Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC)

The Implementation Science and Practice Advances Research Center (iSPARC) at UMass Chan Medical School is an academic center that conducts research on the nature, structure, effectiveness, and regulations of services for individuals w/ mental health conditions. We conduct research to enhance services, improve the quality of life, and promote recovery for people with behavioral health conditions. Founded in 1993 as a Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Center of Excellence at the UMass Chan Medical School, we have internationally recognized expertise in intervention development, services research, wellness and recovery, forensic/legal issues, child and family mental health issues, transition-aged youth, human rights issues, and co-occurring disorders. Our methods include quantitative and qualitative approaches. We are committed to translational research and work closely with consumers, providers, policymakers, family members, and administrators to design and conduct research, share findings, and disseminate information widely. Our additional center websites include: Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research - https://www.umassmed.edu/TransitionsACR Center for Deaf Empowerment and Recovery - https://deafyes.org/ Center for Knowledge Translation of Employment Research - https://www.umassmed.edu/cekter/