1. Kristie L. Foley, PhD Inaugural Network Meeting 17 October 2012

2. Overview  Reflections  Aims  Logic Model  Expectations  Next Steps

3. Reflections http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-TW-11-003.html

4. Reflections  June 2011  September 2011 …we wait

5. March, 2012

7. 1. Building Research & Capacity on the Economic Policy-Tobacco Control Nexus in Africa, Jeffrey Drope, American Cancer Society 2. Tobacco Control Policy Analysis & Intervention Evaluation in China & Tanzania, Teh-Wei Hu, Public Health Institute 3. Capacity Building for Tobacco Control in Tunisia, N. Africa, & Middle- East, Harry Alan Lando, Univ of Minnesota 4. Advancing Addiction Research & Capacity to Guide Tobacco Control in Middle East, Wasim Maziak, Florida International Univ 5. Cinema Smoking & Youth Smoking in Latin America, James Sargent, Dartmoth College 6. Tobacco Control Network among Women in Parana, Brazil II, Isabel Scarinci, Univ of Alabama, Birmingham 7. From Production to Retailing: Policy-Oriented Research on Tobacco Economy in Argentina. Veronica Irene Schoj, InterAmerican Heart Foundation 8. Preventing Tobacco Use among Adolescents in Uraguay: Project Activate. Melissa Harrell Stigler, Univ of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. Other Fogarty Projects

8. Project Aims 1. Conduct new rigorous, transdisciplinary, high impact tobacco research in Romania by filling strategic gaps and by building the individual capacity of tobacco scientists. 2. Create institutional capacity that will support scientists and advocates engaged in tobacco research. 3. Translate research findings into programs and policies to reduce tobacco use in Romania.

9. Some characteristics we highlighted in the grant:  Disciplinary diversity of our team  Emphasis on: tobacco prevention and cessation reduction of secondhand smoke exposure inclusion of vulnerable populations intervention-oriented research strategically designed so that the results will inform programmatic and policy change

10. New studies in key issues in tobacco control in Romania Funded studies relevant and rigorous Increase individual capacity for research and strategic thinking New partnerships/network s among Romanian, Hungarian, and U.S. Scientists Quality research strategically designed influence tobacco- control policies & programs Researchers in Romania become more methodologically rigorous and deliberate in tobacco research Dissemination to programmatic & policy stakeholders New and/or more effective policies and programs to prevent and treat tobacco addiction Stakeholders more informed about and committed to tobacco prevention and cessation Initial Activities Intermediate Goals Long-Term Goals Scientists become independent tobacco control scholars The Logic Model

11. Strategy for Romania  Strong individual capacity building model, with Hungarian and American consultants  Research addresses the local needs in Romania  Strategic development of projects

12. Strategy for Romania (cont.)  Commitment to networking meetings October: Annual Meetings April/May: Mid-Year Meetings, as needed  Opportunity for Meetings at International Conferences  Opportunity for US-Based Training Initiatives in N.C.

13. Evaluation of the Initiative  Evaluation of the initiative requires commitment to mentoring and progress reports Aligned with the 3 Aims & Logic Model  Regular communication critical not only for individual projects, but overall initiative  Funds for research, conference travel, publication support, other dissemination activities

14. Individual Capacity Building OUTCOMESPROCESS INDICATORS 1.At least 7 new strategically important, well-designed studies on tobacco are completed. 2.Findings from the new studies are published and presented in venues that contribute to tobacco-control science, both within Romania and more broadly. 3.The mentored Romanian scientists increase their knowledge and skills in all aspects of the research process. 4.The mentored scientists advance their career goals and increase their stature as tobacco researchers. 5.The Hungarian scientists increase their skill in peer mentoring and their stature as tobacco researchers. 1.Individual research projects are designed strategically in line with the overall initiative logic model 2.Individual projects achieve their respective aims. 3.Mentored scientists attend formal training series and report that the sessions are valuable. 4.Mentored scientists work collaboratively with mentors. 5.Hungarian scientists regularly reach out to mentored scientists and provide useful advice. 6.Mentored scientists submit high-quality manuscripts for publication and abstracts to conferences.

15. Institutional Capacity Building OUTCOMESPROCESS INDICATORS 1.Romanian scientists form new interdisciplinary collaborations among themselves and with scientists form partner countries (evidenced by co-authored papers/presentations). 2.Additional scientists in Romania are actively engaged in tobacco research. 3.A network of tobacco scientists forms in Romania. 4.New tobacco research projects are initiated to address strategic gaps in tobacco control. 1.A diverse group of stakeholders (beyond mentored scientists) attends workshops and retreats. 2.Mentored scientists engage students and post-docs in funded studies. 3.Tobacco scientists in Romania come together to assess tobacco-control needs and opportunities.

16. Translation of Findings OUTCOMESPROCESS INDICATORS 1.Mentored scientists form new relationships with individuals and organizations with influence over tobacco control policy and programming. 2.Findings from the funded studies are used to inform new tobacco-control policies and programs, and/or to build a case for policy change. 1.Projects are designed deliberately and strategically in line with overall logic model. 2.Findings from studies are presented in venues that reach audiences able to improve Romanian tobacco-control policy and programming.

17. Regional Impact & Sustainability  To build a network of well-trained tobacco control scientists in Central & Eastern Europe and to serve as a catalyst for new CEE programs on tobacco control that is evidence-based and broad-reaching. 37% 28% 51%-males 40% 33-36% 31-37% 29%

18. Goals for Today’s Meeting  To achieve: Synergy among projects Reduce duplication of effort Construct research questions and methodology that fill a gap in knowledge in Romania (and internationally) To ensure methodology (research design, sampling, and analysis plan) will be sufficient to address your research question(s) To discuss how this research fits with your long- term professional goals Begin a discussion of “gaps” that our 7 projects will not address

19. Next Steps  All teams will receive written feedback following this meeting  Ongoing conversations with team members  Prefer a deliberate, patient approach rather than a rushed approach that lacks

20. Values  Collaboration & networking Not only today, but in-between meetings as well  Focused, deliberate, and strategic  Quality more important than quantity  Routine communication  Regular reporting

21. Thank you.