The Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences and Master of Public Health program at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine invites members of the community to submit abstracts for the inaugural Plastics and Health Bioregional Forum.
The inaugural Plastics and Health Bioregional Forum will convene researchers, healthcare professionals, students and community leaders to examine the connections between plastic pollution, ecological health and human well-being.
Through presentations, a panel discussion, local artwork and networking opportunities, the forum will highlight current plastics research, human health concerns, policy responses and practical solutions.
Designed to foster collaboration across disciplines, this event will also create space for participants to:
- Exchange knowledge with experts from across the Lake Erie and Lake Ontario region;
- Build partnerships; and
- Identify opportunities for action.
The inaugural Plastics and Health Bioregional Forum will take place Nov. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at MidTown Collaboration Center (1974 E 66th St.). Due to venue capacity, in-person registration is limited and early registration is encouraged.
A free webinar option also will be available for those unable to attend in person.
CWRU students conducting practice or research projects on this and related topics are highly encouraged to submit an abstract for a poster presentation. Accepted presenters can attend the forum for free.
