Written by Kim Furlow, communications manager, Institute for Public Health
The Next Era of Public Health
Equity-informed approaches to innovative technologies
& workforce development
Monday, October 21
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Clark-Fox Forum | Hillman Hall
WashU Danforth Campus
Tuesday, October 22
8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC) WashU Medical Campus
How can we ensure that the latest technological innovations in health care are equitable and accessible to all? How do we develop a public health workforce that reflects the population it serves and addresses needs in an equitable way? Save the date(s), October 21-22, as WashU Public Health faculty, students and community partners explore these questions and others at the 2024 Public Health at WashU Annual Conference, The Next Era of Public Health: Equity-informed approaches to innovative technologies & workforce development.
Day one of the conference, October 21, features a keynote by Deven McGraw, JD, MPH, LLM, chief regulatory and privacy officer for Citizen Health, and a discussion on technology and public health, including how accessibility is key to advancing public health in our communities.
Day two, October 22, offers well-known public health speakers and experts, including the newly-appointed inaugural Margaret C. Ryan Dean of WashU’s planned School of Public Health, Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH. Dean Galea will offer a preliminary look at his vision for building on WashU’s existing public health strengths and expanding its commitment to the field by shaping WashU’s first new school in 100 years. The day two keynote speaker is Jonathan Samet, MD, MS, professor, former dean, and interim department chair of the Colorado School of Public Health. Expert panelists from WashU and the St. Louis community will discuss educating and developing a public health workforce that aligns with community needs. A poster session plus light fare round out day two.
Both days of the conference offer networking opportunities for all in the greater public health community.
Submit a poster abstract or apply to become a conference exhibitor!
The following occur on Tuesday, April 22:
• Students, scholars, faculty, community organizations and others can submit poster abstracts that relate to public health or the theme of our conference. Submission deadline: 11:59 a.m., September 17.
• WashU, public health and community organizations are invited to apply to exhibit promotional information. Application deadline: Sunday, October 6.
The 2024 Public Health at WashU Annual Conference is a collaboration between WashU’s strategic plan, Here and Next and the Institute for Public Health. Continue to visit the event webpage for the latest information on the conference.