Epidemiology Section
MPHA Epidemiology Conference
Registration for the 2026 Michigan Public Health Association’s Epidemiology Conference is now available at https://www.svsu.edu/opd/mpha/. The conference will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Grand Valley State University’s DeVos Center in downtown Grand Rapids. Conference registration is $110 for non-MPHA members, $55 for MPHA members, and free for students. Please note, after you add the registration to your cart, you will need to create a profile by clicking on “Add Another Person” before you are able to check out. Registration is open until April 3, 2026.
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The theme for this year’s conference is Evolving Epidemiology for a Healthier Michigan. The morning session will include a keynote presentation by Nadia Abuelezam and plenary talks from Paul Fleming and Dawn Misra.
The afternoon will offer a series of breakout sessions where public health students and professionals from throughout the state will share their work in verbal presentations. Poster sessions will also take place during the morning and afternoon.
A continental breakfast, lunch, and a light afternoon snack will be provided to registered attendees. A Career Panel for public health students will be offered during the lunch hour.
The Michigan Epidemiology Conference is made possible in part by the generosity of our sponsors:
Platinum Level
Saginaw Valley State University College of Health and Human Services
Central Michigan University Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of HIV and STI Programs
Silver Level
Michigan Association for Local Public Health
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Environmental Health Bureau
Bronze Level
Grand Valley State University Program in Public Health
University of Michigan School of Public Health – Department of Epidemiology
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Great Lakes Chapter
Michigan State University Master of Public Health Program
About the Epidemiology Section
The Epidemiology Section provides a space for public health professionals, researchers, and students from across Michigan to promote collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the effective use of data to advance public health. This section encourages collaboration, mentorship, and idea-sharing to strengthen the role of epidemiology in shaping effective public health strategies. Through events and resource sharing, the section supports both the advancement of epidemiologic work in Michigan and the continued development of those working in the field.
