SER is pleased to offer Mid-Year Meetings held via web conference. Invited presenters will present live on-site with attendees viewing via web conference. Individuals from the host institution(s) may attend in person based on available space.
Upcoming Mid-Year Meetings
“Intersecting pandemics: COVID-19 + health disparities”
2022 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March 4, 2022
The past few years have been unprecedented for many epidemiologists and biostatisticians. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed longstanding deficiencies in the public health system, especially in the U.S., and exacerbated pre-existing health disparities. In the 2022 SER mid-year meeting, we will focus on the experiences of applied epidemiologists as well as notable research projects undertaken in the past year related to the pandemic, health disparities, or their intersection. Several talks will center on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as a prototypical urban location to highlight the local response to both pandemics.
Conference Co-Chairs
![Neal D. Goldstein, PhD, MBI is Assistant Research Professor of Epidemiology at the Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health. [wpex]With a background in biomedical informatics, he focuses on computational approaches in complex data settings, especially electronic health records and disease surveillance, to understand infectious disease transmission among vulnerable populations. This has been demonstrated through his work in COVID-19, HIV, healthcare associated infections, and vaccination and vaccine-preventable diseases.[/wpex]](https://i2.wp.com/epiresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ngoldstein.jpg?resize=200%2C200&ssl=1 "Neal Goldstein </br>Drexel University")
Neal Goldstein Drexel University
Neal D. Goldstein, PhD, MBI is Assistant Research Professor of Epidemiology at the Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health. Read more
![Resa M. Jones, MPH, PhD, is the Chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the College of Public Health at Temple University, lead of Temple's Behavioral and Cancer Epidemiology Research Program and a member of the Fox Chase Cancer Center. [wpex]As a behavioral, cancer epidemiologist, Dr. Jones’ research portfolio focuses on the study of risk factors and determinants of health-related outcomes relating to cancer prevention and control. Her current research includes assessing the effectiveness and mechanisms of behavior change of two large multi-level interventions to increase colorectal cancer screening in general and underserved populations, exploring the impact of PFAS-contaminated water on health and well-being, and spatial research to determine the association between PFAS-contaminated drinking water and cancer incidence. Dr. Jones is a Fellow in the American College of Epidemiology and currently serves on the Science Board of the American Public Health Association.[/wpex]](https://i2.wp.com/epiresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/rjones-1-1024x878.jpg?resize=200%2C200&ssl=1 "Resa Jones </br>Temple University")
Resa Jones Temple University
Resa M. Jones, MPH, PhD, is the Chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the College of Public Health at Temple University, lead of Temple’s Behavioral and Cancer Epidemiology Research Program and a member of the Fox Chase Cancer Center. Read more
Conference Planning Committee
- Resa M. Jones: Temple University, Chair, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Recai Yucel: Temple University, Assistant Director of Biostatistics, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Michael LeVasseur: Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health, Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Neal Goldstein: Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health, Assistant Research Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Russ McIntire: Jefferson College of Population Health, Associate Professor
- Scott Keith: Thomas Jefferson University, Associate Professor, Department of Biostatistics
- Enrique Schisterman: University of Penn School of Medicine, Chair, Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Informatics
- Sean Hennessy, University of Penn School of Medicine, Professor, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology
- Jay Kaufman: McGill University, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, & Occupational Health, SER Executive Committee Liaison