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Environmental Influences on Neurodevelopment
January 12, 2012
Los Angeles, California
Time: Noon - 5:00 pm
Location: CNSI Facility at UCLA
In this half-day workshop, national experts from diverse sectors
will highlight the latest research on associations between
environmental exposures and early neurodevelopment as well as the
implications for prevention-based public health policy. This meeting is
intended to catalyze cross-discipline discussions among leaders in
environmental, experimental and epidemiologic fields as well as those
involved in public policy and environmental health advocacy.
The workshop is open to the public. Faculty, students, policy makers,
and others concerned with environmental influences on neurodevelopment
and public health are particularly encouraged to attend. Box lunches and other refreshments will be served.
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Resources
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Hope for a Heated Planet
Author Bob Musil, former PSR executive director and now scholar-in-residence at American University, has written an insightful and informative account about the climate change issue and how it has finally emerged in the public’s mind as a major public health concern. Read more »
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Extreme Weather Impacts on Public Health
Dr. Catherine Thomasson's presentation at the Woodrow Wilson Center on April 10, 2013 on the effects of climate change. Read more »
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Climate Change Flyer
Handout was developed by writer Bruni Estrada and graphic designer Daniel Pizarro, in collaboration with Mathias Pollock, Program Coordinator - Student PSR. To see more of Daniel's graphic design work visit http://www.danielpizarro.info. Read more »
In the Spotlight
September 20, 2013
Conference: Climate Smart Southwest
Build new and fortify existing cross-cultural, community, and governmental partnerships to educate and engage community action to address the anticipated public health impacts of climate change in the Southwest, September 20-21.