Tony Biglan sits down with Diana Fishbein, a neuroscientist internationally recognized for her promotion of prevention practices and policies as the founder and president of the National Prevention Science Coalition to Improve Lives. She has been a leading advocate for translating science into public policies that help children, families, and communities thrive.

In this episode:

* Diana Fishbein’s personal journey from growing up in a high-risk environment to becoming a leader in prevention science

* Why prevention is more effective—and less costly—than treating problems after they occur

* The science of resilience and how family, biology, and environment shape child development

* Bridging neuroscience, public health, and policy to create healthier communities

* The mission of the National Prevention Science Coalition to Improve Lives and translating research into action

* The vision behind the Decade of the Child initiative and a whole-child approach to health and well-being

* Why current research and funding systems focus too heavily on disease treatment rather than prevention of problems before they develop

* The economic and social returns of investing in evidence-based prevention programs

* Building a nationwide movement to support families through policies that reduce poverty and strengthen communities

* How researchers, policymakers, and citizens can work together to create lasting systems change for future generations

Takeaway: Decades of research demonstrate that investing early in children and families produces healthier, more prosperous communities. By shifting from reacting to problems toward preventing them, society can improve well-being while reducing the enormous human and economic costs of adversity.

Decade of the Child Webinar:

Federal Research Investments in Whole Child Health and Wellbeing

June 24, 2026

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Host: Dr Anthony Biglan

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