Interesting article on the use of financial incentives to achieve healthy behaviours.
"Personal financial incentives are increasingly being used to motivate patients and general populations to change their behaviour, most often as part of schemes aimed at reducing rates of obesity, smoking, and other addictive behaviours. Opinion on their use varies, with incentives being described both as "key to reducing smoking, alcohol and obesity rates" and as "a form of bribery" and "rewarding people for unhealthy behaviour." The authors reviewed evidence on the effectiveness of financial incentives in achieving health related behaviour change and examine the basis for moral and other concerns about their use."
Full article available here
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Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Request for proposals
Request for proposals: Promising agriculture and food policies and innovations to better health and nutrition in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Pan American Health Organization (www.paho.org) will fund three research proposals that show how existing or potential agriculture and food policies or technological innovations (e.g., biotechnology) can make a contribution to population health and diet with focus on obesity and non-communicable disease in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Deadline for submitting proposals: 4 September 2009, 2:00 pm (US Eastern Time)
Proposals that incorporate issues of agriculture sustainability, preservation of culinary traditions, or promote collaboration between agriculture and public health professionals are particularly encouraged. Policies are expected to show potential or actual population impact on health and nutrition by way of modifying one or some of the following aspects: agriculture and trade policies, food security, food and nutrition policies and consumer behaviors (e.g., food-purchasing behavior and food consumption patterns).
The principal investigator must be an "in-country" professional from any country in Latin American and the Caribbean and must be affiliated to an institution with identifiable research experience.
Email applications with the subject: PAHO RFP FOOD POLICY & HEALTH to Dr. Enrique Jacoby at jacobyen@paho.org with copy to bennette@paho.org.
Download the request for proposals at: http://devserver.paho.org/equity/index.php?option=com_docman&Itemid=158.
The Pan American Health Organization (www.paho.org) will fund three research proposals that show how existing or potential agriculture and food policies or technological innovations (e.g., biotechnology) can make a contribution to population health and diet with focus on obesity and non-communicable disease in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Deadline for submitting proposals: 4 September 2009, 2:00 pm (US Eastern Time)
Proposals that incorporate issues of agriculture sustainability, preservation of culinary traditions, or promote collaboration between agriculture and public health professionals are particularly encouraged. Policies are expected to show potential or actual population impact on health and nutrition by way of modifying one or some of the following aspects: agriculture and trade policies, food security, food and nutrition policies and consumer behaviors (e.g., food-purchasing behavior and food consumption patterns).
The principal investigator must be an "in-country" professional from any country in Latin American and the Caribbean and must be affiliated to an institution with identifiable research experience.
Email applications with the subject: PAHO RFP FOOD POLICY & HEALTH to Dr. Enrique Jacoby at jacobyen@paho.org with copy to bennette@paho.org.
Download the request for proposals at: http://devserver.paho.org/equity/index.php?option=com_docman&Itemid=158.
New report - GM CROPS: GLOBAL SOCIO ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 1996 - 2007
GM CROPS: GLOBAL SOCIO ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 1996 - 2007
Graham Brookes & Peter Barfoot; PGS Economics, UK
A new, updated study by UK based economists Graham Brookes and Peter Barfoot, quantifies the cumulative economic and environmental impacts of biotech crops grown during the past twelve years (1996-2007). The authors report that biotech crops have resulted in significant global economic and environmental benefits and are making important contributions to global food security. Over the past twelve years, the authors report that biotech crop adoption has helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, reduced pesticide spraying and significantly increased farmer incomes. They note that this technology has also contributed to higher yields for many farmers resulting in increases in crop production. The full report is available at www.pgeconomics.co.uk .
A summary version has been submitted for publication and is currently in peer review. Previous versions of this study have been published in peer reviewed scientific journals.
Graham Brookes & Peter Barfoot; PGS Economics, UK
A new, updated study by UK based economists Graham Brookes and Peter Barfoot, quantifies the cumulative economic and environmental impacts of biotech crops grown during the past twelve years (1996-2007). The authors report that biotech crops have resulted in significant global economic and environmental benefits and are making important contributions to global food security. Over the past twelve years, the authors report that biotech crop adoption has helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, reduced pesticide spraying and significantly increased farmer incomes. They note that this technology has also contributed to higher yields for many farmers resulting in increases in crop production. The full report is available at www.pgeconomics.co.uk .
A summary version has been submitted for publication and is currently in peer review. Previous versions of this study have been published in peer reviewed scientific journals.
PhD opportunity in epidemiology
A PhD student position is available immediately in the area of disease
modeling and spatial epidemiology in the group of Dr. Renata Ivanek at
the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M
University
(http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/vibs/facultydetail.aspx?ID=RIvanek).
Applicants must (i) have earned a Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) or
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM or equivalent), (ii) have an
interest in mathematics and statistics and (iii) have an interest in the
epidemiology of infectious and foodborne diseases. Past experience or
education in epidemiology is highly desirable.
The PhD student would join a vibrant group of researchers and graduate
students within the program of Veterinary Epidemiology and Public
Health, in the Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, at the
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The
College is recognized as a national leader in research, education and
service and offers students outstanding opportunities for state of the
art research training and collaboration both within the college and
throughout the University system.
Interested individuals should send their CV with names and contact
details of three referees and their GRE scores to Dr. Ivanek (
rivanek@cvm.tamu.edu)
modeling and spatial epidemiology in the group of Dr. Renata Ivanek at
the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M
University
(http://www.cvm.tamu.edu/vibs/facultydetail.aspx?ID=RIvanek).
Applicants must (i) have earned a Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) or
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM or equivalent), (ii) have an
interest in mathematics and statistics and (iii) have an interest in the
epidemiology of infectious and foodborne diseases. Past experience or
education in epidemiology is highly desirable.
The PhD student would join a vibrant group of researchers and graduate
students within the program of Veterinary Epidemiology and Public
Health, in the Department of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, at the
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The
College is recognized as a national leader in research, education and
service and offers students outstanding opportunities for state of the
art research training and collaboration both within the college and
throughout the University system.
Interested individuals should send their CV with names and contact
details of three referees and their GRE scores to Dr. Ivanek (
rivanek@cvm.tamu.edu)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Vegetarian day in schoolcanteens
Ghent, Belgium, a city with 250000 inhabitants will introduce from next schoolyear, Thursday vegetarian day in their schoolcanteens.
More than 2000 children that enjoy the hot meals in the schoolcanteens will have every Thursday a vegetarion meal. This is to increase the awareness of a healthy diet as well the awareness of sustainability.
More information on (only in Dutch):
http://www.standaard.be/Artikel/Detail.aspx?artikelId=NI2A0BLK
http://gent.be/eCache/THE/4/125.cmVjPTE1MTA1OA.html
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More than 2000 children that enjoy the hot meals in the schoolcanteens will have every Thursday a vegetarion meal. This is to increase the awareness of a healthy diet as well the awareness of sustainability.
More information on (only in Dutch):
http://www.standaard.be/Artikel/Detail.aspx?artikelId=NI2A0BLK
http://gent.be/eCache/THE/4/125.cmVjPTE1MTA1OA.html
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YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD
All young public health nutritionists have been invited to participate in the YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD. This is a joint initiative of the ENLP-SEANLP-ANLP programmes sponsored by the Judith Zwartz Foundation, that will take place at the upcoming 19th International Congress of Nutrition in Bangkok.
Full details about this and other activities organized within the frame of the ICN-Bangkok can also be found here.
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Full details about this and other activities organized within the frame of the ICN-Bangkok can also be found here.
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Better food at work
Firsdt call for the conference "Better food at work" - the Nordic & Baltic experience.
The conference will be held in Tallinn, Estonia, from 23 - 25 September 2009.
More information avaiable here
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The conference will be held in Tallinn, Estonia, from 23 - 25 September 2009.
More information avaiable here
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Vacancy at the International Atomic Energy Agency
The Nutritional and Health Related Environmental Studies Section at the
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna is looking for a
Nutrition Scientist to join their team.
More information available here
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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna is looking for a
Nutrition Scientist to join their team.
More information available here
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Friday, May 1, 2009
Postdoctoral Research position SKO 1352 – University of Oslo, Institute
Department of Nutrition is one of the largest departments at IMB. The position is connected to professor Rune Blomhoffs research group and the project "The health effects of a diet rich in plant-based foods and fish. Focus on Nordic food”, which is funded by the Research Council (Folkehelseprogrammet).
Reference no: 2009/6224
Deadline for application: 14.05.2009
Contact info:
Professor Rune Blomhoff, +47 22 85 13 95
For questions regarding online application: Marie Cecilie Bakken, +47 22 84 46 86
Apply for position online here and click on the link “Søk på stillingen” and choose English language at the top of the page (use the link “Språk”).
Reference no: 2009/6224
Deadline for application: 14.05.2009
Contact info:
Professor Rune Blomhoff, +47 22 85 13 95
For questions regarding online application: Marie Cecilie Bakken, +47 22 84 46 86
Apply for position online here and click on the link “Søk på stillingen” and choose English language at the top of the page (use the link “Språk”).
3 Job vacancies at Danone
More information online at www.danonepeople.com
Relevant job references:
- JR 15367: Senior Nutrition Scientist Recommendations
- JR 15394: Senior Scientist Nutrition Epidemiology
- JR 15368: Senior Scientist Nutrient metabolism & physiology
Relevant job references:
- JR 15367: Senior Nutrition Scientist Recommendations
- JR 15394: Senior Scientist Nutrition Epidemiology
- JR 15368: Senior Scientist Nutrient metabolism & physiology
Vacancy for a research assistant at the Food and Climate Change Research Institute
The Food and Climate Change Research Institute has a vacancy for a Research Assistant. The post is part time (2 days a week) and funded for 2 years.
The work will involve providing administrative support, synthesising information relating to food and climate change and producing material for dissemination via the FCRN membership mailing list and the FCRN website.
Candidates should have a first degree in a relevant subject or equivalent work experience, excellent writing, summary and communication skills and a general understanding of food and environmental issues. A Masters degree or equivalent experience is preferable but the job may also be suitable for someone undertaking a part-time Masters course.
For full job and application details visit http://www.surrey.ac.uk and click on ‘Job Opportunities’ or contact Rebecca Varcoe on Tel: +44 (0) 1483 686060 or email r.varcoe@surrey.ac.uk. Quote Post Ref No. 7042.
Deadline for applications: 22 May 2009.
The work will involve providing administrative support, synthesising information relating to food and climate change and producing material for dissemination via the FCRN membership mailing list and the FCRN website.
Candidates should have a first degree in a relevant subject or equivalent work experience, excellent writing, summary and communication skills and a general understanding of food and environmental issues. A Masters degree or equivalent experience is preferable but the job may also be suitable for someone undertaking a part-time Masters course.
For full job and application details visit http://www.surrey.ac.uk and click on ‘Job Opportunities’ or contact Rebecca Varcoe on Tel: +44 (0) 1483 686060 or email r.varcoe@surrey.ac.uk. Quote Post Ref No. 7042.
Deadline for applications: 22 May 2009.
20th International Summer School of Epidemiology
Ulm University, Germany
Institute of Epidemiology
July 27 – July 31, 2009
The program is geared to persons with interest in the fields of epidemiology and public health. Professionals, scientists and students working in clinical medicine, epidemiology, public health, social insurance, health policy or health administration are welcome. All courses will be held in English.
More information available here
Institute of Epidemiology
July 27 – July 31, 2009
The program is geared to persons with interest in the fields of epidemiology and public health. Professionals, scientists and students working in clinical medicine, epidemiology, public health, social insurance, health policy or health administration are welcome. All courses will be held in English.
More information available here
2 post doc & 1 PhD position at the Center for Healthy Aging, University of Copenhagen
The new Center for Healthy Aging invites applications for two post doc positions and one Ph.D. preparation grant within its Research Program 4. The post docs are for a period of two years with a possibility of extension. The grant is for an initial period of 3 months. The positions focus on social and cultural aspects of interventions with a primary focus on preventive medication.
The positions are open at the earliest convenience. The Post Docs will be placed at the Department of Anthropology in the Social Science Faculty and the Unit of Health Services Research, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences. The pre-PhD will be affiliated to one of the two units or to the Unit of Social Medicine under the Department of Public Health. The Post Doc will work on his/her own project in collaboration with other members of the team and also take part in joint multidisciplinary projects related to Program 4 of the Center. Furthermore, the post doc will be involved in teaching activities to a certain amount.
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The positions are open at the earliest convenience. The Post Docs will be placed at the Department of Anthropology in the Social Science Faculty and the Unit of Health Services Research, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences. The pre-PhD will be affiliated to one of the two units or to the Unit of Social Medicine under the Department of Public Health. The Post Doc will work on his/her own project in collaboration with other members of the team and also take part in joint multidisciplinary projects related to Program 4 of the Center. Furthermore, the post doc will be involved in teaching activities to a certain amount.
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The New Genomics: Public Health, Social and Clinical Implications
University of Bristol
4 – 5 June 2009
In celebration of the University’s Centenary, this year’s Colston Research Society Symposium brings together a range of speakers from those working at the forefront of many areas of medical research and clinical practice relating to Genetics, Society and Public Health.
There is a line up of excellent international speakers and a special public lecture by Professor Sydney Brenner of the Salk Institute.
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4 – 5 June 2009
In celebration of the University’s Centenary, this year’s Colston Research Society Symposium brings together a range of speakers from those working at the forefront of many areas of medical research and clinical practice relating to Genetics, Society and Public Health.
There is a line up of excellent international speakers and a special public lecture by Professor Sydney Brenner of the Salk Institute.
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