Public Health at WashU Annual Conference

For the past 16 years, the Institute for Public Health has hosted a popular and informative annual conference surrounding timely issues in public health.

Beginning in 2023, in an effort to combine the existing strengths of public health in our university, community and region, the Public Health at WashU Annual Conference will be a collaborative effort between the Office of the Provost, WashU’s strategic vision—Here and Next, and the Institute for Public Health.  

Historically, the conference features an introduction by the university chancellor and Institute for Public Health director, William G. Powderly, MD, regarding the latest public health news and findings, issues and advocacy. Also discussed is the outstanding  public health work conducted by the institute and university faculty, staff and students across all eight schools at Washington University in St. Louis. 

The audience participates in panel discussions with the nationally-known speakers and public health experts from the university, St. Louis and beyond and there are judged poster presentations with prizes awarded. Attendees have the opportunity to network with speakers and panelists, poster presenters, and fellow students and colleagues.

Just some of the core public health topics at past conferences have included Infant and maternal health, action toward health equity, evidence-based public health, mental health and obesity.

2022 Annual Conference

Health as a Human Right

Our 15^th Annual Conference explored the concept of health as a human right and how health affects the enjoyment of our human rights, while a lack of access to human rights can affect our health.