CALL FOR ABSTRACTS — 140th APHA Annual MeetingTheme: Prevention and Wellness Across the Lifespan
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The Genomics Forum invites abstracts related to the 2012 conference theme, "Prevention and Wellness across the Lifespan," 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 one of our three Genomics and Public Health awards. Presenting authors of accepted abstracts must become members of APHA. For additional information, please contact the Genomics Forum Program Committee Chair, Kate Reed (kreed@nchpeg.org). For any and all inquiries, always refer to the abstract by the abstract number as assigned to you online. Evaluation Criteria All abstracts will be reviewed based on relevance to the conference theme and/or to the Genomics Forum, noteworthiness of problem, and quality of design, methods, and interpretation. Continuing Education Credit APHA values the ability to provide continuing education credit to physicians, nurses, health educators, and those certified in public health at its annual meeting. Please complete all required information when submitting an abstract so members can claim credit for attending your session. These credits are necessary for members to keep their licenses and credentials. For a session to be eligible for Continuing Education Credit, each presenter, panelist, discussant, and/or faculty must provide: 1. an abstract free of trade and/or commercial product names; 2. at least one MEASURABLE SINGLE objective (“to understand” or “to learn” are not measurable objectives and compound objectives are not acceptable). Use ONLY the following Measurable Action Verbs: Explain, Demonstrate, Analyze, Formulate, Discuss, Compare, Differentiate, Describe, Name, Assess, Evaluate, Identify, Design, Define or List. 3. A signed Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form with a relevant qualification statement; Example of Acceptable Biographical Qualification Statement: (I have been the principal or co-principal of multiple federally funded grants focusing on the epidemiology of drug abuse, HIV prevention and co-occurring mental and drug use disorders. Among my scientific interests has been the development of strategies for preventing HIV and STDs in out-of-treatment drug users.) 4. All continuing education learning content must be of sound science or professional practice and serve to maintain, develop, or increase the knowledge, skills and professional competence of the health professional. Learning content should be evidence-based if available. A list of over 30 areas will be provided online for you to choose from. You will be asked to choose at least one or up to 6 areas that your presentation will address. Thank you for your assistance in making your session credit worthy. Contact Annette Ferebee at annette.ferebee@apha.org if you have any questions concerning continuing education. For program questions, contact the Kate Reed (kreed@nchpeg.org). |
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Program Planner Contact Information: H. Dean Hosgood, PhD, MPH Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics National Cancer Institute 6120 Executive Blvd. MSC 7240 Executive Plaza South, 8th Floor Bethesda, MD 2=20892-7240 Phone: 301-594-4649 hosgoodd@mail.nih.gov and Kate Reed NCHPEG 2360 W. Joppa Rd Ste 320 Lutherville, MD 21093 Phone: 410-583-0600 kreed@nchpeg.org |