The UNCOVER Conference showcased the results of rapid reviews for decision-makers, carried out by UNCOVER in 2021, as well as keynote speeches and panel sessions focused on COVID-19, public heath evidence synthesis, and innovative models of learning and teaching. Full programme details and links to register for each session are available below. Conference Programme Day 1: Monday 11 October 2021 Monday 11th October 13:00-15:00 Schedule Talk Speaker(s) 13:00 Welcome and introduction to Keynote Professor Evropi Theodoratou, Co-Lead UNCOVER 13:10 Keynote: Exploring the Link Between Ethnic / Racial Inequalities and COVID-19 Dr Gwenetta Curry, Lecturer of Race, Ethnicity and Health 13:20 Q&A COVID-19 In Our Daily Lives 13:25 What is the Impact of COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies on the Mental Health of Post-Secondary School Students? Dr Emma Farfan de los Godos, UNCOVER Reviewer MPH student 13:35 Stepping Outside of the Norm: The Neighbourhood Review Dr Thulani Ashcroft, UNCOVER Reviewer MPH graduate 13:45 What is the Infectious Dose of SARS-Cov-2? Dr Prerna Krishan, UNCOVER Reviewer MPH graduate Yijia Dong, UNCOVER Reviewer MBChB student, Y3 13:55 The Association between University Semester Dates and the Reproduction Number of SARS-Cov-2 at Local Authority Level Peter Sloan MBChB student, Y6 14:05 Q&A COVID-19 and Its Complications 14:15 What is the Risk of Serious COVID-19 Outcomes among Adults and Children with Severe Asthma? Miss Nadege Atkins, UNCOVER Reviewer MPH graduate Bohee Lee, UNCOVER Reviewer PhD student 14:25 Long Covid in Children Sanaz Behnood Clinical Research Consultant, MSc. Clinical Trials 14:35 Long Covid: Challenges to Evidence-Based Policy Making Ms Jasmin Graciela Rostron, UNCOVER Reviewer MPH graduate 14:45 Q&A 14:55 Close Watch Again: Day 1 Recording on MediaHopper Day 2: Tuesday 12 October 2021 Tuesday 12th October 13:00-15:00 Schedule Talk Speaker(s) 13:00 Welcome Dr Ruth McQuillan, Co-Lead UNCOVER Keynote Professor Linda Bauld, Bruce and John Usher Professor of Public Health 13:10 Panel: Reflecting on evidence synthesis in the COVID era – what we have learned and what has changed? Ms Marshall Dozier (Chair), UNCOVER Information Specialist, College Lead for Library Academic Support (CMVM) and Academic Support Librarian (Medicine) Professor Jeremy Grimshaw, COVID-END Dr Nikita Burke, Evidence Synthesis Ireland Dr Garth Reid, Public Health Scotland Students Making a Difference 13:35 UNCOVER's Working Model Dr Neneh Rowa-Dewar, UNCOVER Student-Staff Liaison 13:40 Address from the Vice Principal (Students) Professor Colm Harmon, Vice Principal (Students) 13:50 PTAS Project: Student Resources Mrs Damilola Iduye BNSc MN, UNCOVER Reviewer MPH graduate 14:00 Co-production in a time of crisis: A Qualitative exploration into the experience of contributing to UNCOVER Mrs Kayla Ostrishko, UNCOVER Reviewer Masters by Research in Population Health Sciences student 14:10 Q&A COVID-19 in Context 14:20 How is Alcohol Consumption in Social Gatherings related to Observance of COVID-19 Restrictions? Emily Adams, UNCOVER Reviewer PhD student Sarah Nelson, UNCOVER Reviewer MPH student 14:30 COVID-19, Influenza and RSV Ms Durga Kulkarni, UNCOVER Reviewer MPH graduate Dr Madhurima Nundy, UNCOVER Reviewer MPH graduate Dr Eldad Agyei-Manu, UNCOVER Reviewer MPH student Urmila Bhattacharyya, UNCOVER Reviewer MPH student 14:50 Q&A 15:00 Close Watch Again: Day 2 Recording on MediaHopper If you have any questions regarding the conference please contact the UNCOVER administration team. This article was published on 2024-09-24
