The Faculty of Medical Sciences, UWI Mona will host its 18th Annual Research Day & Workshop on Child Health from November 11 to 13, 2009.  The conference begins with the delivery of this year’s Sir Kenneth Standard Distinguished Lecture by Dr. Alan A. Jackson, Professor of Human Nutrition, University of South Hampton, Southampton General Hospital U.K. Dr. Jackson will address the interaction of biological factors with behavioural and social influences in the wider environment which might cause or prevent ill-health.

The lecture, entitled Navigating the Transition: Child to Adult: Quantity and Quality will take place on November 11 at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge and Conference Centre beginning at 5.30 p.m. Minister of Education, the Hon. Andrew Holness, and Chief Medical Office in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Sheila Campbell-Forrester are both expected to attend.

The Faculty Research Day comprising presentations from departments within the Faculty will take place on Thursday, November 12 at the Main Medical Lecture Theatre, University Hospital of the West Indies.

On Friday, November 13, there will be a workshop focusing on child health. The workshop aims to highlight the UWI’s research in child health and development and to provide a forum for discussion of controversial issues related to child health and development. Among the topics for discussion are   The First Two Years; Behavioural, Mental and Emotional Issues; Sexual Issues and Abortion, Law and Practice.  The workshop will also be held at the Main Medical Lecture Theatre, University Hospital of the West Indies.