Dear EUPHA Chronic Diseases Section Members,

As spring unfolds, we are pleased to share with you our April updates, featuring the next session in our webinar series, upcoming events, training opportunities, and new research collaborations. Here’s what’s coming up:

April Webinar – Don’t Miss It!

We’re delighted to announce our upcoming April webinar, featuring:

Title: Yogurt Consumption is Associated with Poorer Sleep Outcomes Cross-Sectionally, but Not Long-Term
Speaker: Emma Guyonnet
Date: Wednesday, 24th April 2025
Time: 4:00 PM CET

Join us for a fascinating session exploring the intersection of diet and sleep health, with a critical look at short-term vs. long-term impacts. Stay tuned for the registration link!

Register here

International Symposium – Register Now!

Preparations are well underway for our upcoming International Symposium, co-organised with the EUPHA Food & Nutrition Section:

Date: 5–6 June 2025
Location: Neuromed Institute, Molise, Italy
Format: In-person & Online
Registration: Free

Theme: Society, Nutrition and Chronic Disease Prevention: Time for a Paradigm Shift
Join multidisciplinary experts to explore cutting-edge approaches to chronic disease prevention, One Health, environmental sustainability, and more.

Click here for the preliminary programme

Register here

Burden of Disease Summer Schools – Apply Now!

Looking to deepen your knowledge in population health metrics? The Burden of Disease Summer Schools are accepting applications.

Offered by the European Burden of Disease Network

Learn more and apply here

EPH Conference – Abstract Submission Deadline Approaching!

The European Public Health Conference will be held in Helsinki, 12–15 November 2025. A reminder that abstract submissions close on 1st May 2025.

We encourage all our members to contribute to the scientific programme. If you are interested in organising a workshop or submitting with the Chronic Diseases Section, feel free to reach out to us—we are happy to collaborate and support your ideas.

Call for Expression of Interest – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship

Are you a postdoctoral researcher with an interest in chronic diseases, particularly in small islands and states? We invite you to express interest in a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship hosted by the University of Malta.

Focus: Chronic disease research with emphasis on small island populations
Deadline: Expression of Interest due as per MSCA PF timelines

More info here

Stay Connected!

We thank you for your continued engagement and look forward to seeing many of you at our April webinar and upcoming events. As always, feel free to reach out (sarah.cuschieri@um.edu.mt) if you’d like to share your work, collaborate, or explore new opportunities with our section.

Warm regards,

Sarah and Saverio
o.b.o the Chronic Disease Section Steering Committee