and partnerships to create guidance for schools navigating the pandemic
Disseminating Evidence about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Communicating about ACEs and behavioral health to policymakers and the public