WISE Indiana (Wellbeing Informed by Science and Evidence in Indiana)
A partnership between the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute’s Monon Collaborative and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration to engage Indiana’s nationally-recognized academic experts to evaluate and inform Indiana practices, programs and policies. This partnership aligns with and furthers the visions of both organizations by facilitating timely, high-quality evidence-informed research, evaluation and analysis to the benefit of all Hoosiers.
WISE Indiana Links
Resources
General Resources
WISE Indiana
WISE Indiana Expert Directory Form
Indiana FSSA
Indiana FSSA Research Proposal Form
The research proposal form marks the first step for non-State entities requesting the use of FSSA data for research purposes. The information on the form will be used by FSSA to assess feasibility and make preliminary approval decisions for use of the requested data. Once this information has been reviewed and preliminarily approved by our legal, privacy and security, science, and data teams, we will provide you with a letter of support and additional instructions for submitting a full data request. We try to turn preliminary approvals around in 10 business days or less.
If you have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Amy Lewis Gilbert (amy.gilbert@fssa.in.gov), Connor Norwood (Connor.norwood@fssa.in.gov) or Tim McFarlane (Timothy.mcfarlane@fssa.in.gov).
Events
WISE Indiana 2021 Monthly Mingles
Indiana-wide COVID-19 Research Networking Event (6-10-2020)
- Main Session Presentation Slides
- Abstract Proceedings
- Indiana Nonprofits and COVID-19: Impact on Services, Finances, and Staffing (Kirsten A. Grønbjerg, Elizabeth McAvoy, & Kathryn Habecker)
- Indiana FSSA Data Request Process for Non-State Entities
Contact
Current Projects
COVID-19 Daily Digest
- The COVID-19 Daily Digest was developed to provide quick access to relevant and emerging evidence-based information on a daily basis.
Past Projects
Indiana Community Connect
- WISE Indiana’s primary responsibility was to recruit and maintain engagement of 5-15 new Community Based Organizations from Huntington and Grant counties into the pilot testing phase of the Indiana Community Connect resource directory and referral platform.
Leadership
Indiana CTSI Lead: Sarah Wiehe, MD, MPH, Co-Director, Indiana Clinical & Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI)
Indiana FSSA Lead: Amy Lewis Gilbert, JD, MPH, Chief Science Officer, Indiana Family Social Services Administration (FSSA)
Indiana CTSI Internal Advisory Team
| Amy Blevins, MALS, Associate Librarian, Ruth Lilly Medical Library, IU School of Medicine |
| Malaz Boustani, MD, MPH, Richard M. Fairbanks Professor for Aging Research, IU School of Medicine, Director and Research Scientist, Regenstrief Institute Center for Health Innovation & Implementation Science |
| Jessica Brookshire, MS, Senior Program Director, Office of Clinical Partnerships, University of Notre Dame |
| Peter Embi, MD, MS, FACP, FACMI, FAMIA, President and CEO, Regenstrief Institute, Leonard Betley Professor of Medicine, Associate Dean for Informatics & Health Services Research, IU School of Medicine, Associate Director of Informatics, Indiana CTSI |
| Randy Hountz, FACHE, MSM, Interim Director, Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering, Director, Purdue Healthcare Advisors |
| Nir Menachemi, PhD, MPH, Fairbanks Endowed Chair, Professor, Health Policy and Management Department Chair, Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI, Research Scientist, Regenstrief Institute |
| Brownsyne Tucker Edmonds, MD, MPH, MS, Assistant Dean for Diversity Affairs and Associate Professor, IU School of Medicine |
| Kosali Simon, PhD, Herman B Wells Endowed Professor, Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Associate Vice Provost for Health Sciences, Indiana University |
| Michael Weiner, MD, Professor, IU School of Medicine, Principal Investigator & Dirctor, VA HSR&D Center for Health Information and Communication |
WISE Indiana Administrative Team
| Emily Hardwick, MPH, CCRP, PMP, Project Manager |
| Amber Osterholt, PhD, MS, Assistant Scientist |
| Aaron Zych, MPH, Clinical Research Specialist |
