Conference Schedule
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"From Interventional to Environmental Cardiology"
Dr. Francois Reeves
Université de Montréal
Interventional cardiologist at the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) and author of Planet Heart: How an Unhealthy Environment Leads to Heart Disease.
Dr. François Reeves is an interventional cardiologist and associate professor of Medicine at Université de Montréal with a joint appointment in the Department of Environmental Health. He was successively head of cardiac catheterization laboratories at Notre-Dame hospital, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) and Cité-de-la-Santé, as well as a member of the executive committee of the Quebec tertiary cardiology network. Main investigator in the development of 42 clinical research protocols in interventional cardiology, he is also author/co-author of over 130 scientific publications and communications. Since 2010, in conjunction with interventional cardiology, Dr. Reeves has devoted a part of his career to environmental cardiology.
Author of "Prévenir l'infarctus ou y survivre" by MultiMondes and CHU Sainte-Justine Editions, he published "Planet Heart: How an Unhealthy Environment Leads to Heart Disease” in 2011, which introduces the concepts of environmental cardiology. He is working for the creation of a new chair in Environmental Cardiology in the department of Environmental Health, now part of the Université de Montréal’s new School of Public Health.
Université de Montréal
Interventional cardiologist at the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) and author of Planet Heart: How an Unhealthy Environment Leads to Heart Disease.
Dr. François Reeves is an interventional cardiologist and associate professor of Medicine at Université de Montréal with a joint appointment in the Department of Environmental Health. He was successively head of cardiac catheterization laboratories at Notre-Dame hospital, Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) and Cité-de-la-Santé, as well as a member of the executive committee of the Quebec tertiary cardiology network. Main investigator in the development of 42 clinical research protocols in interventional cardiology, he is also author/co-author of over 130 scientific publications and communications. Since 2010, in conjunction with interventional cardiology, Dr. Reeves has devoted a part of his career to environmental cardiology.
Author of "Prévenir l'infarctus ou y survivre" by MultiMondes and CHU Sainte-Justine Editions, he published "Planet Heart: How an Unhealthy Environment Leads to Heart Disease” in 2011, which introduces the concepts of environmental cardiology. He is working for the creation of a new chair in Environmental Cardiology in the department of Environmental Health, now part of the Université de Montréal’s new School of Public Health.
Introductory Workshop
Facilitators: Mcgill Standing Committee on Global Health (IFMSA-Quebec)
Although many of us already know about climate change, fewer have an idea of the large scale impact it has on population health. From direct impacts caused by air pollutants and heat waves, to the large-scale conflicts caused by the scarcity of resources, this workshop aims to give a broad sense of the multidimensional consequences due to climate change on health.
Although many of us already know about climate change, fewer have an idea of the large scale impact it has on population health. From direct impacts caused by air pollutants and heat waves, to the large-scale conflicts caused by the scarcity of resources, this workshop aims to give a broad sense of the multidimensional consequences due to climate change on health.
"Identifying socio-ecological drivers of vector-borne disease emergence in an era of global change"
Dr. Manisha Kulkarni
University of Ottawa Global changes such as climate change, urbanization and the globalization of trade and travel are driving the emergence and spread of infectious diseases. Vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue and chikungunya are particularly sensitive to global changes due to the close association of mosquito vectors with the environment. Using examples from the Amazon Basin and the East African highlands, this talk will show how field, laboratory and spatial epidemiological methods can be applied to explore the socio-ecological drivers of vector-borne disease emergence. This multidisciplinary approach can help us to identify hotspots of disease risk and better target public health action. |
Dr. Kulkarni is an Assistant Professor in the School of Epidemiology, Public Health and Preventive Medicine at the University of Ottawa. She holds a PhD in Medical Entomology (2006) and a BSc in Environmental Biology (2001) from McGill University, and has worked extensively on malaria biology, epidemiology and control in sub-Saharan Africa. Prior to joining the University of Ottawa, Dr. Kulkarni held positions as an Epidemiologist in the Centre for Food-borne, Environmental and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases at the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), and Health Specialist at the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). Her research program investigates the socio-ecological determinants of infectious disease emergence and risk in global settings, with a focus on malaria and other vector-borne and zoonotic diseases. Her current research applies population survey methods, entomological field sampling, molecular analyses and GIS to examine seasonal and spatial patterns of disease transmission and identify populations at risk. Dr. Kulkarni is also interested in evaluating and optimizing vector control interventions to improve the effectiveness of disease prevention efforts, and capacity building in resource poor settings.
"Public Art with Punch: How public art and design can help support sustainable behaviour change."
Cheryl Gladu
Concordia University Cheryl Gladu is a jack of all trades and master of some. She received a degree in International Business from Carleton University, and an MBA from SFU. After working for several years in the trenches of the environmental movement, she co-created and managed an upstart green real estate development company. Recently, she returned to school in order to pursue an interdisciplinary PhD in the Individualized Program at Concordia University, where she studies at both the John Molson School of Business and Concordia’s Department of Design and Computation Arts. Cheryl’s main field of interest is the creation of art and design for sustainable behavior change, via something called “ecofeedback”. It’s fascinating, she assures you. Against better judgment, she is also slowly chipping away at a part-time degree in painting and drawing at the same institution, while coaching a few international-level sports teams. Cheryl has created and delivered numerous professional presentations and workshops and has taught at both the John Molson School of Business (Concordia), the Desautels Faculty of Management (McGill University), and will shortly start teaching in the School of Fine Arts at Concordia. |
"Physicians and environmental advocacy: How the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment can help you tackle the climate challenge."
Dr. Jean Zigby
Mcgill University; Canadian Association of Physician for the Environment Dr. Jean Zigby is a family physician and palliative care specialist with a broad practice base including breastfeeding, perinatal and home care. He was trained at McGill University and is currently teaching at the Jewish General Hospital And CLSC Côte-des-Neiges, Montreal. He has practiced in hospital, clinic, northern and home based environments for over 15 years in the province of Quebec. Since, he is the co-founder of the NFP business Synergie Santé Environnement, an organization which works with healthcare institutions to improve their environmental impacts in Quebec. He is the current president of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment. |
Political Action Workshop
Facilitators: Mcgill Standing Committee on Global Health (IFMSA-Quebec)
You've heard what the speakers have to say, what's next? This workshop consists of fun and interactive activities to evoke a discussion on avenues of action among participants. It concludes with introducing many exciting and upcoming opportunities to remain involved in taking action against climate change.
You've heard what the speakers have to say, what's next? This workshop consists of fun and interactive activities to evoke a discussion on avenues of action among participants. It concludes with introducing many exciting and upcoming opportunities to remain involved in taking action against climate change.
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