Events
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Dec 08 2021
NASEM - Microplastics from Food and Water
at 07:00 PT Topics: Food, Water Location Type: OnlineThe Food Forum will hold a meeting to review the state of the science and research gaps related to plastics and microplastics in food and water. Invited speakers will look at methods of detection and identification of microplastics in food and water, evaluating human health risks, and the policy and regulatory implications. Join us on Wednesday, December 8 at 10 AM ET for this 1.5-hour event to…
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Dec 08 2021
Microplastics from Food and Water: State of the Science and Potential Impacts on Human Health
at 10:00 ET Topics: Location Type: OnlineOn December 8, 2021, the Food Forum will hold a meeting to review the state of the science and research gaps related to plastics and microplastics in food and water. Invited speakers will look at methods of detection and identification of microplastics in food and water, evaluating human health risks, and the policy and regulatory implications. Confirmed speakers include: Scott Coffin, …
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Dec 08 2021
ISES Webinar: Leveraging technological advancements to measure PM2.5 and black carbon levels from household air pollution in 8 countries: Results from the PURE-AIR study
at 10:00 CT Topics: Location Type: OnlineDr. Matthew Shupler’s research is focused on reducing the adverse health & climate impacts of household air pollution from use of polluting fuels (e.g. wood, charcoal) for household energy.His work includes characterizing variation in exposures of PM2.5 and other health-damaging air pollutants, and assessing interventions that contribute to increased use of clean cooking fuels. He completed…
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Dec 14 2021
CDC Webinar - Hooves, Paws or Feed. Examining AMR in Animals
at 09:00 ET Topics: Location Type: OnlineHooves, Paws, or Feet: A Multispecies Examination of Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship Practices Have you ever thought about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a major health challenge in animals? Antimicrobial-resistant germs can infect not only humans, but domesticated pets and livestock, too. To better understand factors influencing AMR in animals, CDC is leading a discussion with animal…
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Dec 15 2021
CIHR Webinar: Accessing and Using Healthy Cities Data
at 02:00 EST Topics: Location Type: OnlineIn collaboration with Statistics Canada, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), and the Canadian Urban Environmental Health Research Consortium (CANUE), the CIHR Healthy Cities Research Initiative (HCRI) is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar focused on healthy cities data holdings. This webinar will cover how to access and use data related to a number of healthy cities research…