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Section Symposium

Medical, Urban, and Veterinary Entomology

Science Policy

A Dash of Epidemiology, a Skosh of Entomology and a Dollop of Science Policy Is a Recipe for Success

Tuesday, November 7, 2023
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET
Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Maryland C

In-Person

This symposium will address current challenges faced by the diverse group of experts protecting Americans from vector-borne disease. The multidisciplinary group will discuss how these challenges can be met with increased collaborative efforts and advocating for science policy. Following the talks, attendees will ideate solutions to the problems identified.

Presentations:

  • 9:00 AM – 9:05 AM ET
    Introductory remarks

    Presenting Author: Jennifer R. Gordon (she/her/hers) – Bug Lessons Consulting LLC

  • 9:05 AM – 9:20 AM ET
    Advocating for surveillance funds in a changing public health priority environment

    Presenting Author: Melissa Nolan, MPH – University of South Carolina

  • 9:20 AM – 9:35 AM ET
    They're everywhere: Local public health professionals in vector surveillance and control

    Presenting Author: Chelsea Gridley-Smith (she/her/hers) – National Association of County and City Health Officials

  • 9:35 AM – 9:50 AM ET
    Using advocacy to move the needle on tick-borne disease awareness: My southern journey

    Presenting Author: Jennifer Platt – TBC United

  • 9:50 AM – 10:05 AM ET
    Vector control: Not just a part time gig

    Presenting Author: Nina Dacko (she/her/hers) – Texas Mosquito Control Association

  • 10:05 AM – 10:15 AM ET
    Break
  • 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM ET
    Building a stronger defense: Collaboration in the sandbox of public health

    Presenting Author: Chris Fredregill – Target Specialty Products

  • 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM ET
    Consumer education regarding public health pests supports structural pest control industry policy efforts

    Presenting Author: Jim Fredericks – National Pest Management Association

  • 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM ET
    Down the rabbit hole of regulatory and FIFRA

    Presenting Author: Alicia Wittmer (she/her/hers) – Spectrum Brands

    Co-author: Dana Thomas – Spectrum Brands

    Co-author: Kristine Styer, BCE, BCE (she/her/hers) – Woodstream Corporation

  • 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM ET
    If you work in pest control, there will always be work to do: A timeline recap of problematic pests driving new product development

    Presenting Author: Kristine Styer, BCE, BCE (she/her/hers) – Woodstream Corporation

  • 11:15 AM – 11:20 AM ET
    Break
  • 11:20 AM – 11:40 AM ET
    First group ideation session
  • 11:40 AM – 12:00 PM ET
    Second group ideation session