Programming
Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health
March 5 – 8, 2019
The Westin Galleria | Houston, Texas

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Workplace Health Research Session
Thu., March 7, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Westin Galleria, Houston TX
Keynote Speakers
Promoting Cardiovascular Health in the Workplace
David Goff, MD, PhD | NHLBI, NIH
The Role of Data Science in Workplace Health
Kimberly Jinnett, MSPH, PhD | Center for Workplace Health and Performance
Employer Strategies to Implement the New Physical Activity Guidelines
Janet Fulton, PhD | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Creating Positive Mental Health in the Workplace
Debra Lerner, MS, PhD | Tufts Medical Center
Four Thematic Sessions
- Funding My Workplace Research Career
- Leveraging Data Science in the Workplace
- Increasing Physical Activity at Work
- Improving Mental Health and Wellbeing
Registration: $200 (regular) | $75 (student)
Employer Case Studies
- Kaiser Permanente (Oakland, CA)
- Cherriots (Salem, OR)
- And more!
Panel Discussions
What Workplace Research Do Employers Want?
Moderator: Ross Arena, PhD, PT, FAHA, FESC | UIC
Data Science: Hype or Health Impact?
Moderator: Charolott Pratt, PhD, FAHA | NHLBI
Barriers and Solutions to Implementing Scientific Guidelines in Real Life Settings
Moderator: Janet Fulton, PhD | CDC
Creating a Positive Workplace Climate to Support Mental Health
Moderator: Chia-Chia Chang, MBA, MPH | NIOSH