Science, Policy, Applied Research and Evaluation and Communication: An Integrated Approach

DGHP established the Office of Science, Policy, Applied Research and Evaluation, and Communication (SPAREC - pronounced “SPARK”) in May 2016. SPAREC coordinates our scientific, evaluation and communications work to advance DGHP’s goal of ensuring sustained support for global health protection. SPAREC is a multi-disciplinary team supporting the division’s mission, strategic goals, and objectives. Working under the shared vision of keeping America safe and saving lives, this interconnected team has successfully: