Dissemination and Implementation
Science Core (DISC)

Developing innovative strategies that enhance the adoption,
adaptation, and sustainment of effective interventions
across contexts and populations

 

About the DISC



The Florida State University (FSU) Dissemination and Implementation Science Core (DISC) serves as a vital resource within our university's research infrastructure, bridging the critical gap between scientific discovery and real-world application. Established in 2025 to support investigators to accelerate the translation of evidence-based practices, interventions, and policies into various community and healthcare settings, DISC brings together interdisciplinary expertise to tackle complex implementation challenges.

DISC provides training and consultation to researchers, clinicians, community partners, and policymakers through a range of services, including methodological guidance. Our core is dedicated to developing innovative strategies that enhance the adoption, adaptation, and sustainment of effective interventions across contexts and populations.

DISC fosters collaborative partnerships that promote better health and improve service delivery systems. Our team specializes in mixed-methods approaches, community engagement, adaptive study designs, and implementation outcome measurement across the translational science continuum, with a focus on T2 to T4, to ensure that scientific innovations achieve their intended impact and are sustained over time. Through DISC, FSU demonstrates its commitment to ensuring that research findings don't simply remain in academic journals but are instead effectively translated into practices that meaningfully improve health, education, and social well-being in our communities.

 

Campus-Wide Support 


Specific support that can be accessed campus-wide includes:

  • Virtual drop-in hours for consultation on the development of dissemination and implementation science research projects.
  • 1-on-1 support to K12 and CTSA Scholars.
  • A library of resources on Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) Science.
  • Early career or mid-career scholars listservs include D&I Science opportunities. Visit the CTSA K2R website to join.

 

Virtual Consultation Clinics

In Fall and Spring semesters, we will host virtual drop-in hours for consultation on the development of dissemination and implementation science research projects, hosted by either Dr. Henna Budhwani (FSU) or Dr. Jennifer H. LeLaurin (UF).
 

Spring Semester Virtual Drop-In Hours
  • January 12, 2026 at 2PM via Zoom
  • February 9, 2026 at 2PM via Zoom
  • March 9, 2026 at 2PM via Zoom
  • April 13, 2026 at 2PM via Zoom

 

 

DISC Leadership

 

 

 

 

 

Henna Budhwani, PhD, MPH | Director (FSU)

Endowed Professor, Michael and Paula Read Phelan Professorship in Obstetrical Nursing
Florida State University, College of Nursing
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Jason E. Chapman, PhD | Assistant Director

Research Faculty III, enter for Translational Behavioral Science
FSU College of Medicine, Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine
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D&I Scholars at FSU



Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) Scholars serve as a resource for the Florida State University (FSU) community. These established researchers have specialized expertise in D&I frameworks, hybrid type designs, theories, conceptualization, and measurement.

Iván Balán, PhD

Research Professor, College of Medicine
Director, Program on Client Centered Research and CareEmail 

Shamra Boel-Studt, PhD

Associate Professor, College of Social Work
Director, Institute for Quality Children's Services
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Henna Budhwani, PhD, MPH

Endowed Michael and Paula Read Phelan Professor in Obstetrical Nursing, College of Nursing
Director of DISC
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Jason E. Chapman, PhD

Research Faculty III, Center for Translational Behavioral Science, College of Medicine
Assistant Director of DISC
Email 

Lindsay Dennis, PhD

Associate Professor, School of Teacher Education, College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
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Lisa Hightow-Weidman, MD, MPH

Distinguished & Endowed McKenzie Professor, College of Nursing
Director, Institute of Digital Health and Innovation
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Karen MacDonell, PhD

Associate Professor, Center for Translational Behavioral Science, College of Medicine
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Kathryn Muessig, PhD

Professor, College of Nursing
Co-Director, Institute on Digital Health and Innovation
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Sylvie Naar, PhD, LP

Distinguished Endowed Professor, College of Medicine
Founding Director, Center for Translational Behavioral Science
Director of the CTSA
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Laura Reid Marks, PhD

Associate Professor, Center for Translational Behavioral Science, College of Medicine
G.R.O.W.T.H. Lab Director
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Chris Schatschneider, PhD

Professor, Department of Psychology
Associate Director, Florida Center for Reading Research
Schatschneider Lab Director
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Amy Wetherby, PhD

Distinguished Research Professor, College of Medicine
Executive Director, Autism Institute
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Contact Us


Ready to request a consultation? Please fill out the request form.

DISC Consultation Request Form

 

If you have any questions or would like more information about DISC, please contact Andrea Johnson for assistance.