ColoradoSPH Research Exchange

Doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, MS students, and MPH students with the ColoradoSPH are invited to submit an abstract for the student poster session. MPH students cannot submit their capstone project.

• Abstract Submission Opens: July 15, 2024
• Abstract Submission Closes: September 9, 2024
• Notice for Acceptance to Present: September 13, 2024
• Poster Submission Due: September 25, 2024

This abstract should describe an ongoing or published research project on which the student or fellow is the lead author. It is understood that results may not be complete at the time of submission. All topics related to public health are welcome.

Posters must be self-explanatory so that viewers are able to assess independently.

Up to six prizes will be awarded to the top posters among doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, and master students. 

Students are responsible for creating their own posters electronically, and the school will cover the costs of printing. Requirements include:

• Use the ColoradoSPH poster template. 
• Posters should include an introduction on the top left and a conclusion on the bottom right of the poster. 
• Text should be in large font and kept brief for ease of viewing. 
• Large, easy-to-read graphs and illustrations should be included.
• Posters should be submitted in PDF format. Once the document is in PDF format, please zoom in on the document to confirm that the resolution of figures and text are correct.

Contact dana.dabelea@cuanschutz.edu with questions.

This panel will highlight how climate and health research can be applied to inform and develop policies to improve health and wellbeing in a changing climate. Policies from local to global jurisdictions will be discussed, as well as study designs aimed at providing policy relevant information and strategies for communicating research results to policy makers.

This panel will highlight existing cohort studies led by our investigators, goals and challenges of selected consortia and potential opportunities for further multidisciplinary collaboration, including potential integration of communicable and non-communicable disease focus areas.

 

We will also talk about cohort platforms and lessons learned from developing multi-centric cohort consortia. Cohorts are valuable investments and thus can be exploited for multiple purposes. However, this requires careful planning in order to have relevant data collected for different scientific communities. For example, the integration of communicable and non-communicable diseases translates into the need for interoperability of instruments (protocols, case report forms, sampling schedules).

The U.S. Surgeon General Framework for Workplace Mental Health & Well-being (2022) notes that work can help people thrive. The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic and political challenges have changed the nature of work and the relationship many workers have with their jobs, taking a toll on mental and physical health, as well as job retention. There is an opportunity to rethink how we work in the U.S. and reframe the workplace as an engine for mental health and well-being. This panel will explore the role of work in our lives and how workplaces can foster connections and support workers’ ability to thrive.

The evolving legal landscape around substance use presents both opportunities and challenges for public health. By addressing this topic, we can develop effective strategies to navigate these changes, reduce substance-related disorders, and promote healthier lifestyles.

Chronic diseases are a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, posing a significant challenge to global health. This panel will highlight ongoing work, focusing on selected topics such as cardiovascular health, obesity and diabetes, cancer, respiratory disease, and cognition. Join us in sharing innovative strategies that will shape a healthier future and cut down long-term healthcare costs.

Topic will be on "Writing a Successful Grant" and break out groups into

1. Career Development
2. First Research Grant
3. Program Projects