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2nd Annual UConn Center for mHealth and Social Media Conference:
Digital Health at the Intersection of Academia and Industry
DEADLINE EXTENDED: APRIL 20, 2018
2ND ANNUAL UCONN CENTER FOR MHEALTH AND SOCIAL MEDIA CONFERENCE:
Digital Health at the Intersection of Industry and Academia
FEATURED SPEAKERS:
MAY 17, 2018
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UConn Center for mHealth and Social Media Conference
Thursday, May 17th, 2018
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Storrs CampusRome Commons Ballroom
Welcome!
The UConn Center for mHealth and Social Media is pleased to present its 2nd Annual Conference with the theme of Digital Health at the Intersection of Academia and Industry. The conference will be held at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on May 17, 2018. Speakers include nationally renowned experts: Dr. Brennan Spiegel from Cedars-Sinai, Dr. John Torous from Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center, Dr. Emil Chiauzzi from PatientsLikeMe, and Dr. Kate Wolin from Interactive Health. They will be presenting state-of-the-art work in academia and industry using mobile apps, devices, virtual reality, and social media. Breakout sessions with speakers will follow their dynamic keynote presentations. Speakers will also engage in a panel discussion on the realities and challenges of academia-industry collaborations. A poster session with wine reception will be held at 4:00 pm. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Ample networking opportunities will be available throughout the day. Submit your research to be a part of this exciting day!
Contact Information: Jared Goetz, Phone: 860-486-8772 Email: jared.goetz@uconn.edu
MoreRecent Publications
Nosrati, A, Pimental, M, Falzone, A, Hegde, R., Goel, S., Tren, M, Eye, R, Linos, E, Pagoto, S, Walkosz, B. Skin cancer prevention messages on Facebook: Likes, shares, and comments. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2018 Mar 5. pii: S0190-9622(18)30348-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad
Linos, E, & Pagoto, S. Throwing shade on UV radiation: USPSTF recommendations for behavioral counseling for skin cancer prevention. JAMA Internal Medicine. (in press).
Haughton CF, Silfee VJ, Wang ML, Lopez-Cepero A, Estabrook D, Frisard C, Rosal MC, Pagoto SL, Lemon SC. Racial/ethnic representation in lifestyle weight loss intervention studies in the United States: A systemic review. Preventative Medicine Reports. 2018.
Stapleton, J. L., Manne, S. L., Day, A. K., Levonyan-Radloff, K., & Pagoto, S. L. Healthy Body Image Intervention Delivered to Young Women via Facebook Groups: Formative Study of Engagement and Acceptability. JMIR Res Protoc. 2018 Feb 20;7(2):e54. doi: 10.2196/resprot.9429.
Waring ME, Baker K, Peluso A, May CN, Pagoto SL. Content analysis of Twitter chatter about indoor tanning.Transl Behav Med. 2018 Feb 21.
Pagoto, S., Waring, M., Jake-Schoffman, D., Goetz, J., Michaels, Z., Oleski, J., DiVito, J. What Type of Engagement Predicts Success in a Facebook Weight Loss Group?.pdf Proceedings of the 51st Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences | 2018
Waring ME, Moore Simas TA, Oleski J, Xiao RS, Mulcahy JA, May CN, Pagoto SL. Feasibility and Acceptability of Delivering a Postpartum Weight Loss Intervention via Facebook: A Pilot Study. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2018 Jan;50(1):70-74.e1.