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SER President's Message
"I began writing this, my final President’s Corner article, several times—drafting, revising, and starting over more than I can count. I would write a few lines, delete them, and start again. I probably did that five or six times. There is so much I want to say, and yet finding the right words has not been easy. So here it is—maybe not perfect, but heartfelt...."
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SPC President's message
"Greetings, It is finally here — the 2026 Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, June 23–26, 2026. It is hard to believe how quickly this past year has gone by. I still remember the excitement of last year’s meeting, and now we are preparing to gather once again as a community of students, postdoctoral scholars, early-career investigators, mentors, colleagues, and friends...."
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ser 2026 elections
Congratulations to our newly elected leaders and thank you to all members who participated in this year’s election. We appreciate the dedication and perspective each officer brings to SER. They will begin their roles in July, after the Annual Meeting in Phoenix. We look forward to welcoming them into their new positions!
president elect
Magdalena Cerdá NYU Langone HealthCanva Design Essentials
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MEMBER AT LARGE Awards Committee
Meredith Shiels National Institutes of Health
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MEMBER AT LARGE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Nadia N. Abuelezam Michigan State University
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HONORING OUR 2026 AWARD RECEIPIENTS
The 2026 SER Award Winners will be honored at the Annual Meeting in Phoenix. We will recognize these individuals whose contributions, leadership, and dedication have strengthened our community and advanced the mission of SER. Each recipient represents excellence in their field, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements together.
2026 Award Winners
Susan Sacks & Joseph Lynn Lyon Distinguished Service to SER Award
Andrew Olshan University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Kenneth Rothman Career Accomplishment Award
Jonathan Samet University of Colorado
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Sherman A. James Diverse & Inclusive Epidemiology Award
Malinee Neelamegam University of North Texas
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Noel Weiss & Tom Koepsell Excellence in Education Award
Michelle Odden Stanford University
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Marshall Joffe Epidemiologic Methods Research Award
Kara Rudolph Columbia University
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Roger Detels Distinguished Researcher Award in Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Giridhara Babu Qatar University
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Carol J. Rowland Hogue Award for Outstanding Mid-Career Achievement
Adina Zeki Al Hazzouri Columbia University
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Brian MacMahon Early Career Epidemiologist Award
Kosuke Inoue Kyoto University
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Lilienfeld Postdoctoral Prize Paper Award
Rachael Ross University of Utah
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Tyroler Student Prize Paper Award
Ning Zhang University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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2026 Annual Meeting
June 23-26, 2026
Phoenix, AZ
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It is not too late to register for the 2026 SER Annual Meeting!
Don’t miss your chance to connect with epidemiologists from across the globe and engage with cutting‑edge research.
Register today: Annual Meeting Registration
Visit the Conference Page to view all conference details.
Whova Conference App
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Note: Your Whova account will be linked to the same email address you used to register for the annual meeting.
Annual Meeting Program is now LIVE!
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Member Insight
Sonia Grandi
What sparked your decision to become an epidemiologist?
My path to becoming an epidemiologist was not linear and began while I was working as a research coordinator conducting research in cardiology. During this time, I was working with a colleague who was completing his PhD in epidemiology, and we would have a lot of really interesting and very nerdy conversations about epidemiology...
SER Playlist
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in the Perinatal Period
Authors: Emilie Bruzelius and Marian P. Jarlenski
Overview:
The prevalence of opioid use disorder (OUD) in pregnancy has increased substantially over the past two decades and overdose is now the leading cause of postpartum mortality in the US. Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) are central to efforts to improve maternal and infant health, however receipt falls well below need, and questions remain regarding which medications work best, in what settings, and for whom...
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SER Mid-Year Abstract Issue
Now Live on EPIDEMIOLOGY Site
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