Webinar — Data Collection, Management and Surveillance: Using Smartphones in Smart Ways

in Conferences/Seminars
November 4th, 2011

International Society for Disease Surveillance
Global Outreach Committee Webinar

Commitee Chair: Louise Wilson, MD
Board Liaison: Jean-Paul Chretien, MD, PhD


Data Collection, Management and Surveillance: Using Smartphones in Smart Ways
Committee Chair: Louise Wilson, MD
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Thursday, November 10, 11:30am – 12:30pm ET

Panelists

Marion McNabb, MPH
DrPH Candidate, International Health
Program Manager, DGAP
Center for Global Health and Development
Boston University School of Public Health

Christopher J Gill, MD, MS
Associate Professor of International Health
Center for Global Health and Development
Boston University School of Public Health

Laura Khurana
MPH Candidate, International Health
Boston University School of Public Health


Description

The presentation will focus on health management information systems (HMIS) and surveillance activities in resource limited settings. The presenters will discuss how systems could be enhanced using smart phones or other innovative technologies and provide examples of ongoing applications in the field.