March 29, 2024
Who can attend?
Anyone interested in health in the Circumpolar North! We welcome Clinical and Public Health Professionals, Students, Researchers, University Faculty, and Tribal Health Professionals.
What?
The American Society is part of the International Union for Circumpolar Health, with
members in all Arctic nations. We meet regularly to promote health advances in the
North. The 18th International Congress on Circumpolar Health (ICCH) will be in
Yellowknife, Canada, June 18- 20, 2024.
The Society has funding to support travel for presenters to the ICCH. In addition, The
Arctic Health Foundation will provide the Albrecht Milan Emerging Professional Award
to one of the presenters at our Annual Meeting (a cash award!).
When?
Friday, March 29th, 2024; 12:00-4:30pm (AK Time), Online access via Zoom.
12:00 – 1:00. Lunch and American Society business meeting.
A box lunch will be available for a small donation
1:00 – 4:30. Presentations and discussion
Where?
UAA Campus, Professional Studies Building, Room 166 (Address: 2533 Providence Drive, next to Wendy Williamson Auditorium). Parking is FREE! We will also make the meeting available via Zoom.
Why?
Hear the latest on Arctic Health Sciences research, and join this informal opportunity to present your work before peers.
Learn about the American Society of Circumpolar Health and the International Congress of Circumpolar Health in June 2024. Learn about funding opportunities to attend ICCH. New investigators and graduate students are particularly encouraged to present!
How?
RSVP. Tell us that you plan to attend (in-person, or via Zoom) by sending an email to
Ruby Fried (
rlfried@alaska.edu)
Become a Presenter!
Sign up to be a presenter. Submit a 300 word abstract to [ rlfried@alaska.edu ] to apply for a 15-minute oral presentation (10-minute talk, 5 minute questions.) Due March 22 at close of business. Include contact information (email, phone number) so we reach you regarding the presentation time. Presentations via Zoom are welcome. Poster presentations are also available.
For More Information Contact:
Ruby Fried at rlfried@alaska.edu