ASBHM Scientific Conference

7th Annual Scientific Conference - Brisbane 2010

February 10-12, 2010
Novotel Hotel
Brisbane, Qld, Australia

Conference Date, Location & Theme

Date

10th - 12th February 2010

Venue

Novotel, Brisbane, Qld, Australia

200 Creek St, Brisbane
Ph: +61 7 3309 3309
http://www.novotelbrisbane.com/

Conference Theme

Behaviour and Health: Applications to Individuals and Populations

Track Themes
  • The Challenge of Health Behaviour Change
  • Achieving Equity: Determinants & Distribution of Health
  • Linking Research, Policy and Practice
  • Healthy and Unhealthy Behaviours
  • Unhealthy Behaviours
  • Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
  • Intervention and Program Evaluation
  • Quality of Life Issues
  • Psychophysiology/Psychoneuroimmunology

Abstract submission

Abstract due date 14th August 2009

We invite submissions of abstracts for posters and oral presentations that fit into one (or more) of the conference track themes listed on the previous page. Presenters are not required to be a member of ASBHM. More information regarding the abstract submission process will be provided shortly.

Awards

Four awards will be nominated this year:

  • Early Career Award:
    • For best oral presentation for current ASBHM members whose degree was awarded within the previous five years as at the conference date
  • Student Award:
    • Best oral presentation for postgraduate (Masters, Doctorate or PhD) ASBHM student members
  • Poster Awards:
    • Best Overall Poster and
    • Best Student Poster (Masters, Doctorate or PhD) ASBHM student members

Keynote Speakers

We have confirmed keynote presentations from internationally renowned researchers

  • Professor Larry Green
    Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, USA
  • Professor Brian Oldenburg
    Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Australia
  • Professor Cindy Shannon
    Director, Centre for Indigenous Health, University of Queensland, Australia

    Conference Organisation

    Scientific Program Committee

    Co-chairs:
    Dr Clare Hume (clare.hume@deakin.edu.au),
    Dr Alison Marshall (alison.marshall@qut.edu.au)

    Members:
    Dr Carina Chan (carina.chan@med.monash.edu.my),
    Paula Wye (Paula.Wye@newcastle.edu.au)

    Conference Local Organising Committee

    Chair:
    Brianna Fjeldsoe (b.fjeldsoe@sph.uq.edu.au)

    Members:
    Genevieve Healy
    Rachel Thompson,
    Phillippa Diedrichs,
    Melissa Johnstone,
    Elizabeth Eakin

ASBHM Membership Application & Renewal

Click here for membership information and application.