Dr. John LAVIS - Professor at McMaster University - WHO [E2P] - PODCAST SERIES

### In the first of a series of podcasts on evidence-informed decision- and policy-making, Professor John Lavis, Director of the McMaster Health Forum’s Impact Lab and Forum+, shares his most important lessons learned on how to bridge the gap between evidence and policy. He also reflects upon what the COVID-19 pandemic has taught the world about translating evidence into policy and practice, and discusses three strategies on how to improve evidence-informed decision-making during health crises and beyond the pandemic. ### - In this podcast Professor John Lavis, Director of the McMaster Health Forum’s Impact Lab and Forum+, shares his most important lessons learned on how to bridge the gap between evidence and policy. - He also reflects upon what the COVID-19 pandemic has taught the world about evidence-informed decision-making. - And finally, he develops three strategies on how to improve evidence-informed decision-making during crises. ### Summary - Q1 - 01:11 to 03:41 > You have worked with evidence-informed decision-making for many years. What’s your most important lessons learned on how to bridge the gap between evidence and policy? - Q2 - 03:41 to 06:17 > From your perspective, how will/did the Evidence-to-Policy Summit spark action on bridging the gap between evidence and policy? - Q3 - 06:18 to 10:41 > What has the COVID-19 pandemic taught you about evidence-informed decision-making? - Q4 - 10:42 to 13:49 > Could you please comment on the role of trust between researchers and decision-makers? - Q5 - 13:50 to 18:22 > What are your three pieces of advice for evidence-informed decision-making during crises, such as COVID-19?

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Beyond the pandemic: Mobilizing evidence for safe and effective health policy and practice The COVID-19 pandemic has provided an unprecedented opportunity to assess the relationship between evidence and policy and their impact on societies.  This podcast series features interviews with leading experts in the area of knowledge translation and evidence-policy-society processes, documenting key lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, and looking ahead leveraging innovation and novel strategies. A must-listen for all that aim to make better, evidence-based policy decisions.