6 February 2025, 15.00-16.00
The MCC collaborative research network
About
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A seminar with Professor Antonio Gasparrini, a world leading researcher in climate and health from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Gasparrini will present insights from the Multi-Country Multi-City (MCC) Collaborative Research Network, an international initiative exploring the intersections between environmental stressors, climate change, and health.
The session will focus on the collaborative framework of the MCC Network, showcasing its global research database, innovative methodologies, and key findings on the health impacts of environmental and climatic factors.
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A joint event by climes and Karolinska Institutet/Department of Global Public Health
- 6 February 2025, 15.00-16.00
Key Topics
- Global-scale research on climate and health.
- The MCC Network’s collaborative model for data and method sharing.
- Health risks associated with climate extremes, air pollution, and temperature changes.
- Advantages and challenges of multi-center epidemiological studies.
Insights
- Gasparrini’s work demonstrates how collaborative networks like MCC are critical for generating global evidence on health risks posed by environmental and climate-related stressors. His research provides essential guidance for policymakers and practitioners aiming to mitigate these risks.
- Click here to read an overview of the consortium
Speaker
- Professor Antonio Gasparrini, Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
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Moderators - Elena Raffetti (Karolinska Institutet/Uppsala Universitet)
- Isabel Walter (Karolinska Institutet)
Registration
- Register using the form latest the day before the event.