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Insights from the DataConnect Conference

Submitted by James.Sims on August 15, 2024 - 4:01 pm
2024 keynote session held in Columbus Regency ballroom with a large crowd.

Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center (GRC) Researcher, Bianca Davis, PhD attended the DataConnect Conference in Columbus, Ohio, on July 11-12, where she gained valuable insights that could be useful for the GRC. The conference offered a variety of sessions on advanced data and analytics, and Bianca shared some key takeaways.

Navigating the Changing DEIA Landscape in Health Services Research

Submitted by James.Sims on July 15, 2024 - 1:00 pm
Brynne Presser Funderburg standing by the promotional screen for the 2024 AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (Today's Research driving Tomorrow's outcomes.)

In July, Brynne Presser Funderburg, MPH, CHES, Senior Project Manager, presented at AcademyHealth’s Annual Research Meeting. AcademyHealth works to improve health and healthcare for all by advancing evidence to inform policy and practice.

Cara N. Whalen Smith Advocates for Disability Inclusion at Prestigious Summit

Submitted by James.Sims on July 15, 2024 - 1:00 pm
Group discussion at the Advancing Accessibility & Disability Equity Summit at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago being led by a presenter.

Cara N. Whalen Smith, PT, DPT, MPH, CHES, Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Consultant, recently attended the exclusive Advancing Accessibility & Disability Equity Summit at the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago. Sponsored by the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy, this invitation-only event brought together a diverse group of leaders dedicated to advancing disability inclusion and accessibility.