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University of ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ School of Public Health Representation at APHA 2026

Tuesday, 13 October 2026

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ School of Public Health is proud to announce that Ashish Joshi, PhD, Dean of the School of Public Health, Distinguished University Professor, and Chair of the ASPPH Task Force for the Responsible and Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Public Health Research, Practice, and Education, will present “Recommendations of the ASPPH AI Taskforce on Responsible and Ethical Use of AI in Public Healthâ€�  Monday, November 2, 2026, 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. as part of  APHA Partner Symposiums.  The session is titled: ASPPH Artificial Intelligence Framework: Harnessing Innovation for Academic Public Health.

The presentation will highlight the ASPPH Artificial Intelligence Framework, a national roadmap developed to guide the responsible integration of artificial intelligence across public health education, research, practice, and policy. The framework emphasizes ethics, equity, transparency, accountability, workforce preparedness and public trust while harnessing AI's potential to improve population health. 

Developed through collaboration among public health leaders, educators, researchers and practitioners, the framework provides recommendations across four key areas: Teaching and Learning, Education and Workforce Development, Practice and Research, and Policy, Governance and Infrastructure. 

ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ School of Public Health will have a strong presence at APHA 2026, showcasing the breadth of scholarship and research being conducted across the School. Faculty and students will deliver 20 presentations, including 13 poster presentations, 5 oral presentations and 2 lightning round presentations. The School will be represented by 13 student presenters and 3 faculty presenters, with student presenters including 7 Epidemiology PhD students, 5 Social and Behavioral Sciences PhD students and 1 Biostatistics PhD student. 

In addition to scholarly presentations, the School of Public Health will host an exhibit and welcome alumni, partners, and friends to the School of Public Health Alumni and Friends Reception on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

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University of ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ School of Public Health Representation at APHA 2026

University of ÁñÁ«ÊÓÆµ School of Public Health Representation at APHA 2026

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