The APRU Global Health Workshop is annual conference for members of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities Global Health Program (Seoul National University is a member). Hosted each year at a different partner university around the world, the workshop brings together leaders in global health education, research and policy to explore a range of global health issues.
2013 Workshop Location : Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
Important Dates
August 15
Deadline to submit abstracts through the workshop official website http://apruglobalhealth.org/
September 1
Abstract selection announcement
October 1
Final workshop agenda announcement
October 29
2013 APRU Global Health Workshop
Workshop Themes
- Global Burden of Disease
Country-specific research and projects addressing global burden of disease in the Pacific Rim
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Cardiovascular Disease Mortality
Research and opportunities addressing the prevention and control of cardiovascular disease mortality in the Pacific Rim
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Health, Aging & Longevity
Health, aging and longevity focusing on migration health issues in the Pacific Rim
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Climate Change
Climate change and impact on health in the Pacific Rim
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Global Health Education
Pacific Rim experiences in the following: differences in global health versus public health education, teaching undergraduate and graduate programs and opportunities and challenges with student internships and placements
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Research Ethics Education
Best approaches to research ethics in education in the Pacific Rim
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Trade & Health
Issues of trade and health in the Pacific Rim, including the Australia plain cigarette packaging debate
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Obesity Epidemic
The rising rates of obesity and overweight in the Pacific Rim.
Note: Particpation should be self-funded (incl. registration fee, travel and accommodation expenses)