PURPOSE

The Knowledge Translation Committee assists the CANN-NET Executive Committee in defining, developing, monitoring and evaluating knowledge translation activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To facilitate the dissemination and uptake of best practices for the care of patients with, or at risk of, kidney disease across Canada.
• To develop a framework for the utilization of databases in kidney research
• To conduct research to determine the optimal methods of knowledge dissemination to enhance the care of patients with kidney disease
• To develop and implement a knowledge translation communications strategy
• To develop a framework for the evaluation of knowledge translation activities
• To develop knowledge translation tools
• To advise the Knowledge Users Committee in the area of knowledge translation 

COMPOSITION

• two Co-Chairs appointed by the CANN-NET Executive Committee Members
• between four and six leading scientists with expertise in knowledge translation and/or education
• CANN-NET Knowledge Translation manager (ex officio)
• Chair of CANN-NET (ex officio)
• Ad hoc project-specific members at the call of the chair

ACCOUNTABILITY

• The Knowledge Translation Committee is accountable to CANN-NET Executive Committee

MEETINGS

• The Committee meets via online meetings, teleconference, email and other available technology
• If the budget permits, the Committee may meet face-to-face biannually with knowledge users and partner ideally in conjunction with other meetings
• Minutes shall be kept for all meetings as a record of discussion and action steps 

Current Membership of the KT Committee