Purdue hosts Irish delegation for Education and Policy Supporting Digital Health Equity conference

Dr. Jerome Adams, presidential fellow, executive director of Purdue's Health Equity Initiatives, and Distinguished Professor of Practice, addresses attendees on the first day of the conference. (Photo provided) Download image

As digital health emerges with new technology, equal access remains a priority. On March 22-23, the Purdue Policy Research Institute and the College of Education hosted Education and Policy Supporting Digital Health Equity, a conference to explore topics related to digital health, including the role of policy and education in supporting technological advances and equal access.

This two-day conference held in the Shively Club at Ross-Ade Pavilion featured distinguished guests from Irish government, industry and academia, along with key Purdue leaders and researchers in the areas of emerging health technologies, health equity and access, and workforce leadership development. Expanding on the College of Education’s longstanding connection with Technological University Dublin, the conference aimed to build relationships between Purdue researchers across disciplines and Irish counterparts, with the goal of pursuing joint funding opportunities in these areas.

Conference organizers and guests (from left): Charles Larkin, University of Bath; Lisa Snodgrass, Purdue College of Education; Kristine Kiracofe, Purdue College of Education; Tom Ferris, Public Affairs Ireland; James Hamilton, former director of public prosecutions, Ireland; Jerome Adams, Purdue Health Equity Initiatives; Mary Carbajal, B1OS; Stacey Connaughton, Purdue Policy Research Institute; and Krista Kelley, Purdue Policy Research Institute. (Photo provided) Download image