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Access to clean water is a major public health issue in both the developing and the developed world, as water is instrumental in infectious disease transmission including vector borne diseases and many other illnesses. In the United States, public water systems are aging, raising concerns regarding drinking water quality due to contamination from hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Genetic variation allows public health researchers to identify populations that have greater susceptibility to these potentially harmful water-based exposures. Genomics research enhances our knowledge of vector-host response pathologies as well as virulence patterns of water-borne microorganisms. The Genomics Forum invites abstracts related to the 2009 conference theme, "Water and Public Health: the 21st Century Challenge" as well as to areas of special interest to public health practitioners and researchers interested in the field of genomics. We are especially interested in studies that may inform future research, identify public health priorities, and describe the impact of existing genomics policies and practice on public health. Abstracts on various aspects of the ethical, legal, and social issues of genomics are also encouraged. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Genomics Forum encourages abstract submissions from students and those who have never presented at an APHA annual meeting, especially community-based organizations. Be sure to indicate new presenter or student status when submitting your abstract, and whether you would like to be considered for the second annual Genomics and Public Health Award. All abstracts will be reviewed based on relevance to the conference theme and/or to the Genomics Forum, noteworthiness of problem, and quality of research design, methods, and interpretation. Since APHA values the ability to provide continuing education credit to physicians, nurses and health educators at its annual meeting, we ask authors to meet the following criteria when submitting an abstract so members can claim credit for attending your session: (1) an abstract free of trade and/or commercial product names, (2) include at least one measurable objective and (3) a signed Conflict of Interest form with a relevant qualification statement. Thank you for your assistance in making your session credit worthy. Please contact Annette Ferebee at annette.ferebee@apha.org if you have any questions about continuing education. |
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