Toxins: A Global Threat
March 11-12, 2011

Register NOW for the 9th Annual Mount Sinai Global Health Conference!
Online Registration: globaltoxins.eventbrite.com

Join other students, physicians, academics, activitists, and community members to learn more about the critical impact of toxins around the globe and learn how to become an advocate for change. The conference will feature presentations from expert professionals and a special screening of the documentary film, Gasland with webcast Q&A with director, Josh Fox.

Each year, the Mount Sinai Global Health Center selects a special theme designed to highlight a specific area in global health. Our intent is to provide an opportunity for conference attendees to explore recent scientific developments and to create a forum for interdisciplinary interactions.

The target audience includes physicians, medical students, public health professionals and students, employees of non-governmental organizations, academics, activists, community leaders and educators.

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