Fifth Conference on Epidemiological Longitudinal Studies in Europe (CELSE)
13-15 October 2010, Paphos, Cyprus
Aim of the conference
Our aim is to bring together scientists working on, or with an interest in, longitudinal studies from a variety of disciplines to share the latest research advances and experiences.
Target Group
The conference will be of value to researchers from anywhere in the world working with longitudinal data, both large-scale multifaceted as well as focused studies.
Scientific Programme
We will have a balanced programme of plenary sessions with invited presentations (including keynote addresses, debates, meet the experts, etc), symposia, free communications, poster sessions and opportunities for networking. We welcome presentations and posters on practical aspects of running longitudinal studies and methodological issues as well as substantive findings.
Main Topics
Ageing, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome (especially obesity), dental epidemiology, early life development and growth, educational psychology, environmental epidemiology, genetic epidemiology, health behaviours (especially nutrition, physical activity and addiction), health systems, mental health, psychosomatics, psychiatry, methods and research ethics in longitudinal studies, physical disability, physiology and biology of health and disease, reproductive health / pregnancy, socioeconomic inequality, marginalisation, and cultural differences.
Invited Keynote Speakers
Prof. James Heckman (Nobel Laureate in Economics - Importance of early human development), Prof. David Barker (‘Barker hypothesis’), Prof. Dorrett Boomsma (Biological psychology / Genetics of intelligence), Prof. George Davey Smith (‘Mendelian randomization’), Prof. Jay Belsky (Child development), Prof. John Ioannidis (Statistical methods / Meta-analysis), Prof. Jörn Olsen (Epidemiology of reproductive health), Prof. Marcus Pembrey (Epigenetic influences of early life experiences).
Venue: Coral Beach Hotel & Resort, Coral Bay, Paphos, Cyprus. Over 7,500m2 of first class conference facilities are provided.
Abstracts
Deadline 13th May 2010
More information
www.celse.eu / contact@celse.eu
Demetris Pillas, CELSE2010 Chair