Aletta Research Meet-up 10 December 2020
Science & Practice: What are the implications of COVID-19 public health research for practice?
In this online edition ofmthe Aletta Research Meet-up on 10 December, six experts will reflect on how scientific findings can be used for the development of practical policies tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, but also how practical issues can stimulate research. Interested? See the programme below and register!
The event is designed for an online environment and is meant for everyone interested in Covid-19 public health research: researchers, policy makers, workers at societal institutions.To learn more about the programme, go to the Aletta website.
Programme
| 14:00 |
Introduction and outlook COVID-19 as preview of health developments to come Jochen Mierau |
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| 14:15 |
Presentation session Chair: Jochen Mierau |
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Rina Knoeff Why historical knowledge is indispensable in tackling COVID-19 |
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Annegreet Wubs Implications of COVID-19 for prevention and public health policy |
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Paul Buijs Coordinating personal protective equipment logistics |
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Henk Hilderink Public health foresight, in the light of COVID-19 |
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Susanne Scheibe Work challenges in times of COVID-19: supporting the multi-age workforce |
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| 15:15 |
Break |
| 15:30 |
Panel discussion Moderated by: Jochen Mierau |
| 16:30 |
Closing |
| Last modified: | 30 January 2023 1.44 p.m. |
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