Description: This publication presents the CDTR Research Impact Framework (CDTR-RIF), which adapts the Translational Science Benefits Model for diabetes research. It provides a structured approach to evaluate the real-world health and societal impacts of diabetes research, emphasizing health equity, community partnerships, and evidence-based translation to guide researchers, funders, and policymakers in improving population health.

Citation: Schmittdiel, J. A., Herman, W. H., Thornton, P., Pragnell, M., & Haire-Joshu, D. (2024). Adapting the Translational Science Benefits Model to improve health and advance health equity in diabetes: The Centers for Diabetes Translation Research Impact Framework. Journal of clinical and translational science, 8(1), e131. https://doi.org/10.1017/cts.2024.580