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Call for Abstracts, 2013 APRU Global Health Workshop

2013-07-23
Submitted by Editor on 23 July 2013

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

    • Cardiovascular Disease Mortality

      • Research and opportunities addressing the prevention and control of cardiovascular disease mortality in the Pacific Rim

      • Health, Aging & Longevity 

      Health, aging and longevity focusing on migration health issues in the Pacific Rim

      • Climate Change

      Climate change and impact on health in the Pacific Rim

      • 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

      • Research Ethics Education

      Best approaches to research ethics in education in the Pacific Rim

      • Trade & Health

      Issues of trade and health in the Pacific Rim, including the Australia plain cigarette packaging debate

      • Obesity Epidemic

      The rising rates of obesity and overweight in the Pacific Rim.

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      Note: Particpation should be self-funded (incl. registration fee, travel and accommodation expenses)

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