MSU Health Equity Symposium: Leveraging Team Science to Achieve Equity
MSU Health Equity Symposium: Leveraging Team Science to Achieve Equity
The inaugural MSU Health Equity Symposium will be held October 25, 2024, at the MSU Kellogg Conference and Hotel Center. This symposium aims to bring together researchers from MSU, MSU Extension, and Henry Ford Health to advance transdisciplinary research projects aligned with MSU's 2030 strategic plan goals, particularly those addressing health equity and social determinants of health.
Keynote speakers and panelists will motivate MSU researchers to further contribute to the mission of advancing health equity. This symposium will serve as a platform for researchers to share insights, develop collaborations on innovative projects, and foster meaningful connections. The goal of this symposium is to inspire participants to drive positive change in health equity research. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Space is limited, register today!
Agenda
| 9:00 | Symposium begins |
| 9:05 | Opening remarks |
| 9:10 | Table activity |
| 9:45 | Welcome remarks |
| 10:00 | Keynote Address: Health Disparities in Michigan, Dr. Sarah Lyon-Callo, Senior Deputy Director, Public Health Administration, Michigan Department of Health & Human Services |
| 10:35 | Keynote Address: Dr. Richard T. Benson, Director, Office of Global Health and Health Disparities in the NINDS Division of Clinical Research, National Institutes of Health |
| 11:05 | Break |
| 11:15 | Panel Discussion, moderated by Olorunseun O. Ogunwobi, Barnett Rosenberg Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chairperson, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
| 12:00 | Lunch, with remarks by Doug Gage, Vice President for Research and Innovation |
| 1:05 | Introduction to afternoon work session |
| 1:15 | Working tables |
| 2:45 | Working tables report out |
| 3:00 | Looking Ahead and Closing Remarks |
| 3:30 | Symposium Ends |
Dr. Irving Vega, Associate Professor of Translational Neuroscience, explains the goals and expectations of this working symposium to support research related to health equity.
Panelists discuss the importance of community-engaged and health disparity research, and the value in teamwork.
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. Accommodation for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting (517) 355-0306 or bakijata@msu.edu.