Philanthropy and tech join forces for better health, Italy fires a shot against vaccines, the walkability conundrum, drug-resistant malaria, and more. This week on our Population Health News Roundup.
This committee is studying the state of the science on how summertime experiences affect school-age children (PreK-12). This meeting on September 19, 2018 is free and open to the public; however, registration will close on Friday, September 7, 2018 so make sure to register early. Webcast will be available.
On October 3, 2018, the Roundtable on Population Health Improvement and the Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science (IAPHS) will hold a half-day joint symposium with the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine. This symposium of the Roundtable on Population Health Improvement is jointly organized with the IAPHS Conference, but requires separate registration.
PAR-18-882, clinical trial required: The goal of the program is to support the development of research capability in mobile and wireless health technology. Special emphasis will be given to independent behavioral and social sciences investigators who seek to train in a STEM discipline or to STEM scientists who which to train in a behavioral and social science discipline. Application due July 12, 2019, July 12, 2020. See PAR-18-881 for the version where clinical trial is not allowed.
In March 2018, the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine organized a workshop in order to explore the current uses of neuroscience and bring stakeholders from neuroscience and legal societies together. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.
The Department of Sociology at the University of Central Florida ( UCF ) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position anticipated to begin in August 2019. Application open until filled.
RFA-MD-18-010: This FOA invites eligible U.S. small business concerns to submit Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant applications that propose to develop a product, process or service for commercialization with the aim of improving minority health and/or reducing health disparities in one or more NIH-defined health disparity population groups. Letter in intent due September 1, 2018 and due October 1, 2018 by 5pm.
The University of Cincinnati is pleased to announce a new postdoctoral fellow position with the Ohio Policy Evaluation Network (OPEN). Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled.
The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health (FSPH) is conducting a search to fill an open-ranked tenure-track or tenured faculty position whose research and teaching focuses on preventing injuries and violence. The new faculty member will hold an appointment in the Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS). Applications due October 15, 2018, but search is open until position is filled.
RFA-MD-18-009: This FOA invites eligible U.S. small business concerns to submit Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications that propose to develop a product, process or service for commercialization with the aim of improving minority health and/or reducing health disparities in one or more NIH-defined health disparity population groups. Letter of intent due September 1, 2018 and application due October 1, 2018.