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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 7d
* 70th Society for Social Medicine & Population Health Conference & European Congress of Epidemiology 2026 *

Dates: 9-11 Sept 2026

Venue: Mile End Campus, QMUL, London

Abstract submissions: Jan and Feb 2026. Results required so start planning!

Website: bit.ly/4oyrifb

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70th Society for Social Medicine & Population Health Conference & European Congress of Epidemiology 20269-11 September 2026, Queen Mary University of London Mile End Campus. Organised by the Society for Social Medicine & Population Health & the International Epidemiological Association
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jackmbirch.bsky.social
Delighted to share this paper I co-authored that reviewed approaches for health inequality-related research priority setting that involve the affected communities.

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Approaches for community intervention and research priority setting to reduce health inequalities: a scoping review
AbstractBackground. There is growing attention on research and intervention prioritization regarding the social determinants of health to address health in
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December 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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pwgtennant.bsky.social
Thrilled to share my latest paper entitled, "Estimating Discrimination in Sentencing: Distinguishing between Good and Bad Controls"

Led by @jpinasanchez.bsky.social, the paper introduces a framework for examining discrimination in criminal justice processes.

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Screenshot of title page including the following abstract: To minimise confounding bias and disentangle warranted from unwarranted disparities, researchers examining sentencing discrimination have traditionally sought to control for as many legal factors as possible. However, over the past decade, a growing number of scholars have questioned this strategy, noting that many legal factors are themselves subject to judicial discretion and that controlling for them can introduce post-treatment bias. Here, we use directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) to provide a formal and comprehensive assessment of the different types of bias that may arise from different choices of controls. In addition, we propose a new modelling framework to facilitate the selection of controls and reflect the model uncertainty created by the trade-off inherent in judicially-defined legal factors and other factors with a similar dual causal role. We apply this framework to examine race disparities in US federal courts and gender disparities in the England and Wales magistrates’ court. We find substantial model uncertainty for gender disparities and for race disparities affecting Hispanic offenders, rendering estimates of the latter inconclusive. Disparities against black offenders are more consistent and — under specific conditions — could be interpreted as evidence of direct discrimination.
December 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
socsocmed.bsky.social
* 70th Society for Social Medicine & Population Health Conference & European Congress of Epidemiology 2026 *

Dates: 9-11 Sept 2026

Venue: Mile End Campus, QMUL, London

Abstract submissions: Jan and Feb 2026. Results required so start planning!

Website: bit.ly/4oyrifb

@qmul-wiph.bsky.social
70th Society for Social Medicine & Population Health Conference & European Congress of Epidemiology 20269-11 September 2026, Queen Mary University of London Mile End Campus. Organised by the Society for Social Medicine & Population Health & the International Epidemiological Association
December 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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ucl-cbc.bsky.social
📢 Submissions are open for the 2026 Behaviour Change Conference!
A fantastic opportunity to share your work & connect with delegates worldwide - all working toward a healthier, sustainable world 🌍
🗓 Deadline: 15 Dec 2025
👉 ucl.ac.uk/behaviour-change/conference
#BCConf2026 @be-change.bsky.social
Behaviour Change Conference 2026 - call for abstracts now open, submit by 15 December 2025. Image of conference venue.
November 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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spidermaani.bsky.social
Huge thanks to @markpetticrew.bsky.social @kristinakim.bsky.social @marcozenone.bsky.social @maizie333.bsky.social for partnership on a new review article: www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...

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The Politics and Profit of Disinformation in Public Health
Disinformation is a coordinated or deliberate effort to knowingly circulate misinformation (i.e., false information) to gain money, power, or reputation. While most public health research has focused ...
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November 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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livuni-phps.bsky.social
🚨 Publication news!

📄 "Exploring the contribution of risk factors on major illness: a microsimulation study in England, 2023-2043"

👥 Joint study between PHPS colleagues & @healthfoundation.bsky.social.

🛟 Small changes in diet, exercise & smoking could reduce chronic illness over the next 20 yrs.
November 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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nihrarcs.bsky.social
🍰 Happy birthday to NIHR ARCs across the country who turn 6 this month!

ARCs tackle challenges facing health & social care, making a real-world impact

👉 Follow #ARCimpacts this October to find out more

👉🏿 Browse our national roundup here: mailchi.mp/nihr/nihr-ar...

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October 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
socsocmed.bsky.social
Still time to pull your abstract together for #UKPHS26!
Deadline: end of Friday 17 Oct

Details + submission: hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/

#PublicHealth @ukphsci.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social
ukphsci.bsky.social UK Public Health Science conference @ukphsci.bsky.social · Oct 15
📢 Final call for abstracts! The deadline to submit for the UK Public Health Science Conference 2026 (#UKPHS26) is this Friday, 17 October, 23:59 GMT. Join us in Newcastle (21 April 2026) to share cutting-edge research shaping the future of #PublicHealth @socsocmed.bsky.social
👉 hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
UK Public Health Science 2026
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October 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
socsocmed.bsky.social
Final week to get an abstract in for our partner conference 2026 UK Public Health Science, 21 April 2026, Newcastle

Details: hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/
Deadline: 17 Oct (this Friday!)

#PublicHealth #UKPHS2026
@nihrsphr.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @ukphsci.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
socsocmed.bsky.social Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · Aug 15
The 2026 UK Public Health Science Conference will be in Newcastle on 21 April 2026, with an ECR event the day before.

Abstract submission is now open! hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/

#PublicHealth #UKPHS2026
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October 13, 2025 at 10:05 AM
socsocmed.bsky.social
Feeling post-conference blues after our annual conference in Bradford?

Still plenty of time to get your abstract in for UK Public Health Science Conference 2026, 21 April in Newcastle!

Abstract submission: hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/

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socsocmed.bsky.social Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · Aug 15
The 2026 UK Public Health Science Conference will be in Newcastle on 21 April 2026, with an ECR event the day before.

Abstract submission is now open! hg3.co.uk/ukphsc/

#PublicHealth #UKPHS2026
@nihrsphr.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @ukphsci.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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pwgtennant.bsky.social
I enjoyed taking part (remotely) in this fascinating session on the 'future of epidemiology' at the #DGEpi2025 conference in Münster. Look out for a fascinating white paper!

Similar reflection needed across the rest of Europe and beyond!

cc @socsocmed.bsky.social @societyforepi.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
socsocmed.bsky.social
Interested in applying evidence synthesis to food policy?

Work with Dr Oliver Mytton (UCL) on an @nihr.bsky.social funded study evaluating the effects of voluntary supermarket policies that restrict the use of price promotions to sell unhealthy foods.

www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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September 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
socsocmed.bsky.social
And that's it for #SSM2025! Thank you all for coming, sharing your research, & making it a conference to remember. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we have!

Biggest thanks to Jane West, Katie Swinden + the local organising committee from @bihr.bsky.social & @arc-yharc.bsky.social for all your work
Bradford City Hall in the sunshine
September 15, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social
Yesterday at #SSM2025 @socsocmed.bsky.social, Dr @laurajmcgowan.bsky.social presented our study on training pathways for prospective nurses.

Want to know more? See the policy brief here: behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
Dr Laura McGowan presenting at the Society for Social Medicine and Population Health conference
September 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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jameslarkin13.bsky.social
Less inequality = fewer problems

@profkepickett.bsky.social lays our her vision for a good society at #SSM2025

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September 12, 2025 at 11:26 AM
socsocmed.bsky.social
Professor Kate Pickett on what she sees as a good society and how to get there during our annual invited Cochrane lecture

@profkepickett.bsky.social @healthequitynorth.bsky.social @bihr.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social

#SSM2025
Prof Kate Pickett delivering the Cochrane Lecture
September 12, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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arc-yharc.bsky.social
🌟🌟We were thrilled to present at the #SSM2025! Our KM Lead, Kate Robinson, shared insights on how we help researchers create real-world impact. Thanks for the great turnout! 🚀

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September 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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In our Society annual general meeting yesterday, we were delighted to award honorary membership to three long-standing Society members: @jmindell.bsky.social, Catherine Hayes & @martinwhite33.bsky.social (in absentia) - thank you for all of your contributions to our Society over the years!
Catherine Hayes (left) and Jenny Mindell (right) holding honorary member certificates awarded by Janis Baird (middle)
September 12, 2025 at 8:58 AM
socsocmed.bsky.social
A little taste of our entertainment last night from Punjabi Roots
September 12, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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arc-yharc.bsky.social
Final day! 👋 Last chance to visit our @yhpsrc.bsky.social stall at the #SSM2025 conference. Come chat with our team before you go! #PublicHealth #Research

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September 12, 2025 at 8:32 AM
socsocmed.bsky.social
How is the final day here already?! Still plenty to 👁️ & 👂

9.30: oral & poster presentations

12.10: mentoring scheme talk

12.20: Cochrane Lecture from @profkepickett.bsky.social on The Evidence Foundations of a Good Society

1:10 Closing remarks & intro to next year's conference

#SSM2025
Prof Kate Pickett
September 12, 2025 at 7:57 AM
socsocmed.bsky.social
Our conference dinner last night was in the beautiful Princes Ballroom of the Midland Hotel, and we were lucky to have entertainment from the very engaging Dhol band Punjabi roots

#SSM2025 @bihr.bsky.social @arc-yharc.bsky.social
Conference dinner in the Princes Ballroom, Bradford Dhol band and dancing from Punjabi Roots
September 12, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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Some very interesting discussion, especially around constraints on the ability of researchers to influence policy.

I wonder whether we should perhaps spend less time trying to influence policymakers as they are now, and more time building a public mandate

#SSM2025
socsocmed.bsky.social Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · Sep 11
Less than 15 minutes to our plenary panels, and already heard many important insights from Susan Hinchcliffe & Jenny Harries

#SSM2025
Jenny Harries & Susan Hinchcliffe (speaking) during a debate Jenny Harries speaking during a panel debate Panel speakers Jenny Harries, Susan Hinchcliffe and Felix Kumi-Ampofo at the start of the debate
September 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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"Build alliances with people who create different types of evidence"

Good advice from @profkatsmith.bsky.social in the 'translating evidence into policy' plenary at #SSM2025
September 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
socsocmed.bsky.social
Less than 15 minutes to our plenary panels, and already heard many important insights from Susan Hinchcliffe & Jenny Harries

#SSM2025
Jenny Harries & Susan Hinchcliffe (speaking) during a debate Jenny Harries speaking during a panel debate Panel speakers Jenny Harries, Susan Hinchcliffe and Felix Kumi-Ampofo at the start of the debate
September 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM