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Open Causal @opencausal.org · 11/09/2026

Pleased to see the great interest in Open Causal at EuroEpi 2026 in London! @epi.ist shared the latest developments in the platform. #SSMPHEuroEpi2026 @socsocmed.bsky.social

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Clinical Effectiveness Group @qmul-ceg.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Two of our colleagues presenting fantastic work at #SSMPHEuroEpi2026 last week – Marta Wilk on living conditions and childhood asthma & @nataconar.bsky.social on Universal Free School Meals. Papers coming soon! More on our Child Health work here: www.qmul.ac.uk/ceg/research... @socsocmed.bsky.social

Researcher Marta Wilk presenting her slides to a full teaching room

Researcher Natalia Concha presenting her slides on a big stage

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

So many people to thank for making last week's conference such a success - Oyinlola Oyebode and Rohini Mathur, our SSMPH co-chairs; Raquel Lucas, our International Epidemiological Association representative for this combined conference ... #SSMPHEuroEpi2026

Our IEA panel sat on stage (L-R) Peter Tennant, Henrique Barros, Katrine Strandberg-Larsen, and George Davey Smith; with Chair Raquel Lucas standing at the lectern

Two people standing looking and pointing a poster in a room with books on the wall

People sat in a tiered lecture theatre with someone stood talking at the front

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NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Last week, several of our team presented work demonstrating the breadth of subjects we work on at #SSMPHEuroEpi2026 @socsocmed.bsky.social

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at #SSMPHEuroEpi2026 last week! We had a ball, and we hope you did too. We saw so much good science, much of it from fantastic early career researchers, and loved getting to meet so many of you.

Lola and Rohini, our conference Co-Chairs, introducing the conference

Two researchers looking at a research poster

People sat in a lecture theatre clapping

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

As we're drawing to a close of a fantastic week of presentations, Prof Carol Brayne is sharing reflections and learning on epidemiological and public health from 40 years of research in this year's Pemberton lecture #SSMPHEuroEpi2026

Prof Carol Brayne giving the Pemberton plenary lecture on a large stage. The slide title is "Dementia itself" with a photograph of two people walking and an old painting of a sick man being looked after

Many people sat in a tiered lecture theatre

Prof Carol Brayne delivering the Pemberton lecture at a lectern on a stage

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Zoe Clarke @zoelclarke.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Really pleased to have the opportunity to present our deliberative work with Sheffield residents to find a lay definition of commercial determinants of health at @socsocmed.bsky.social @nihrsphr.bsky.social #SSM2026

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

And we're on our final day already! We hope you aren't too exhausted from all the talks, networking, and dancing! Our programme today: 9.30: Oral & Rapid Fire Session 4; Graduate Centre & People's Palace NB: the rapid fire session is now in Graduate Centre 601 #SSMPHEuroEpi2026

Henrique Barros, Katrine Strandberg-Larsen, George Davey-Smith, and Raquel Lucas sat on stage as part of our IEA plenary

People sat in a lecture theatre listening to a lecture

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Thank you to our excellent International Epidemiological Association plenary panellists for sharing their reflections on Jørn Olsen's career for the future of epidemiology! Some of their final reflections (possibly slightly paraphrased!):

George Davey-Smith speaking on stage during our IEA panel

Katrine Strandberg-Larsen speaking on stage during our IEA panel

Henrique Barros speaking on stage during our IEA panel

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Dex @dexmd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Richmond Nketia, PhD student @glasgow.ac.uk, presenting two posters at the @socsocmed.bsky.social Annual Conference at @qmul.bsky.social in London.

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We hope you are all enjoying some excellent sun as well as some excellent science Coming up next, our International Epidemiological Association plenary panel in the Great Hall on Causes and prevention: lessons and reflections from Jørn Olsen's career for the future of epidemiology

People looking at scientific posters in an octagonal hall, with books around the wall

Entrance to the People's Palace building in the sun, Queen Mary University of London

People sat in a large, tiered lecture theatre with one person standing asking a question

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UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies @clscohorts.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We're at @socsocmed.bsky.social's conference all this week, for the first time! Our cohort data are featuring across a wide range of talks and posters. If you're there, come say hi to our friendly team at our stand. @georgiatomova.bsky.social @spilleron.bsky.social

People at a conference in a historic room

Two women with cuddly toy mascots at a conference.

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Welcome to day 2! A couple of room changes for this morning: GC204 (Rapid Fire) will move up to GC601 GC222 (Climate Change & Health) will move over to Skeel Lecture Theatre which is on the 2nd floor of the People's Palace next to the Great Hall #SSMPHEuroEpi2026

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

And that's day one of our scientific programme over already! We hope you enjoyed the first round of presentations, our excellent Cochrane lecture delivered by Nishi Chaturvedi, and many thought-provoking conversation

Prof Nish Chaturvedi answering questions on her Cochrane lecture, chaired by Mark Pearce

Prof Nish Chaturvedi delivering the Cochrane lecture in the Great Hall, Mile End Campus, Queen Mary, University of London

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

After a morning of presentations, we have plenty more for you this afternoon 13.00: Cochrane Lecture; Great Hall - Prof Nish Chaturvedi "Ethnicity and cardiometabolic health: paradoxes, phenotypes and prejudices" 14.00 Poster session 1; Octagon

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

And after some slight technical issues, we're off! The sun is out, and Lola and Rohini have given us a grand welcome to London #SSMPHEuroEpi2026 @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social

Mile End Campus in the sun, Queen Mary University of London

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

* 70th Society for Social Medicine & Population Health Conference & European Congress of Epidemiology 2026 - Day 1 * Welcome to London! We look forward to seeing you in Mile End, Queen Mary University of London. Please do come and say hello to us, and tag us in your social media 📸

70th Society for Social Medicine & Population Health Conference & European Congress of Epidemiology 2026, 9-11 September 2026, Queen Mary University of London Mile End Campus. Organised by the Society for Social Medicine & Population Health & the International Epidemiological Association

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Our pre-conference ECR day is underway! We kicked off with a publishing surgery, where the panel shared their experiences as both an editor and an author. The discussion was engaging, focusing on peer review and the importance of a strong abstract and cover letter.

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

It's finally this week! * 70th Society for Social Medicine & Population Health Conference & European Congress of Epidemiology 2026 * We can't wait to see many of you over the next four days, starting with our ECR day tomorrow, then our main conference programme Wednesday to Friday.

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Final day to register!! Click here to join us: bit.ly/4d75tRz We hope to see many of you next week 👏 *70th Society for Social Medicine & Population Health Conference & European Congress of Epidemiology 2026 * Dates: 9th - 11th September 2026, with an ECR event on 8th September

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Just over two weeks to go until the start of SSMPH EuroEpi 2026 with our pre-conference ECR day! We can't wait to see you in London for our packed line-up: bit.ly/45j51Lj 👉 Still 1 week left to register: bit.ly/4d75tRz

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

* Full draft programme out now for SSMPH EuroEpi2026! * See everything we have planned for you here: bit.ly/45j51Lj Click on the session name to see the parallel session speakers and titles. 🗓️ 3 weeks left to register! 👉 Register now to secure your place: bit.ly/4d75tRz

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We're delighted to welcome Professor Carol Brayne as our 2026 Pemberton Lecture - one of SSMPH's flagship keynote lectures, celebrating excellence in epidemiology and population health research.

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

⏰ Final day to save with our Early Bird conference registration for SSMPH EuroEpi 2026! Don't miss the 2026 Cochrane Lecture - one of SSMPH's flagship keynote lectures, highlighting the vital role of evidence in improving health and shaping policy.

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Still deciding whether to join us this September? Here's 5 reasons to register for SSMPH EuroEpi2026: ✅ Hear world-leading keynote speakers, including the prestigious Pemberton and Cochrane Lectures. ✅ Explore the latest population health research through oral and poster presentations.

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

⏰Just under 2 weeks to save with our Early Bird registration! One of the social highlights of our conference is the conference dinner. This year it's being held on the Thursday evening (10 Sept) at the London Stadium, former Olympic Park in Stratford, East London.

Bradford 2025 conference dinner - bhangra band

Bradford 2025 conference dinner - people sat round tables in a grand hall

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

We’re delighted to share that over 400 delegates have already registered for the 70th SSMPH Annual Conference, held jointly with the International Epidemiological Associations's EuroEpi 2026 at Queen Mary University of London this September. Early bird registration deadline 24 July: bit.ly/4d75tRz

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

One month left to register for SSMPH EuroEpi 2026 with the early bird rate! Register here: bit.ly/4d75tRz Dates: 9th - 11th September 2026, with an ECR event on 8th September Venue: Mile End Campus, Queen Mary University of London, London @qmul-wiph.bsky.social

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

In case you missed it, our latest blog post gives a flavour of the recent @ukphsci.bsky.social, held in Newcastle in partnership with the Society for Social Medicine and Population Health. 📖 Read the summary from conference organiser Danny Bradford here: bit.ly/4xyu7m1

A woman looking at posters as part of the UK & Ireland Public Health Science Conference 2026.

Three women talking in front of a stand at the UK & Ireland Public Health Science Conference 2026.

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

📣 Registration now open 📣 *70th Society for Social Medicine & Population Health Conference & European Congress of Epidemiology 2026 * Dates: 9th - 11th September 2026, with an ECR event on 8th September Venue: Mile End Campus, Queen Mary University of London, London Register here: bit.ly/4d75tRz

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

📢 Workshop: International collaborations for population health research 🗓️ 2 PM - 4 PM (BST), Monday 22 June We can do better research together, but how do we ensure collaborations succeed? More details & sign-up here: bit.ly/4tPiGUQ

Workshop: International collaborations for population health research
Monday, June 22 • 2 PM - 4 PM (BST)
We can do better research together, but how do we ensure collaborations succeed?

In this two-hour workshop Jenny Mindell, Alastair Leyland and Stephen McCall will provide insights on international collaborations for population health research based on their extensive experience.

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

📸 Photo competition now open! 🏆 We’re excited to launch a photo competition to help select images to display on our new website! We invite members to submit one image that you have taken that relates to the spirit of the Society, or represents research related to public health.

Society for Social Medicine & Population Health purple banner in a hotel lobby

Society for Social Medicine & Population Health website screenshot

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Next up in our series highlighting London's pioneering epidemiologists, today we celebrate Janet Lane-Claypon, a trailblazer of modern epidemiological methods - and one of the first women to shape the science of population health.

Janet Lane-Claypon one of the first women to work in the Lister Institute. 1907.
Photo from the Wellcome Trust https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Janet_Lane-Claypon_1907.jpg

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NIHR School for Public Health Research @nihrsphr.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Welcome to everyone at #UKPHS2026, the conference is dedicated to new research & cross-sector collaboration in public health in the UK & Ireland with support from @socsocmed.bsky.social

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

In the fourth of our series on London's renowned epidemiologists & defining public health moments, we turn to someone who proved that data - when communicated well - can change policy: Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.

Florence Nightingale, facing front, standing with owl, Athena. F. Holl after a sketch by N. Parthenope, afterwards Lady Verney, her sister.
Photo from the Wellcome Collection. http://catalogue.wellcomelibrary.org/record=b1171058

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Last few hours to apply for our free place schemes & research summary competition!! See details on how to apply in the post below 👇 Deadline 23:59 (BST) today

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

In this instalment of our part of our six-week series on London's renowned Epidemiologists in the run-up to SSMPH EuroEpi 2026 we highlight someone who shaped how epidemiologists think - Austin Bradford Hill.

Sir Austin Bradford Hill
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Austin_Bradford_Hill.jpg

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

!!2 weeks left to apply to our Free Place Schemes & Annual Research Summary Competition!! 👉 Deadline: 31st March 2026 (23:59 BST) @qmul-wiph.bsky.social @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Do you know London is home to several renowned epidemiologists and defining moments in public health history? As part of our ongoing series in the run up to SSMPH EuropEpi 2026 in London, we’re highlighting the people and ideas from the city that shaped epidemiology This time, we have William Farr

Portrait of William Farr (1807-1883), British epidemiologist

From Wellcome Collection https://wellcomecollection.org/works/kmc5cvzu?wellcomeImagesUrl=/indexplus/image/M0000771.html

Report on the mortality of cholera in England, 1848-49.
From Wellcome Collection: https://wellcomecollection.org/works/acv8r4bv/images?id=epv4c4xp&resultPosition=3

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

* FAO our Society members: Opportunities to join the Society for Social Medicine & Population Health main committee * We are looking to fill 2 vacancies on the main SSMPH committee: Deputy Mentoring Officer and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer. Application deadline: 5pm, Friday 6th March

Welcome address at the 2025 Society for Social Medicine & Population Health annual conference in Bradford

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NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) @nihrarcs.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Explore the latest roundup of top stories from all our NIHR Applied Research Collaborations (ARCs) across the country: 👉 mailchi.mp/nihr/march-2... Featuring the latest news, resources, blogs, events, opportunities & more 📨 Join the newsletter here: tinyurl.com/ARCsnewsletter

Picture of attendees at an event celebrating the end of the DEM-COMM (Dementia Community) programme in 2026 in Southampton

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

⏳ Final day to get your abstracts in for this year's SSMPH EuroEpi conference! ⌛ Submit here: hg3.co.uk/ssm/ Deadline: 23:59 (GMT) tonight! @qmulpsychiatry.bsky.social @qmul-wiph.bsky.social

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Do you know London is home to several renowned epidemiologists and defining moments in public health history? Over the next six weeks, we’ll highlight some of these epidemiologists and events, starting with John Snow.

Broadwick street pump and John Snow pub
Photo from Whispyhistory. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Broadwick_street_pump_and_pub.jpg

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

1 week left to submit your abstract for SSMPH EuroEpi 2026!! ➡️ hg3.co.uk/ssm/ Submission deadline: 23:59 (GMT), Monday 2nd March 📆 9-11 Sep 2026 Venue: Mile End Campus, QMUL, London

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

This week, we’re introducing our 3rd SSMPH EuroEpi 2026 venue: The Octagon @qmul.bsky.social for our poster presentations. Designed by a Victorian architect, built in 1887 as the library, restored in 2006, it has a beautiful high-domed ceiling. Check out the virtual tour 📽️: bit.ly/4tIN3fU

The Octagon, Queens' Building on our Mile End Campus.
Picture from https://www.sems.qmul.ac.uk/materials50/venue/

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

With abstract deadline for the SSMPH/EuroEpi 2026 conference just TWO WEEKS away, we have a guest blog with Dr Raquel Lucas (Uni of Porto) who is supporting our joint meeting as the current IEA European Councillor. 📖https://bit.ly/46GSEcS Abstract submission: bit.ly/3Opn3pL @qmul-wiph.bsky.social

Slide with a picture of Raquel Lucas.
Text reads: "Introducing ... Raquel Lucas!
"... Keep in mind the social contract of epidemiology with population health. This contract is the reason epidemiologists need to learn to do good science, which in our case means knowing how to reason about causes of disease and learning methods to achieve less biased causal inference."

Dr Raquel Lucas
University of Porto
IEA European Councillor
SSMPH/EuroEpi 2026 Joint Conference - IEA Representative"

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Conference updates: Free Place Schemes & Annual Research Summary Competition applications now open! 🎟️ Free Place Scheme 🎟️ Visit our conference website for details lnkd.in/eW-6j5Uz 🖋️ Annual Research Summary Competition 🖋️ Visit our main website for details bit.ly/468aC7T @qmul-wiph.bsky.social

Slide with picture of London at dusk. Text reads "Free place scheme & research summary competition applications now open! Deadline 31st March 2026"

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Society for Social Medicine & Population Health @socsocmed.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

May be of interest to some of our members, particularly ECRs!

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David Buck @davidjbuck.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

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