The Asia and Western Pacific Chapter (formerly the Asia Chapter) was formed in 2005. The Chapter promotes communication among Asian and Western Pacific ISEE members, organizes activities focused on local interests, and facilitates capacity building for environmental epidemiology in Asian and Western Pacific countries, including the following areas:
- Identifying common environmental health problems
- Developing research methodology for exposure assessment, outcome evaluation, and risk characterization
- Establishing mechanisms for cross-cultural comparisons of environmental risk factors for health problems.
- Promoting research and education in environmental and occupational health
Upcoming Chapter Events
ISEE SIG Webinar – Armed Conflict and Environmental Health
Topic: Environmental Health Consequences of Military Interventions in Iraq
Date: December 10
Time: 2:30 PM EST
Speakers: Drs. Al-Delaimy and Rubaii
Moderator: Dr. Wells
Registration link:
https://ucsd.zoom.us/meeting/register/v5WvEHI-TJaopTzRWTJbRg
2026 Asia Summer School on Time-Series Regression for Public Health
Date: 13–17 July, 2026
Venue: University of Tokyo
Registration opens on 1 April 2026
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Asia and Western Pacific Chapter
A regional Chapter of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology, a scientif society in environmental epidemiology, that impacts research, training and policy worldwide and within the geographical region of the Chapter.
Our Vision
We are a scientific association in environmental epidemiology that impacts research, training and policy worldwide.
Why Join ISEE
ISEE provides a forum for the discussion of problems unique to the study of health and the environment.
Annual Conference
38th Annual Conference of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology will take place August 31- September 2, 2026 in Munich, Germany