Harnessing the Power of Geoinformatics to Improve Health Care: A One-Day In

Name: Harnessing the Power of Geoinformatics to Improve Health Care: A One-Day In
Start: 2026-06-03T09:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-03T16:30:00-04:00
Location: Annenberg Building

Schedule

Wed Jun 03 2026 at 09:30 am to 04:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Annenberg Building | New York, NY

Master geospatial tools to map disease patterns, integrate environmental data, and strengthen grant proposals. Led by Itai Kloog, PhD.
About this Event
LEARNING OBJECTIVES** Participants will master the foundational concepts of GIS and spatial epidemiology using a "learn-by-doing" approach. Key competencies include: - **Data Management:** Acquiring, geocoding, and manipulating spatial datasets - **Visualization:** Creating thematic maps and utilizing data repositories - **Analytical Skills:** Linking exposure and contextual data for health risk assessments and performing basic spatial analysis --- **SOFTWARE** Primary tools: **QGIS** (core workshop tool) and **R** (introduced as an optional component for bonus advanced materials) Both are free, open-source platforms widely used in academic research, government agencies, and global health organizations.
REGISTER: Secure your spot today and arrive at your next research project, grant proposal, or clinical initiative with the spatial analysis skills that set you apart.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER and more information including workshop fee.
Questions? Email [email protected]
PRESENTED BY Departments of Environmental Medicine and Public Health Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai