Diabetes, Obesity, and the Brain

The American Psychosomatic Society is hosting a one-day meeting on Diabetes, Obesity, and the Brain. The goals of this  meeting are to: provide an overview of current high-impact topics and active debates in the field of neural consequences of obesity, diabetes and their related complications; facilitate discussion among the participants; inspire new investigators; foster collaborations; and chart future

When and Where: Friday, October 11, 2013 in Arlington, VA

Registration: Registration fees begin at $250 ($150 for trainees) and include breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks, and a reception. Register here https://www.degnon.org/secure/psychosomatic/fallmtg/ or visit www.psychosomatic.org for more information. 

Agenda: http://www.psychosomatic.org/AnMeeting/FallMeeting.cfm

NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Interactive Textbook

NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Interactive Textbook
Under an Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research-contract The New England Research Institutes (NERI) has developed an interactive, online course on research methods and tools for researchers engaging in behavioral and social sciences (BSS) research on health-related topics. The project aims to (1) demonstrate the potential of BSS research to enhance biomedical research, (2) serve as a resource center for the most current and high quality BSS research methods; (3) reveal how to easily and efficiently obtain authoritative answers to methodological questions, and (4) identify consistent and rigorous quality standards for the research community. Click here for more information.

2013 Annual Conference Weighing In: The Public Health Impact & Promise of Science in Addressing Obesity

October 15 & 16, 2013
Eric P. Newman Education Center, Washington University Medical Campus
Free & open to the public

The Institute for Public Health is excited to be working with colleagues at the Center for Health Policy and across campus to plan an expanded conference program focusing on obesity.

This year the Institute is expanding its annual conference to bring together academics and professionals across all fields to address the issue of obesity. Attendees can hear from experts and discuss the public health impact of obesity, and look ahead at scientific discoveries poised to make a difference. This event is free and open to the public. CEUs will be available. Preregistration is requested.

Conference Structure

Tuesday, October 15 | noon to 5:30 pm
The Public Health Impact of Obesity in the Local Community
Presented by the Institute for Public Health
During this afternoon participants will dig into obesity as a local and global issue. State health leaders and academic researchers will highlight and lead discussion on local programs, centers, and efforts aimed at reducing obesity.

Wednesday, October 16 |  8 am to 5 pm
The Promise of Science in Addressing Obesity in the Community
Presented by the Center for Health Policy
This daylong symposium will focus on topics such as childhood obesity and pathophysiology and metabolic issues.

Please see the prelimimary agenda for more details.

Conference Partners

The conference is organized by Washington University's Institute for Public Health and the Center for Health Policy, with support from the Center for Human Nutrition, Center for Obesity Prevention and Policy Research (COPPR), Center for Diabetes Translation Research (CDTR), and Transdisciplinary Research on Energetics and Cancer (TREC).


Additional Information:
http://publichealth.wustl.edu/news/conference/2013/Pages/default.aspx
 

Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act: Where Are We Now? (Part 1 of a series on the ACA)

Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act: Where Are We Now?  (Part 1 of a series on the ACA)

October 1, 2013

2:00 PM

Brown Hall Lounge, The Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis

WU-CDTR HEPA Core Director and Brown School Professor, Tim McBride, Chair of MO HealthNet, will examine the current state of healthcare reform in Missouri, specifically as it relates to Medicaid.  

Health Policy Reform:  Update on the Affordable Care Act  (Part 2 of a series on the ACA)

October 21, 2013

3:15 PM

Brown Hall, Room 100

Ryan Barker, Vice President of Health Policy at the Missouri Foundation of Health will provide a real-time update of healthcare policy.  

Lecture: The "Long Tail" and Public Health: New Thinking For Addressing Health Disparities

Lecture: The "Long Tail" and Public Health: New Thinking For Addressing Health Disparities

Wednesday, September 11 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Brown Hall Lounge
The Brown School
Washington University
St. Louis, MO

HCHL Core Director, Matt Kreuter, PhD and WU-CDTR Member, Peter Hovmand, PhD will give the first lecture in a new Brown School public health speaker series for 2013-2014, entitled Innovative Solutions in State and Local Agencies. The series will feature lecturers from all over the country and will run throughout the academic year.