Biography
Dr. Katherine Kulyk is the director of the Centre for Knowledge Translation and Implementation Science at the Dilawri Cardiovascular Institute at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH). She specialises in knowledge translation with a special interest in utilising implementation science to tailor knowledge to action methods. Her work focuses on enabling clinicians to provide optimal care through translational initiatives that integrate knowledge-based best practices into policy and the clinical domain. The Centre's initiatives span from local work at VGH to national mobilization efforts and global forums.
Dr. Kulyk received her doctorate in health care administration with a focus on knowledge translation and implementation science from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She also received a Master of Health Studies and Bachelor of Health Science with a focus on political science and system quality. To diversify and enable creative strategies, Dr. Kulyk has also received certificates in Project and Change Management as well as Lean Healthcare Management.