Research Seminar: Innovative Interventions in Men's Health
In most parts of the world, health outcomes among men continue to be substantially worse than among women. In Australia, men suffer more illness and die earlier than their female counterparts, right from the start of their lives. Men take their own lives at four times the rate of women. Non-communicable diseases such as cancer and heart disease all account for the majority of male deaths.
This seminar brings together transdisciplinary researchers to discuss innovative interventions that promote men’s physical and mental health. The seminar will explore the challenges and opportunities of translating research evidence into real-world practice to raise awareness of men’s health issues and improve men’s health outcomes. Speakers will present research findings and share their experiences of the implementing research into practice, followed by a panel discussion.
Speakers
'Leveraging masculinities: Implementation and transferability of innovative health promotion interventions for men'
Professor Joan Bottorff
Director of the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, University of British Columbia.
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Associate Professor Cristina Caperchione
Associate Professor in Sport and Exericse Science, Human Performance Research Centre, University of Technology Sydney
'Exercise Medicine Across the Prostate Cancer Trajectory'
Professor Daniel Galvão
Director of the Exercise Medicine Research Institute and Professor in the School of Medical and Health Sciences at Edith Cowan University
'Young men’s mental health: Solutions for reimagining the system, bending the culture and improving engagement'
Dr Simon Rice
Senior Research Fellow and Clinical Psychologist at Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health
'Improving men’s physical and mental health in home, community and workplace settings'
Dr Myles Young
Research Fellow, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition and School of Education, University of Newcastle
'Engaging with community and industry to improve men’s health through Rugby League'
Dr Emma George
Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education at Western Sydney University
Light refreshments will be served during a networking session after the event.
For more information, contact cristina.caperchione@uts.edu.au
