Increasing Scale-Up Research in Cancer Control

This webinar was the second of a two-part series focused on sustainability and scale-up research in implementation science. The webinar focused on the status of scale-up research in cancer control funded by NCI and will provide insight from both domestic and international investigators working in this area. This session provides a summary of a recent NCI portfolio analysis of NC-funded grants related to scale-up research, followed by a discussion by panelists. Presenters shared illustrative examples of their work in this area, specifically on ”Using Technology to Scale-up and Occupational Sun Protection Program” and “Integrated Delivery of Cancer Control Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults Living With HIV in Zambia” followed by a discussion of scale up guidelines in a network, lessons learned and research opportunities in this space.

By exploring the connection between sustainability and scale-up research, implementation scientists can develop more effective strategies for maintaining and expanding the impact of evidence-based interventions, ultimately improving health outcomes and well-being for more people.

Key considerations for researchers and practitioners:

• Assess sustainability before scaling up: Evaluate the intervention's ability to maintain itself over time, including its financial, human, and social resources.

• Design for scale and sustainability: Develop interventions with scale-up and sustainability in mind, considering factors like adaptability, local capacity, and community engagement.

• Monitor and evaluate sustainability during scale-up: Continuously assess the intervention's ability to sustain itself as it is scaled up and adjust as needed. 

For part one of this series, see Advancing Sustainability Research in Cancer Control.