Senior Scientist Kaiser Permanente, Institute for Health Research
Professional Affiliations:
Framework Committee, and Mining Safety & Health Committee, National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine, performance review of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Board of Directors, Human Interaction Research Institute
Area of Interest:
James W. Dearing , PhD is a senior scientist with the Institute for Health Research. He studies the diffusion of innovations, with emphasis on intervention design to accelerate the spread of evidence-based knowledge, practices, programs, and policies. His research concerns advice networks among health practitioners, eHealth portrayals of innovations, and the adaptation of innovations in organizations. Contact Dr. Dearing
Honors and Awards:
1994 Thomas J. Kiresuk Award for Excellence in Scientific Research, first place, United States Knowledge Utilization Society
1988 Student or Recent Student Paper Competition, first place, American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR)
Education:
Degree
Years Attended
Institution and Location
Field of Study
BA
1985
Cal State University,
Sacramento, CA
Communication
BA
1985
Cal State University,
Sacramento, CA
Journalism
JS
1985
Waseda University, Japan
Japanese Studies
M.A., Ph.D.
1989
University of Southern California,
Los Angeles, CA
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