Population Health Sciences: past, present and future - plus guest lecture
About this Event
Join colleagues from the Usher Institute at The University of Edinburgh for a special Usher Connects and EMS300 event exploring the past, present and future of population health sciences, followed by a distinguished guest lecture from Professor George Davey Smith, University of Bristol.
The morning session will explore the evolution of population health sciences, today's research, and how we can shape the future of the field. Following lunch and poster presentations, Professor George Davey Smith will deliver the afternoon's distinguished lecture, examining questions of causality in non-communicable diseases.
The day will feature conversations, panel discussions and opportunities to get involved, with audience questions and discussion throughout.
You are welcome to attend the full programme or join either session individually, joining for lunch and the poster presentations between the two sessions as suits.
Whether you're interested in the history of the field, today's research, future challenges, or simply connecting with those working across the population health sciences field, we'd be delighted to welcome you.
Both of the core sessions are primarily in person events, but will be streamed online for those unable to attend in person.
Agenda
🕑: 10:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Population Health Sciences – past, present and future
Info: This session will explore:
The history of Usher, public health and primary care; Current research in population health sciences; How we can address pressing public health issues, through multidisciplinary research, data-driven approaches and public involvement.
There will be opportunities for audience participation and discussion, with speakers from across the population health sciences community.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Lunch and poster presentations
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Causality in (so-called) non-communicable diseases
Host: Professor George Davey Smith
Info: Professor George Davey Smith, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Bristol, will explore the complex relationship between infections, vaccinations and chronic non-communicable diseases, examining which associations are likely to be causal and why these matter for public health.
Drawing on decades of experience in population health research, Professor Davey Smith will consider how we understand causes of disease, how evidence can be interpreted, and the importance of asking the right questions when addressing major health challenges.
The lecture will be followed by an audience Q&A.
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Refreshments and networking
Where is it happening?
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