Science of Health Equity Summit Call for Abstracts

Estefany Guido and Jose Molina at the 2018 Science of Health Equity Summit, presented by HEAL, the Health Equity Advancement Lab.

The Science of Health Equity Summit

Check Back for the Science of Health Equity’s Call for Abstracts to re-open for the Spring of 2020’s Summit Event!

Student Poster Session
Time and Date of The Fourth Annual Science of Health Equity Summit will be announced at a later date.
College of Public Health Building, Iowa City

Health Equity is the attainment of the highest possible health status for all people. Health equity occurs when society actively removes barriers that disproportionately affect the health status of particular individuals and groups within a society. By using this as a cornerstone of scientific research, the field of health equity can continue to move forward promoting improved quality of life for all.

Please send all questions pertaining to poster abstracts to rebecca-bucklin@uiowa.edu.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

  • Abstracts must not exceed 250 words.
  • Abstracts to be accepted can be categorized in one of the following:
  • Research poster abstracts must contain the following sections: Background/introduction, methods, results, and discussion.
  • Concept presentation that includes a search into a public health field and the role health equity plays in this field.
  • Other formats (i.e. project presentations or media formats other than a formalized research poster) will be considered for acceptance with approval by HEAL faculty and staff but must contain aspects of Health Equity
  • Abstracts should be uploaded as a word document or a PDF.
  • Presenters will be asked to also submit brief statements summarizing how their project is related to the HEAL principles of health equity (projects do not have to be related to all of the principles of health equity. PLEASE ONLY FILL IN INFORMATION FOR PRINCIPLES RELATED TO YOUR PROJECT). Definitions for these principles can be found here.

Estefany Guido and Jose Molina hold up a sign reading "#healthequitymatters because... Everyone deserves to have an opportunity for a healthier life."Poster Guidelines

  • Maximum poster size is 50x38inch.
  • Presenters are expected to prepare a two-minute presentation to present to people viewing your poster
  • Black-and-white or color are both acceptable
  • Student is responsible for any poster printing costs
  • Poster stand and tacks will be provided by HEAL
  • Example templates for this poster can be found here: Example 1  | Example 2

Submit your abstract

SOHE Abstract Submission

Maximum file size: 2MB

Which HEAL principles does your abstract address? Please provide brief statements — less than 50 words — about how your project is related to the HEAL principles. ONLY fill out principles that apply to your project. Text boxes will appear for the principles you check.
The process by which individuals, communities, organizations, institutions, and societies develop abilities to perform functions, solve problems and set and achieve objectives.
Maintaining partnerships and health benefits of a program over time.
Incorporating a lifelong commitment to self-evaluation and self-critique, to redressing power imbalances, and to developing mutually beneficial and respectful partnerships with diverse communities.
An approach to problem solving by viewing “problems” as parts of an overall system rather than reacting to specific parts, outcomes or events in isolation.
Improving the social determinants of health that impact health negatively so that all individuals are given an equal opportunity to achieve excellent health.
Valuing partnerships in which all parties are responsible for their own actions and mutually held to a high standard in order to achieve shared goals and objectives.
A collaborative process between the community and researchers to strengthen the well-being of the community.

Please direct any questions to Becky Bucklin at rebecca-bucklin@uiowa.edu.

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