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SUMMARY:When Spatial Science Meets Environmental Epidemiology: Rethinking Urban Nature and Health
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DESCRIPTION:When Spatial Science Meets Environmental Epidemiology: Rethinking Urban Nature and Health\n\n03/31/26 11:00 AM EST\n - 03/31/26 12:00 PM EST\Description:\nUrban nature is widely recognized as an important determinant of population health, yet most environmental epidemiology studies still measure green space using relatively simple indicators such as greenness or vegetation cover. While informative, these measures often overlook the complex spatial and structural characteristics of urban nature. In this webinar, Dr. Dengkai Chi, recipient of the 2025 Rebecca James Baker Award, will discuss how approaches from spatial science are enabling more refined measurements of green space exposure, from spatial configuration to three-dimensional urban forest structure. Drawing on recent large-scale epidemiological studies, the talk will show how these fine-scale exposure metrics can reveal patterns that remain hidden with traditional measures and, in some cases, challenge conventional assumptions about how urban nature influences health. The webinar will also highlight key methodological opportunities for integrating spatial science into environmental epidemiology and advancing the next generation of urban nature–health research.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:When Spatial Science Meets Environmental Epidemiology: Rethinking Urban Nature and Health<br /><br />03/31/26 11:00 AM EST - 03/31/26 12:00 PM EST<br />Description:<br /><span style="color:#000000; line-height:14px">Urban nature is widely recognized as an important determinant of population health, yet most environmental epidemiology studies still measure green space using relatively simple indicators such as greenness or vegetation cover. While informative, these measures often overlook the complex spatial and structural characteristics of urban nature. In this webinar, Dr. Dengkai Chi, recipient of the 2025 Rebecca James Baker Award, will discuss how approaches from spatial science are enabling more refined measurements of green space exposure, from spatial configuration to three-dimensional urban forest structure. Drawing on recent large-scale epidemiological studies, the talk will show how these fine-scale exposure metrics can reveal patterns that remain hidden with traditional measures and, in some cases, challenge conventional assumptions about how urban nature influences health. The webinar will also highlight key methodological opportunities for integrating spatial science into environmental epidemiology and advancing the next generation of urban nature&ndash;health research.</span>
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