At the Harvard Catalyst Community Engagement Symposium: Advancing Uptake of Evidence-based Practices & Policies for Healthy Child Weight in Boston, MA, CHOICES research will be discussed. Event information is below.
Date: Monday, October 1, 2018
Time: 9:00am-2:00pm
Location: Linda K. Paresky Conference Center at Simmons University
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
This symposium, hosted by Harvard Catalyst, will connect researchers and community stakeholders committed to addressing healthy weight across the life-course, beginning in childhood. Presentations and panels will focus on action-oriented research that accelerates the implementation of program and policies with a strong evidence base. Attendees will hear from successful academic/community partnerships and learn how cost-effectiveness concepts can identify strategies that offer the best value for money. The program will feature lunchtime roundtables and one-on-one networking opportunities to foster new collaborations as well as an opportunity to help shape new Harvard Catalyst funding opportunities in the field.