Center for Healthy Living Events

Cardiovascular health Shapes Brain Health in a U.S. Pediatric Cohort Study

In recognition of the American Heart Month, this presentation examines how cardiovascular health influences brain structure and cognitive development in a large U.S. pediatric cohort. Using longitudinal data, we highlight how early cardiometabolic risk factors and lifestyle behaviors shape brain health during critical developmental periods, with implications for prevention and health equity.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
1.  Describe the relationship between cardiovascular health and brain development in children and adolescents.
2.  Identify key cardiometabolic and lifestyle factors associated with pediatric brain health.
3.  Discuss implications for early prevention and population health strategies.

Speaker

Augusto César F. De Moraes, PhD
Assistant Professor of Epidemiology
Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin

Moderator

Ethan Hunt, PhD
Assistant Professor in Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences
Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin

We are pleased to offer 1.0 Entry-Level CHES/MCHES® credits for this webinar! The Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living is a Designated Provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists/Master Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES/MCHES®) through The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC®).

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Decisions are Your Destiny: Smart prioritization of interventions and research CAN change the world

Even in the best of times, there is seldom enough time, attention, or money to do everything that is worth doing. Uncertainty plus a lack of resources have been magnified by changes in US Government policy and funding.

Portfolio analysis and management provide a means to realize the maximum benefit from a set of interventions, projects, or research programs. It is common for effectiveness to increase by at least 30%.

We’ll cover the five critical success factors, with a focus on portfolio analysis methods. This talk will show you the path to make the decisions that drive the best results for your efforts.

Speaker

Tony Kenck
President and Founder, Practical Portfolio Management LLC
Author, Strategic Business Portfolio Management

Moderator

Deanna Hoelscher, PhD, RDN, LD, CNS, FISBNPA
Austin Regional Dean and John P. McGovern Professor of Health Promotion
Director, Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin

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