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SUMMARY:Seminar - Independent and Joint Effects of Multiple Pollutants and their Interactions with Meteorological Variables on Stroke Hospitalization
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to the MRC Epidemiology Seminar: \nIndependent and Joint Effects of Multiple Pollutants and their Interactions with Meteorological Variables on Stroke Hospitalization \nLei Li\, Huazhong University of Science\, China\, and visiting PhD student at the MRC Epidemiology Unit \nThis hybrid seminar will be held in MRC Epidemiology Unit seminar rooms 1 & 2\, Level 3\, Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science\, Addenbrooke’s Hospital\, Cambridge\, CB2 0QQ\, and online. \nRegister to attend in-person at: www.eventbrite.com/e/mrc-seminar-series-ms-lei-li-visiting-phd-student-at-the-mrc-tickets-719114399527 \nRegister to join this seminar online at: https://mrc-epid.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIof-yurjItHdzjDzXS_UOZW5kYz86KuxnV#/registration \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nAbout this talk\nWhile studies have emphasized the significant influence of air pollution on stroke development and progression\, limited research has explored the joint effects of pollutant mixtures and their interactive effects with meteorological variables. Our study reveals diverse associations between air pollutants and hospital admissions for various stroke subtypes across different seasons. We have systematically examined interactive effects between pollutants and meteorological variables\, assessing them from both multiplicative and additive perspectives. \nBy examining combinations of multiple pollutants\, we provide a comprehensive understanding of the overall impact of air pollution on stroke\, which can inform policy-making decisions aimed at reducing air pollution levels and preventing stroke. \nAbout Lei Li\nLei Li is a visiting PhD student from Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics\, School of Public Health\, Tongji Medical College\, Huazhong University of Science. She is now based at the MRC Epidemiology Unit\, working closely with Dr Haneen Khreis in the Public Health Modelling team led by Professor James Woodcock. \nExplore past seminars\nAll MRC Epidemiology Unit seminars and events where slides\, audio or video are available can be found at www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/past-seminars/ \nSign up for future seminars\nTo sign up for future seminars and/or other alerts please visit www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/subscribe/ \n 
URL:https://www.epi.ims.cam.ac.uk/event/seminar-independent-and-joint-effects-of-multiple-pollutants-and-their-interactions-with-meteorological-variables-on-stroke-hospitalization/
LOCATION:MRC Epidemiology meeting rooms 1&2\, Level 3 IMS\, Cambridge Biomedical Campus\, Cambridge\, CB2 0SL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:MRC Epidemiology Unit Seminar
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SUMMARY:Seminar - Agent based Modelling for Urban Health Impact Assessment
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to the MRC Epidemiology Seminar: \nAgent based Modelling for Urban Health Impact Assessment\nTabea Sonnenschein\, University of Utrecht\nThis hybrid seminar will be held in the MRC Epidemiology Unit meeting rooms 1 and 2\, Level 3\, Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science\, Addenbrooke’s Hospital\, Cambridge\, CB2 0QQ\, and online. \nRegister to attend in-person at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tabea-sonnenschein-agent-based-modelling-for-urban-health-impact-assessmen-tickets-604874916157 \nRegister to join this seminar online at: https://mrc-epid.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwuce2hqTMoHdI1mSwPdmepMS_e1NukY_Ml#/registration \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nAbout this talk\nImplementing interventions that tackle the Exposome in complex urban systems can be costly and have long-term\, sometimes unforeseen\, impacts. Hence\, it is crucial to assess the health and social impacts of possible urban exposome interventions before implementing them. Spatial agent-based modelling can capture complex behaviour-environment interactions\, exposure dynamics\, and social outcomes in a spatial context. We present our work on agent-based modeling of transport interventions in Amsterdam. \nOur agent-based modeling approach entails the integration of behavioural models of people’s mobility choices and dynamic physical models of environmental stressors (NO2\, Noise). The interaction of these sub-models approximates personal behavioural and environmental exposure. Consequently\, the accumulated health impacts for various interventions and population groups are assessed using exposure-response functions. We present our model architecture and methodology\, the strength and limitations of ABM for health impact assessment\, and our findings on the effects of transport interventions in Amsterdam. \nAbout Tabea Sonnenschein\nTabea Sonnenschein is a PhD Candidate focused on developing spatial agent-based models that simulate the health and social impacts of urban interventions as part of the EU-funded EXPANSE and EXPOSOME-NL projects. She is affiliated to the Institute of Risk Assessment Sciences and the Geoscience Faculty at Utrecht University\, as well as the Planetary Health Group of the University Medical Center Utrecht. She is moreover a junior researcher at the Center for Complex System Sciences and an expert for the Urban AI think tank. From 2019-2020\, Tabea was a visiting student at the MIT Sustainable Urbanization Lab. In 2020 she earned her Msc Research in Urban and Economic Geography from Utrecht University (summa cum laude). \nExplore past seminars\nAll MRC Epidemiology Unit seminars and events where slides\, audio or video are available can be found at www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/past-seminars/ \nSign up for future seminars\nTo sign up for future seminars and/or other alerts please visit www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/subscribe/
URL:https://www.epi.ims.cam.ac.uk/event/agent-based-modelling-urban-health-impact-assessment/
LOCATION:MRC Epidemiology meeting rooms 1&2\, Level 3 IMS\, Cambridge Biomedical Campus\, Cambridge\, CB2 0SL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:MRC Epidemiology Unit Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="MRC Epidemiology Unit":MAILTO:contact@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230405T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230405T120000
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SUMMARY:Seminar - Prioritising Adolescent Health in the Digital Age: Minimising Harm and Maximising Benefits of Technology
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to the MRC Epidemiology Seminar: \nPrioritising Adolescent Health in the Digital Age: Minimising Harm and Maximising Benefits of Technology\nDr Stephanie Partridge\, Faculty of Medicine and Health\, The University of Sydney\nThis hybrid seminar will be held in the MRC Epidemiology Unit meeting rooms 1 and 2\, Level 3\, Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science\, Addenbrooke’s Hospital\, Cambridge\, CB2 0QQ\, and online. \nRegister to attend in-person at : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prioritising-adolescent-health-in-the-digital-age-stephanie-partridge-tickets-598407331437 \nRegister to join this seminar online at: https://mrc-epid.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIoc-yqqDMoE9Xy_E4gqmIv_gCZLcsp0gDL \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nAbout this talk\nToday there are more young people alive than at any other point in history – 1.8 billion. We must prioritize their right to good health and optimal nutrition\, but current research approaches have fallen short of meeting their needs. In Australia\, 9 out of 10 young people fail to consume a healthy\, well-balanced diet or engage in sufficient physical activity. This places them at a heightened risk of developing serious health issues like obesity and mental health problems. \nDigital technology influences adolescent health decisions and potentially damages and enhances their lifestyle behaviours and health outcomes. This presentation will discuss the double-edged sword of technology and strategies to prevent chronic diseases among adolescents. \nAbout Dr Partridge\nDr Stephanie Partridge is a Senior Research Fellow and National Heart Foundation Future Leader Fellow at the University of Sydney. Her research is focused on harnessing digital technology to improve the lifestyle behaviours of adolescents to keep them healthy and productive throughout their life. Her research is centred on digital health and strongly focuses on research translation. She applies an adolescent rights approach to her research by incorporating direct adolescent participation and research co-production. \nExplore past seminars\nAll MRC Epidemiology Unit seminars and events where slides\, audio or video are available can be found at www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/past-seminars/ \nSign up for future seminars\nTo sign up for future seminars and/or other alerts please visit www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/subscribe/
URL:https://www.epi.ims.cam.ac.uk/event/seminar-prioritising-adolescent-health-digital-age/
LOCATION:MRC Epidemiology meeting rooms 1&2\, Level 3 IMS\, Cambridge Biomedical Campus\, Cambridge\, CB2 0SL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:MRC Epidemiology Unit Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="MRC Epidemiology Unit":MAILTO:contact@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk
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SUMMARY:Seminar - Physical Activity research: strengthening ties between Brazil and the United Kingdom
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to the MRC Epidemiology Seminar: \nPhysical Activity research: strengthening ties between Brazil and the United Kingdom\nDr Samuel Dumith\, Federal University of Rio Grande\, Brazil\nThis hybrid seminar was held in the MRC Epidemiology Unit meeting rooms 1 and 2\, Level 3\, Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science\, Addenbrooke’s Hospital\, Cambridge\, CB2 0QQ\, and online. \nWatch a recording of this seminar on youtube. \nAbout Dr Dumith\nDr Samuel Dumith has a degree in physical education\, with post graduate degree in epidemiology. He is a professor of biostatistics at the Faculty of Medicine of the Federal University of Rio Grande. His main research area is on physical activity epidemiology\, with a special interest in interventions with scholars. Recently\, he worked on the construction of the physical activity guidelines for the Brazilian population. \nExplore past seminars\nAll MRC Epidemiology Unit seminars and events where slides\, audio or video are available can be found at www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/past-seminars/ \nSign up for future seminars\nTo sign up for future seminars and/or other alerts please visit www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/subscribe/
URL:https://www.epi.ims.cam.ac.uk/event/seminar-physical-activity-brazil-united-kingdom/
LOCATION:MRC Epidemiology meeting rooms 1&2\, Level 3 IMS\, Cambridge Biomedical Campus\, Cambridge\, CB2 0SL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:MRC Epidemiology Unit Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="MRC Epidemiology Unit":MAILTO:contact@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T165408
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SUMMARY:Seminar - Obesity Prevention: The role of evidence in the policy cycle
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to the MRC Epidemiology Seminar: \nObesity Prevention: The role of evidence in the policy cycle\nDr Tazeem Bhatia\, Office of Health Improvement and Disparities\, Department of Health and Social Care\nThis hybrid seminar was held in the MRC Epidemiology Unit meeting rooms 1 and 2\, Level 3\, Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science\, Addenbrooke’s Hospital\, Cambridge\, CB2 0QQ\, and online. \nWatch a recording of this seminar on YouTube. \nAbout this talk\nObesity\, metabolic disorders and the resulting non-communicable diseases such as cancer\, diabetes and heart disease\, are a huge\, global public health challenge. In the UK\, the estimated annual cost of obesity to the NHS is £6.5 billion and wider society £58 billion. How do we use evidence in primary prevention policy? What are the opportunities for enhancing the relationship between evidence and policy? \nAbout Dr Bhatia\nTazeem Bhatia is a Public Health Consultant and Primary Care physician with 20 years’ experience of medical and public health practice in England and other health systems across the world. Currently\, she is responsible for the Nutrition Science and Evidence Function in the Diet\, Obesity and Healthy Behaviours Directorate\, in the Office of Health Improvement and Disparities\, part of the Department of Health and Social Care. Previously\, she has represented the UK/England dietary landscape\, obesity policies and programmes internationally for Public Health England. \nExplore past seminars\nAll MRC Epidemiology Unit seminars and events where slides\, audio or video are available can be found at www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/past-seminars/ \nSign up for future seminars\nTo sign up for future seminars and/or other alerts please visit www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/subscribe/
URL:https://www.epi.ims.cam.ac.uk/event/seminar-obesity-prevention-evidence-policy-cycle/
LOCATION:MRC Epidemiology meeting rooms 1&2\, Level 3 IMS\, Cambridge Biomedical Campus\, Cambridge\, CB2 0SL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:MRC Epidemiology Unit Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="MRC Epidemiology Unit":MAILTO:contact@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T165408
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SUMMARY:Seminar - Diabetes No More: lessons from the DiRECT trial and beyond
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to the MRC Epidemiology Seminar: \nDiabetes No More: lessons from the DiRECT trial and beyond\nProfessor Mike Lean\, University of Glasgow\nThis hybrid seminar was held in the meeting rooms\, Level 4\, Wellcome-MRC Institute of Metabolic Science\, Addenbrooke’s Hospital\, Cambridge\, CB2 0QQ\, and online. \nWatch a recording of this seminar on YouTube. \nAbout this talk\nThree RCT trials\, conducted entirely in primary care using low-calorie formula diets for 8-12 weeks\, have reported remissions for 40-60% of participants including South Asians\, and 70-80% with weight loss >10kg\, well maintained at 2 years. Hypertension and NAFLD\, commonly accompanying T2D\, normalized for ~30%. Remission was accompanied by normalization of ectopic fat in liver and pancreas\, and insulin production capacity. With fewer serious adverse events\, total medical care costs fell and cost-effectiveness analysis projected people to live longer\, feel better and cost less. Remissions are strongly driven by weight loss\, but new methods are needed to support longer maintenance. \nAbout Professor Lean\n\nVisiting professor at University of Otago\, and University of Sydney.\nEstablished the first Department of Human Nutrition in a Scottish Medical School\, 1990- initially funded 10 years by Rank Prize Funds.\n ‘Broad-focus’ strategy: translational\, integrative\, research and teaching\, across all scientific disciplines within Human Nutrition.\nMain focusses are on obesity\, diabetes\, metabolic syndrome and health promotion.\nAwards include Diabetes UK-Rank Prize Lecture (2014)\, Banting Memorial Lecture (2020-21)\, Tenovus Medal for Research (2017)\nElected FRSE (National Academy of Scotland) (2018).\n\nExplore past seminars\nAll MRC Epidemiology Unit seminars and events where slides\, audio or video are available can be found at www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/past-seminars/ \nSign up for future seminars\nTo sign up for future seminars and/or other alerts please visit www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/subscribe/
URL:https://www.epi.ims.cam.ac.uk/event/seminar-diabetes-no-more/
LOCATION:Meeting rooms\, Level 4 Institute of Metabolic Science\, Addenbrooke’s Treatment Centre (ATC)\, Cambridge Biomedical Campus\, Cambridge\, CB2 0SL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:MRC Epidemiology Unit Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="MRC Epidemiology Unit":MAILTO:contact@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221124T160000
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CREATED:20221031T142439Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar - Realising the health potential through sustainable built environment designs
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to the MRC Epidemiology Seminar: \nRealising the health potential through sustainable built environment designs\nDr Ronita Bardhan\, Department of Architecture\, University of Cambridge\nThis hybrid seminar was held in MRC Epidemiology Unit meeting rooms 1 and 2\, Institute of Metabolic Science\, Cambridge Biomedical Campus\, and online. \nWatch a recording. \nAbout Dr Bardhan\nDr Ronita Bardhan is an architectural engineer and urban studies educator\, with a PhD in urban engineering. She believes that data-driven intelligence of built environments can effectively address sustainability goals and policies. Her research is in the niche sector of the sustainable built environment to inform health and energy decisions in the changing climate and low-income communities. Bardhan uses data-driven methods that couples architectural engineering\, AI and machine learning with social sciences to provided built environment solutions for health in resources constraint societies. Her tractable research informs demand-side design solutions using digital tools which positively affects well-being\, energy security\, and gender equality while entailing fewer environmental risks. Bardhan works in Slum Rehabilitation (social) housing (in India\, Indonesia\, Ethiopia\, South Africa and Brazil). \nExplore past seminars\nAll MRC Epidemiology Unit seminars and events where slides\, audio or video are available can be found at www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/past-seminars/ \nSign up for future seminars\nTo sign up for future seminars and/or other alerts please visit www.mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk/subscribe/
URL:https://www.epi.ims.cam.ac.uk/event/seminar-health-potential-through-sustainable-built-environment-designs/
LOCATION:MRC Epidemiology meeting rooms 1&2\, Level 3 IMS\, Cambridge Biomedical Campus\, Cambridge\, CB2 0SL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:MRC Epidemiology Unit Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="MRC Epidemiology Unit":MAILTO:contact@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk
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