The 2006 conference was a resounding success.  Over 175 public health professionals and students attended the one day conference at the University of Michigan's Towsley Center.  Attendees had the opportunity to discuss and hear presentations on a variety of topics including Community Design and Development, Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts, Occupational Health, Veterinary Antimicrobial Impact on Human Health and many others.  

Pam and Paula (left) help to register those attending the 2006 MPHA Epi Section Conference

2005 MPHA Epi Section Chair, Dawn Sievert, welcomes those attending the conference.

Keynote Speaker Dr. Dannenberg MD, MPH of the CDC addresses the attendees regarding the public health impact of community design and development.

Panel experts discuss community design and development and the impact on public health.

 (From Left to Right: Dr. Karen Petersmarck MPH, PhD from MDCH, Dr. Ana Diez-Roux MD, MPH, PhD from U of M, Dr. Ellen Bassett PhD from MSU and Dr. Dannenberg MD, MPH from CDC.)

Many students attending the conference benefited from the experience shared by the Career Roundtable Speakers. 

(From Left to Right: Dr. Bob Wahl, DVM, MPH from MDCH, Bill Spencer, MPH from Spectrum Health, Laura Bauman, MPH from Washtenaw County, Dr. Gillian Stoltman MPH, PhD from Pfizer Inc. and Richard Renas, MPH formerly of the WHO.)

Participants enjoy the many poster presentations available.

Participants use the time in between sessions to discuss topics presented and network with colleagues.

Presentations from the 2006 MPHA Epi Conference

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