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IPHAM Webinars

The IPHAM Webinar Series is a weekly public health webinar held on Thursdays at 12 PM Central.



 

March 7: Misinformation, Fake News, Conspiracy Theories, and Pseudoscientific BS: How powerful is it, why does it happen, and how to stop it.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

**IN PERSON AND ONLINE**

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**This seminar is offered as a HYBRID event: join us IN-PERSON or ONLINE. Please RSVP regardless and indicate your intended mode. The in-person event will be held in Baldwin Auditorium of the Lurie Medical Research Building at 303 E. Superior; Chicago. Lunch will be provided for in person attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.**

This talk is a Translational Applications in Public Health lecture, which is held in partnership between IPHAM and the NUCATS Institute.

In the contemporary media environment individuals often encounter myths, falsehoods, rumors, reporting errors, and conspiracy theories deliberately or inadvertently circulated by the media, governments, and other interest groups. These types of dis/misinformation pose a substantial challenge, and, in some cases, can result in physical harm, or even death. To this end, massive efforts are devoted to debunk misinformation; yet, scientific evidence of the effectiveness of these measures appear to be inconsistent. While some studies have found that corrective information can successfully debunk falsehoods, other studies suggest that individuals may struggle to discount misinformation, and, in some cases, correction attempts can even backfire by increasing support for the discredited position. Dr. Walter will present findings from his ongoing work on the continued influence of misinformation and the ability of nonpartisan fact-checkers to challenge the veracity of false information. The talk will also explore various psychological mechanisms that underlie these effects and provide specific recommendations for more effective correction efforts.

Featuring:
Nathan Walter, PhD
Associate Professor of Communication Studies
Northwestern University
Founder and Co-Director of the Center of Media Psychology and Social Influence (COM-PSI).

 


 

March 14: Addressing food insecurity as an injury and violence prevention strategy

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

**ONLINE**

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In this talk, Dr. Austin will discuss her research examining the potential impact of state expansion of eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the largest program addressing food insecurity in the U.S., on rates of child protective services reports, mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and other forms of injury and violence.

Guest:
Anna E. Austin, PhD, MPH
Assistant professor
Gillings School of Global Public Health
University of North Carolina

This webinar is hosted by the Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) at Northwestern University. For more public health news, events, and announcements, visit the IPHAM website: https://feinberg.northwestern.edu/ipham

 


 

March 28: The Role of Intuition in Epidemiology

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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**This seminar is offered as a HYBRID event: join us IN-PERSON or ONLINE. Please RSVP regardless and indicate your intended mode. The in-person event will be held in Baldwin Auditorium of the Lurie Medical Research Building at 303 E. Superior; Chicago. Lunch will be provided for in person attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.**

Intuition is a necessary part of everyday life, without which we could not make it through a day. Epidemiologists are taught to rely on science, reason, and facts in their work and yet, it is likely that we use intuition all the time. We use it when we make decisions about interpreting the results of studies, about the impact of sources of bias, in the decisions we make in our own research, in our teaching and in our communication with other scientists and the general public. Yet it isn’t clear when this approach is useful and when it causes harm. This talk will focus on the role of intuition in epidemiology with examples of cases where we rely on it too much and cases where we don’t use it enough.

Guest:
Matthew Fox, DSc, MPH
Professor of Epidemiology and Global Health
School of Public Health
Boston University

 

Upcoming Events

Mar

28

IPHAM Seminar Series—The Role of Intuition in Epidemiology

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

**This seminar is offered as a HYBRID event: join us IN-PERSON or ONLINE. Please RSVP regardless and indicate your intended mode. The in-person event will be held in Baldwin Auditorium of the Lurie Medical Research Building at 303 E. Superior; Chicago. Lunch will be provided for in person attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.**

Intuition is a necessary part of everyday life, without which we could not make it through a day. Epidemiologists are taught to rely on science, reason, and facts in their work and yet, it is likely that we use intuition all the time. We use it when we make decisions about interpreting the results of studies, about the impact of sources of bias, in the decisions we make in our own research, in our teaching and in our communication with other scientists and the general public. Yet it isn t clear when this approach is useful and when it causes harm. This talk will focus on the role of intuition in epidemiology with examples of cases where we rely on it too much and cases where we don t use it enough.

Guest:
Matthew Fox, DSc, MPH
Professor of Epidemiology and Global Health
School of Public Health
Boston University

This webinar hosted by the Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) at Northwestern University. For more public health news, events, and announcements, visit the IPHAM website: https://feinberg.northwestern.edu/ipham

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Mar

28

Montgomery Lecture Series

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

The Montgomery Lectures Series is presented weekly on Thursdays from noon to 12:45pm, and is open to all. Presenters are faculty in the Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program, Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities members, and special guests. This series was named in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.

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Apr

03

IGH Seminar Series with Patti Gravitt, PhD, MS, Deputy Director, Center for Global Health National Cancer Institute

No Location - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Please join the Robert J. Havey, MD, Institute for Global Health for our IGH Seminar Series! The IGH Seminar Series is held monthly, September through July, and features the research and ideas of outstanding global health leaders at Feinberg, the larger Northwestern community, and beyond.

Our speaker for April is:
Patti Gravitt, PhD, MS
Deputy Director, Center for Global Health
National Cancer Institute

Date: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024
Time: 1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.
Where: In-person (Chicago campus location TBD)

**BOXED LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED**

About the speaker:

Dr. Gravitt is a molecular epidemiologist whose research in human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer spans the translational spectrum from the natural history of genital infection across the lifespan to the translation of evidence-based prevention tools to low- and middle-income countries. Her efforts have contributed significantly to the evidence base regarding the efficacy of alternative cervical cancer screening strategies, being among the first to show an increase in screening coverage afforded by self-collected sampling and HPV testing and the relatively poor performance of visual inspection methods where intensive international technical assistance and training are not available.

As an extramural researcher, Dr. Gravitt s National Institutes of Health funded research included the study of cervical cancer prevention in Peru s Loreto region in the Amazon rainforest. In addition, the study identified approaches to engage health providers and the community in education, screening, and treatment. Most recently, Dr. Gravitt led a team of interdisciplinary scientists and screening implementers to use a systems-thinking approach to the design, implementation, and evaluation of World Health Organization recommended, HPV-based screening algorithms. Through this work, she led the development of the Integrated Systems Praxis for Implementation Research (INSPIRE) methodology, which leverages systems thinking and participatory action research for shared decision-making and context adaptation of cancer control programs.

For more information on the Havey Institute for Global Health, check out the website:
https://www.globalhealth.northwestern.edu

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Apr

04

IPHAM Population Health Forum 2024

Chicago - 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

The Institute for Public Health and Medicine s annual Population Health Forum brings together leaders working at the forefront of public health to discuss the most pressing issues facing our community.

This year s event will include:

A keynote presentation by Ngozi O. Ezike, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sinai Chicago

A morning seminar with Olusimbo (Simbo) Ige MD, MS, MPH, Commissioner, Chicago Department of Public Health

A public health poster session

For the most up to date information, please visit the event webpage.

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Apr

04

Montgomery Lecture Series

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

The Montgomery Lectures Series is presented weekly on Thursdays from noon to 12:45pm, and is open to all. Presenters are faculty in the Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program, Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities members, and special guests. This series was named in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.

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Apr

11

Montgomery Lecture Series

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

The Montgomery Lectures Series is presented weekly on Thursdays from noon to 12:45pm, and is open to all. Presenters are faculty in the Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program, Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities members, and special guests. This series was named in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.

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Apr

18

Montgomery Lecture Series

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

The Montgomery Lectures Series is presented weekly on Thursdays from noon to 12:45pm, and is open to all. Presenters are faculty in the Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program, Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities members, and special guests. This series was named in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.

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Apr

23

3rd Annual Pathogen Genomics Symposium Day 1: Microbial Genomics Workshop

Chicago - 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

You are invited to attend the third annual Pathogen Genomics Symposium hosted by the Center for Pathogen Genomics and Microbial Evolution.

The 3rd Annual Pathogen Genomics Symposium, hosted by the Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health s Center for Pathogen Genomics and Microbial Evolution, will include two days of scholarly events, including a pathogen genomics workshop, research talks, flash talks, keynote address, poster session, and reception. A full agenda can be found below.

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Apr

24

3rd Annual Pathogen Genomics Symposium Day 2

Chicago - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

You are invited to attend the third annual Pathogen Genomics Symposium hosted by the Center for Pathogen Genomics and Microbial Evolution.

The 3rd Annual Pathogen Genomics Symposium, hosted by the Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health s Center for Pathogen Genomics and Microbial Evolution, will include two days of scholarly events, including a pathogen genomics workshop, research talks, flash talks, keynote address, poster session, and reception. A full agenda can be found below.

DAY TWO:
Date: Wednesday, April 24th, 2024
Time: 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.
Where: Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center, 303 E. Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611

Event Agenda:
Coffee / Pastries
8:30 - 9:00a.m.
Outside of SQ Auditorium

Research Talks Pt 1
9:00 - 10:00a.m.
Simpson Querrey Auditorium, SQBRC 1-230

Coffee
10:00 - 10:30a.m.
Outside of SQ Auditorium

Research Talks Pt 2
10:30 - 12:00p.m.
Simpson Querrey Auditorium, SQBRC 1-230

Lunch
12:00 - 1:00p.m.
Potocsnak Family Atrium, SQBRC
*Lunch will be provided

Flash Talks & Awards
1:00 - 1:30p.m.
Potocsnak Family Atrium, SQBRC

Keynote Address by James Mullins, PhD
1:30 - 2:30p.m.
Simpson Querrey Auditorium, SQBRC 1-230
A deep look at HIV evolutionary dynamics early in infection

Poster Session and Reception:
2:30p.m. - 4:30p.m.
Potocsnak Family Atrium, SQBRC
*Drinks and small bites will be served

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Apr

25

Montgomery Lecture Series

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

The Montgomery Lectures Series is presented weekly on Thursdays from noon to 12:45pm, and is open to all. Presenters are faculty in the Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program, Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities members, and special guests. This series was named in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.

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May

02

Montgomery Lecture Series

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

The Montgomery Lectures Series is presented weekly on Thursdays from noon to 12:45pm, and is open to all. Presenters are faculty in the Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program, Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities members, and special guests. This series was named in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.

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May

09

Montgomery Lecture Series

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

The Montgomery Lectures Series is presented weekly on Thursdays from noon to 12:45pm, and is open to all. Presenters are faculty in the Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program, Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities members, and special guests. This series was named in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.

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May

16

Montgomery Lecture Series

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

The Montgomery Lectures Series is presented weekly on Thursdays from noon to 12:45pm, and is open to all. Presenters are faculty in the Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program, Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities members, and special guests. This series was named in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.

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May

17

Master of Public Health: Community-Based Project Poster Session

Chicago - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Master of Public Health Program (MPH) at Northwestern University invites you to attend the next Applied Practice Experience (APEx) Poster Session on Friday, May 17, 2024. At this event, MPH students will present their community-based project.

CELEBRATE our MPH students' accomplishments as they present their APEx project, a community-based project that aims to meet the needs of a community parter organization and the population it serves.

LEARN about the wide range of public health projects happening in Chicago and beyond.

NETWORK with members of the public health community at Northwestern and at community organizations across the Chicagoland area.

Refreshments will be provided.

Parking passes are available for community partners.

Learn more & register here: https://bit.ly/apex-spring2024

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May

23

Montgomery Lecture Series

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

The Montgomery Lectures Series is presented weekly on Thursdays from noon to 12:45pm, and is open to all. Presenters are faculty in the Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program, Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities members, and special guests. This series was named in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.

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May

30

Montgomery Lecture Series

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

The Montgomery Lectures Series is presented weekly on Thursdays from noon to 12:45pm, and is open to all. Presenters are faculty in the Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program, Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities members, and special guests. This series was named in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.

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Jun

04

Save the Date: June 4 Community-Engaged Research Meeting

Chicago - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

SAVE THE DATE

TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024
Community-Engaged Research Meeting

Louis A. Simpson and Kimberly K. Querrey Biomedical Research Center
303 E. Superior St.
Chicago, IL 60611

Sponsored by
Center for Community Health
Feinberg Community of Practice for Community Engagement

All members of the Northwestern Medicine community are
welcome to attend.

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