Sr. Research Scientist, Implementation Science
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Melanie Livet, Ph.D., is an applied researcher, with specialized expertise in implementation science, technology validation, and program evaluation in the areas of healthcare, mental health, public health, and social sciences. Dr. Livet joined the National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) in April 2023 as lead Implementation Science Sr. Research Scientist. She has also held a faculty position with the UNC Eshelman School Pharmacy Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education (PACE) since September 2016. Dr. Livet contributes to advancing practice through integration and tailoring of implementation science best practices and applied research methodologies. Over her career, Livet has contributed to the management and execution of more than 50 projects in the areas of pharmacy practice, public health, chronic disease prevention, behavioral health, and education. She authored and co-authored more than 30 articles in peer-reviewed journals on diverse implementation science and evaluation topics. Prior to joining UNC, Livet worked in both the private sector and academia, in research and management roles. She received her PhD in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of South Carolina in 2006.