251169 Epidemiology considerations for biomonitoring

Monday, October 31, 2011: 9:10 AM

Rupali Das, MD, MPH , Exposure Assessment Section, California Department of Public Health, Richmond, CA
  
     
Dr. Das will presents the epidemiological considerations for biomonitoring projects. She will continue the conversation begun by Ms. Nassif by discussing the importance of proper study design, collaborations, and communication with internal partners and external collaborators. Her presentation will outline epidemiological considerations prior to embarking on a biomonitoring study.

Learning Areas:
Environmental health sciences
Epidemiology
Program planning

Learning Objectives:
Outline what any epidemiologist should consider before embarking on a biomonitoring study.

Keywords: Epidemiology, Environmental Exposures

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I oversee the California Environmental Contaminant Biomonitoring Program and environmental exposure assessment activities for the State of California.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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