Center for Dissemination and Implementation at Stanford: Research Core
Official title: Center for Dissemination and Implementation At Stanford (C-DIAS): Research Core
Funded at Stanford University · NIH-11626448 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Stanford-based program is advancing how evidence-based addiction treatments are implemented across settings to help people with substance use disorders receive better care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2022 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $343,991 |
| NIH project number | 3P50DA054072-05S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11626448 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals with substance use disorders who could benefit from evidence-based pharmacological or psychosocial treatments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in settings with limited resources or where implementation barriers persist despite proven interventions may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports a dedicated research core at Stanford that helps researchers learn the best ways to put proven addiction treatments into real-world use. It focuses on improving the methods, measures, design, and approach used to implement pharmacological and psychosocial interventions. The core brings together three teams—Methods & Measures, Design & Modeling, and Policy & Financing—to study the “how” of implementation and to share knowledge with the field. It will operate as open laboratories where ongoing implementation projects can test and refine strategies in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could speed up widespread adoption of effective addiction treatments, improving access and outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous implementation research shows that structured strategies can improve adoption and sustainment of evidence-based treatments, though variation in methods remains a challenge.
Where this research is happening
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Stanford University
Stanford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Saldana, Lisa — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Saldana, Lisa
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.