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The International Epidemiological Association now has more than 1000 members in over 100 different countries who follow the aims of the Association to facilitate communication amongst those engaged in research and teaching of epidemiology throughout the world, and to encourage its use in all fields of health including social, community and preventative medicine. These aims are achieved by holding scientific meetings and seminars, by publication of journals, reports, monographs, translations of books, by contact amongst members and by other activities consistent with these aims. Members are accepted without regard to race, religion, sex, political affiliation or country of origin.

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In addition to getting special rates for the World Congress of Epidemiology these are more reasons why to join the IEA:

  • Belong to the oldest, and only truly international professional organization of epidemiologists.
  • Interact with more than 2000 professionals from over 100 countries who work on a broad range of substantive and methodological areas in epidemiology and public health.
  • Network with colleagues, regionally and internationally.
  • Access the International Journal of Epidemiology (IJE) online.
  • Benefit from reduced registration fees at IEA global and regional meetings and activities.
  • Contribute to the evolution of epidemiology via the IEA’s discussions of practice boundaries, peer review, professional conduct, ethics, and other matters of importance to the field.
  • Assist epidemiologists from developing countries by donating a portion of your membership fee.
  • Provide opportunities for graduate students to develop projects focusing on health inequalities in under-privileged and remote populations.
  • Grow your career with other Early Career Epidemiologists through programs specifically tailored to your needs.

    Preventing, predicting, preparing for, and responding to epidemics and pandemics

    Session type: Multi-speaker symposium
    Session will be a reflection of the roles and responsibilities of epidemiologists during the course of the pandemic, as well as lessons learnt will be important for management of future pandemics.

    Meet the editors

    Session type: Panel discussion
    Session will involve engagement of Editors of epidemiology journals on how they promote inclusive publishing on their platforms and how far have they gone to include the rest of the world in their publications.

    Old risk factors in the new era: tobacco, alcohol and physical activity

    Session type: Multi-speaker symposium
    Session will delve into the evolving landscape of traditional risk factors amid contemporary health challenges. The aim is to explore how the dynamics of tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and physical activity have transformed in the modern era, considering technological, societal, and cultural shifts.

    Shafalika Goenka
    (Public Health Foundation of India, India)

    Katherine Keyes
    (Columbia University, USA)

    Lekan Ayo Yusuf
    (University of Pretoria, SA)

    Is it risky for epidemiologists to be advocates?

    Session type: Debate
    In the current climate, epidemiologists risk becoming non-neutral actors hampering their ability to do science as well as making them considered to be less reliable to the public.

    Kalpana Balakrishnan
    (Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, India)

    Neal Pearce
    (London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK)

    The role of epidemiology in building responses to violence

    Session type: Multi-speaker symposium
    Violence has been given insufficient attention and priority in the arena of public health policy, partnerships and interventions. Session will explore what role can and will epidemiology play in improving responses to violence?

    Zinzi Bailey
    (University of Minnesota, USA)

    Rodrigo Guerrero-Velasco
    (Violence Research Center of Universidad del Valle, Columbia)

    Rachel Jewkes
    (South African Medical Research Council, SA)

    Ethics and epidemiology: conflicts of interest in research and service

    Session type: Panel discussion
    This session aims to dissect the complexities surrounding conflicts of interest in both research and public health practice, emphasising the critical need for transparency, integrity, and ethical decision-making.

    Racial and ethnic classifications in epidemiology: global perspectives

    Session type: Multi-speaker symposium
    Session will explore the continued predominance of certain types of studies which influence global practice despite the lack of racial, ethnic and geographic diversity is a major weakness in epidemiology.

    Critical reflections on epidemiology and its future

    Session type: Panel discussion
    Session will explore where is epidemiology headed, particularly given what field has been through in recent times? Is the field still fit for purpose? With all the new emerging threats, important to establish whether field is ready.

    Teaching epidemiology: global perspectives

    Session type: Panel discussion
    Understanding how epidemiology is taught in different parts of the world is essential. Session will unpack why is epidemiology taught differently? Is it historical? Implications of these differences?

    Na He
    (Fudan University, China)

    Katherine Keyes
    (Columbia University, USA)

    Noah Kiwanuka
    (Makerere University, Uganda)

    Miquel Porta
    (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute, Spain)

    Pharmacoepidemiology: new insights and continuing challenges

    Session type: Multi-speaker symposium
    This session aims to explore recent advancements in studying the utilization and effects of medications on populations, addressing methodological innovations, and novel data sources.

    Are traditional cohorts outdated?

    Session type: Panel discussion
    Session will explore the landscape of traditional cohort studies, touching on their continued relevance in the contemporary research landscape. What are the limitations of traditional cohorts, challenges in data collection, evolving research questions, and potential advancements in study designs.

    Karen Canfell
    (The Daffodil Centre, Cancer Council NSW/University of Sydney, Australia)

    Mauricio Lima Barreto
    (Center of Data and Knowledge Integration for Health, Brazil)

    Naja Hulvej Rod
    (University of Copenhagen, Denmark)

    Yuan Lin
    (Nanjing Medical University, China)

    Have DAGs fulfilled their promise?

    Session type: Debate
    Critical reflection on why despite their importance in the Methods community, DAGs are not widely included in publications. Session will provide perspective on their utility in future research

    Peter Tennant
    (University of Leeds, UK)

    Margarita Moreno-Betancur
    (University of Melbourne, Australia)

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