Planetary Health Journal Club
Every other month, faculty, staff, students, and community members meet to critically evaluate articles that address topics around climate change and health. This is an excellent event to network and explore research specific to sustainable health care.
Next Journal Club: March 28th, 2025 from 12-1pm in 4060 Forbes Tower or via Zoom
We will discuss the environmental impact of AI and data-driven technologies in healthcare, focusing on their high energy consumption, carbon emissions, and ecological footprint. We will discuss strategies for balancing technological advancements with sustainability, including responsible AI governance and the adoption of sustainable computing practices.
We provide a healthy body, healthy planet lunch and model zero waste food practices. Everyone is invited. To ensure we have enough food, please RSVP here.
For more information or if you need an accommodation to attend this event, please contact Lola Conti (loc59@pitt.edu).
The two articles we will be discussing are below. You do not need to read the articles to attend!
Planetary health and its relevance in the modern era: A topic review
The environmental impact of data-driven precision medicine initiatives
Previous Journal Clubs
November 2024 Journal Club
Presenter: Abhimanyu Nangunoori – B.S. Economics and Biological Sciences
Topic: Waste Audits in Healthcare
Click here to view the presentation.
September 2024 Journal Club
Presenter: Nathalia Cano, PhD candidate, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
Topic: Plastics in Health Care
Click here to view the presentation.