Research Core is comprised of faculty experts who guide the principal investigators and pilot project grantees in study conceptualization and design, sampling, statistical analyses planning and methodologies to generate evidence to support policy decisions. The Research Core also provides technical support and consultation in data collection, database development, biostatistical analysis, mentored research training, and assistance with developing independently funded research and/or demonstration projects to sustain policy research efforts.

Implementation and Dissemination Core (IDC) identifies and organizes the subprojects’ activities in order to promote the utilization of the each project’s research findings and the widest dissemination of knowledge translation. The IDC will operate in two directions in two directions: 1) towards the project activities in order to enhance the potential of the projects to reduce or eliminate health disparities; and 2) towards the notification of the research findings to the academic, community, health and human service settings within the target region.

The Evaluation Core is designed to assess and monitor TCC processes and outcomes by sharing technology and resources with TCC partners to collaboratively design, implement, evaluate, and disseminate innovative transdisciplinary health policy research programs. It provides technical assistance and guidance in evaluation planning and implementation of sub-projects, assesses the health policy innovations of pilot projects, and monitors the implementation and dissemination of a regional model for health policy research supported and guided by local and national leaders in both public health and policy.