Health Law

Submit Abstract

Health Law Forum sessions provide an opportunity for you to present your research, analysis and perceptions of topic relating to this year's topic of Public Health without Borders to APHA members. Presentations may focus on original research, the implications of recent US or international court rulings, treaties, legislation or regulations, as well as proposals for changes in domestic and international law. The topics listed below are intended as general categories for submission of abstracts. The final focus (and titles) of the panel sessions for the conference will depend on the abstracts that are received. With that in mind, please submit your abstract under the topic that is most relevant.
  • Global Surveillance and Public Health
  • Human Rights and Public Health
  • International Law and Public Health
  • Law of War and Public Health
  • Research and Human Subject Protection
  • Student/Early Career Submissions
We highly recommend drafting the abstract and learning objectives offline in a word document so you can edit them before pasting into the submission form. When submitting abstracts PLEASE take the time to be sure you have completed all the fields.

Keep in mind that:
  • Abstracts are limited to 250 words.

  • Learning objectives must also be submitted, but separate from the descriptive abstract.

  • The time allotment for presentations in our panels is usually 15-20 minutes.


  • We must have your name and contact information, including an email address for automatic receipt of notices regarding your abstract and session.

  • We need to know if you are a new presenter.

  • We need to know what AV you require. PowerPoint support will be available, however, use of slides require rental fees for the AV equipment.

  • You must respond to the question regarding significant financial interests.

  • Submit Abstract

    Program Planner Contact Information:
    Heather McCabe, JD, MSW
    Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
    Lawrence W. Inlow Hall, Room 136D
    530 W. New York Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46202
    Phone: (317) 274-1951
    hamccabe@iupui.edu