Visit the OPUS II project page to view the recorded presentations and download the slides.
Building on the valuable insights from the OPUS I workshop, OPUS II focused on the next generation of equity-centered, community-engaged policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) interventions for childhood obesity prevention.
This virtual workshop explored critical methodological considerations, innovative research approaches, and practical strategies for evaluating PSE interventions. Highlights include:
- Keynote addresses and panel discussions featuring distinguished experts from academic institutions, community organizations, and federal agencies.
- Exploration of advanced methodologies for evaluating PSE interventions that go beyond traditional randomized controlled trials.
- Insights into balancing implementation fidelity with local tailoring, and authentically engaging community members to ensure sustainability and equitable impact.
Featured experts included:
- Ashlesha Datar, PhD, MA, University of Southern California
- Bill Dietz, MD, PhD, George Washington University
- Christina Economos, PhD, Tufts University
- Deborah Parra-Medina, PhD, MPH, University of Colorado
- Jennifer Roberts, DrPH, University of Maryland
- And many more!