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March 19, 2025

Regenstrief Institute hosts conference on public health data modernization

Call for abstracts now open for afternoon breakout sessions 

The Public Health Informatics program at Regenstrief Institute invites public health professionals, researchers and data experts to join an upcoming conference focused on advancing public health data modernization. The event will foster collaboration among public health agencies, health systems and research organizations to tackle data collection, management and use challenges. 

Attendees will engage in discussions on innovative solutions to improve public health data infrastructure and generate new ideas to enhance public health and well-being. 

Call for Abstracts – Afternoon Breakout Sessions
The conference is now accepting abstract submissions for breakout sessions, with a focus on health disparity efforts at state and local levels. Submissions from state and local health departments on “works-in-progress” related to data-driven health disparity initiatives are highly encouraged. The goal is to spark conversation, share strategies and receive valuable feedback from peers in public health. 

Key Submission Details: 

  • Abstracts should focus on applied public health challenges and solutions 
  • Submissions can be up to 250 words 
  • Presentations will be 20 minutes, followed by a 25-minute discussion 
  • Deadline for submission is April 7, 2025.  

Featured Speakers Include: 

  • Kiley Wanecke, director of community health, IU Health 
  • Representatives from Regenstrief Center for Health Equity Research, Eskenazi Health 

For more information and to submit an abstract, visit https://www.regenstrief.org/public-health-conference-2025/  

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