2012 National Health Law Conference

Save the date!  May 4 & 5, 2012.

Registration will be available in December 2011.

This biennial conference will bring together leading scholars, policy-makers, practicing lawyers and health care professionals to explore how law can address global health issues. Panelists will present research papers and lead discussions on:

• The role of law in addressing the global challenges of chronic diseases and obesity
• Global health issues in vulnerable populations, including: gender inequalities, mental health, and aboriginal health issues
• Human rights and reproductive/maternal health, and the role human rights litigation can play in improving global welfare
• Global issues in new reproductive health technologies and medical tourism
• The impact of free trade on access to pharmaceuticals in a global context

The Conference is organized by the CIHR Training Program in Health Law, Ethics & Policy and the Health Law Group, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact info@healthlawtraining.ca.