what is a knowledge broker
A new study describes the need for âknowledge brokersâ â a new kind of communication professional that specializes in bridging the science and policy worlds. A knowledge brokerâs job is to engage scientists in the regulatory process and to engage regulators in the scientific process. The ideal knowledge broker has PhD-level training in the scientific area plus extensive knowledge of the regulatory process.
Knowledge brokers provide a link between the producers and users of knowledge. To facilitate this knowledge exchange, knowledge brokers are required to build rapport with their target audiences and forge new connections across domains.n the field of public health, knowledge brokers facilitate the appropriate use of the best available research evidence in decision making processes, enhancing individual and organizational capacity to participate effectively in evidence-informed decision making. In this setting, knowledge brokers promote research use.