John N. Lavis

Pushing for a step-change improvement in how we use evidence to address societal challenges. Moving more to @lavisjn.bsky.social.

[McMaster Forum @McMasterForum]

.@lavisjn recently provided a pre-recorded presentation about how AI-enabled guideline developers can leverage the global public goods being created by ESIC at a workshop hosted by the GIN Australian New Zealand as part of Living Evidence 2026 https://t.co/Mditoq0bZU

[Knowledge to Policy Center - AUB @K2PCenter]

Dr. John Lavis (@lavisjn), Founder and Director of the McMaster Health Forum (@McMasterForum), reflects on 10 transformative years with K2P, a decade where evidence, dialogue, and collaboration have shaped policies, influenced decisions, and made a tangible difference in people’s lives.

His insights highlight the power of knowledge when it meets action!

Dive into the journey and impact in our 10th Anniversary brochure (https://t.co/zEDtDOb2rV).

@McMasterForum @lavisjn
@AUB_Lebanon @FHS_AUB @feljardali

[McMaster Forum @McMasterForum]

Health misinformation is one of the biggest challenges of our time – shaping public trust, influencing policy, & even impacting lives. @lavisjn and @gillianearle weigh in on how @McMasterU can lead the way in shaping health information for the public good https://t.co/z7AQ56UNEv

[McMaster Forum @McMasterForum]

This Solutions Session from #SocialSummit2025 explored how AI-enabled evidence and evaluation synthesis can accelerate progress on social development priorities by improving timeliness, credibility, and accessibility of evidence for decision-making https://t.co/AhGxu0YNdz

[RNAO Research Unit @RNAO_RRU]

🌍Joining the International Advisory Committee today! Experts in big data, quality improvement & performance measurement -sharing innovations and insights in support of Best Practice Guideline evaluation & implementation.

#BPSO #BPG @RNAO #RNAO_IAC @RNAO_RRU @DorisGrinspun

[McMaster Forum @McMasterForum]

How can AI-powered evidence synthesis accelerate inclusive social development? Register for this virtual Solutions Session at the Second World Summit for Social Development https://t.co/UPiAkqOW0a #SocialSummit2025

[McMaster Forum @McMasterForum]

At yesterday's #UNGA event, @wellcometrust, alongside fellow members of the ESIC Funders Interest Group (@UKRI_News, @hrbireland, Jacobs Foundation and @NIHRresearch) announced a near doubling of commitments to ESIC, bringing the total to US$126 million https://t.co/6Caqy9NOvT

[UN Office for Partnerships 🇺🇳 @UN_Partnerships]

#HappeningToday Accelerating Progress: Achieving the SDGs with AI and Evidence

This session will bring together constituencies dedicated to this effort, highlighting existing commitments while showcasing recent achievements and anticipated progress.

🎦https://t.co/N1HFEZhmts

[The Global SDG Synthesis Coalition @SDGSynthesis]

🚀 One year on from landmark @wellcometrust & @UKRI_News investments, the Evidence Synthesis Infrastructure Collaborative is moving from ambition to action.

🇺🇳📺 Watch live this Sunday 21 September via UN Web TV: https://t.co/Q5kEgx9dPy

#UNGA

[Research Impact Academy @resimpacademy]

Meet our next #RISummit Duo: @lavisjn & @jtaybscott

Taylor and John are teaming up to explore "Accelerating Policy Impact," a powerful session for anyone working at the research-policy interface.

Join us online, 1–2 September. Register now for free at https://t.co/R251lHwAMU

[McMaster Forum @McMasterForum]

Earlier this month, @McMasterU hosted the inaugural Policy Exchange Roundtable. One of the panel discussions at this event explored trust and misinformation in healthcare https://t.co/WRLL6BXrzU 🧵 1/3

[Global Commission on Evidence @EvidenceComm]

How has the Global Evidence Commission served its purpose and why is now the time to ‘pass the baton’? @lavisjn shares his insights https://t.co/7WeEA8t20M

[Global Commission on Evidence @EvidenceComm]

"The SHOW ME the evidence features are really about articulating what we want the future to look like," said @lavisjn, Global Evidence Commission co-lead. Learn more >> https://t.co/01N6ZxBEYT

[Global Commission on Evidence @EvidenceComm]

The ‘SHOW ME the evidence’ consensus is now available in seven languages and has been co-published in five leading journals.
"We now need groups to start to take the actions necessary to make this vision a reality," says @lavisjn
https://t.co/01N6ZxCcOr

[Global Commission on Evidence @EvidenceComm]

The ‘SHOW ME the evidence’ consensus is now available in seven languages and has been co-published in five leading journals https://t.co/01N6ZxBEYT
@lavisjn @GrimshawJeremy @RuthS3 @jhjelliott @puzzlesthewill @meerpohl

[UTokyoBiblioPlaza @utokyobiblio]

Global Commission on Evidence to Address Societal Challenges “Global Evidence Commission update 2024”

A personal commentary written by one of the supervising translator of the book, MIYAKI Koichi, Project Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy
https://t.co/x7tCLVfPu2

[Global Commission on Evidence @EvidenceComm]

The ‘SHOW ME the evidence’ consensus has now been co-published in five leading journals, including @JBIEBHC https://t.co/GrsLvZddPe

[Global Commission on Evidence @EvidenceComm]

.@lavisjn, co-lead of the @EvidenceComm, recently met with staff and senior leaders of Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) to share ideas on how to advance policy evaluation and evidence-based policymaking in the Ministry and across government 🧵 1/3

[Knowledge to Policy Center - AUB @K2PCenter]

The 9th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research (#HSR2026)- the world’s largest gathering on health systems will be held in our region. The winning bid was put forward by @K2PCenter @FHS_AUB @AUB_Lebanon & @MBRSG #Dubai.
Save the date and join us in 2026!

[Knowledge to Policy Center - AUB @K2PCenter]

Day 4 of #HSR2024 featured the Evidence-to-Action Working Group with @lavisjn, @saracbennett & @feljardali.

They discussed bridging evidence & action for #healthsystem strengthening, sharing diverse country experiences in utilizing evidence to inform decisions.

@H_S_Global