Hello ISBNPA Community,

Please read the request for help from our colleague Dr Grace Dibben below.

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Dear colleague,

We would like to ask for your contribution in developing reporting guidelines for studies using accelerometry.

Our study aims to develop a reporting checklist for studies using accelerometry to measure physical activity, sedentary behaviour or sleep. By identifying and rating essential items for reporting, we aim to improve transparency, reproducibility and quality of research using these devices.

If you have expertise in accelerometry, clinical trials or health research, we’d love your input!  Please register your interest to participate via the link below:

REGISTRATION LINK

After registering, we’ll follow up with additional details and a link to the survey.  

It is important that we capture a wide range of views and so we encourage you to share the link widely with anyone you consider may have an interest in this project.

If you have any questions, please contact:

consort-accelerometry@glasgow.ac.uk or grace.dibben@glasgow.ac.uk

Thank you for considering this opportunity.

Dr Grace Dibben

Research Associate

MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit

School of Health and Wellbeing

University of Glasgow

Clarice Pears Building

90 Byres Road

Glasgow

G12 8TB

Tel: 0141 330 4042

grace.dibben@glasgow.ac.uk
www.glasgow.ac.uk/sphsu
@theSPHSU

ISBNPA has been working hard to develop a course to help build leadership skills; The “Building Future Leaders Program”. The pilot program will focus on core leadership modules of strategic thinking and decision making, building a successful team, and networking and collaboration. We are currently seeking expressions of interest from MCRs to be involved in the very first pilot program to be run May-August 2024. If you are interested, please complete the form using this link https://cqu.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHnAXgAd9UWRPIG.

Applications will close on the 20th April 2024 11:59pm (CET time). If you have any questions about the program, please do not hesitate to contact the Leadership Development Program Co-Chairs, Steph Chappel (s.chappel@cqu.edu.au) and Jenna Hollis (Jenna.Hollis@health.nsw.gov.au).

1. Physical Activity for Health (PAfH) Measurement Training Course
2. and a PhD Studenship

Both have submission deadlines in the first days of August, 2023.

See below for more information

ISBNPA is disseminating this webinar opportunity.

On June 15 (14:30-16:00 CEST), JPI HDHL organizes a webinar entitled ‘Ultra- processed foods: towards a balanced perspective’.

What?

The term ultra-processed foods often ignites strong opinions and even controversies. JPI HDHL is organising a webinar with key experts on the topic, to shine a more balanced light on ultra-processed foods from various perspectives and to explore the latest scientific insights into health, equity and sustainability. Questions such as what are the advantages and disadvantages? What is the role of ultra-processed foods from a health equity perspective? These and more will be addressed during the upcoming webinar.

Speakers
Dr. Kevin Hall
National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institute of Health
Link to bio

Prof. Carlos Augusto Monteiro
School of Public Health, University of Sao Paulo

Prof. Edith Feskens
Global Nutrition, Wageningen University & Research
Link to bio

Registration
Register for the event via this link.

ISBNPA is disseminating this webinar opportunity.

World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior for Persons with Living with Disabilities: Process to Practice

Join us for the next event in the NIH Office of Disease Prevention (ODP)
Prevention in Focus Webinar Series!

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

12:00–1:00 p.m. ET

About the Webinar

WHO released the first global public health guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behavior for people living with disabilities in 2020.

People living with disabilities are more than twice as likely to be physically inactive as those without disabilities, increasing the physical, mental, and social health risks. Lower participation reflects additional barriers faced, including physical, personal, social, and environmental barriers. Evidence suggests that there are no significant risks to engaging in physical activity that is appropriate to an individual’s current activity level, health status, and physical function. The health benefits accrued generally outweigh the risks. The evidence also emphasizes the benefits of limiting sedentary behavior.

This presentation presents an overview of the guidelines, their development process, and practical application. It highlights critical considerations for implementing the new recommendations for people living with disabilities, in line with the human rights agenda underpinning the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018–2030: More Active People for a Healthier World and allied policies.

About Catherine Carty

Dr. Catherine Carty leads the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Chair on Inclusive Physical Activity and Sport at Munster Technological University in Ireland. This chair has responsibility for advancing the rights of persons with disabilities as aligned with UNESCO global policy. She leads an international consortium to promote disability inclusion in and through sports, physical activity, and physical education. Dr. Carty advocates the sustainable development principle of no one left behind.

About Lindsay Lee

Lindsay Lee is an Analytics Solutions Architect with the Analytics Services team at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. She previously served as a Technical Officer at WHO where she supported all aspects of the WHO Blindness and Deafness Prevention, Disability and Rehabilitation program, particularly focused on disability data. In her time at WHO, she helped contribute to WHO’s guidance on physical activity for people experiencing disabilities. She also worked on WHO’s initial guidance on protecting people living with disabilities amid the COVID-19 outbreak, in collaboration with other UN agencies, and she contributed to the development of the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy and its implementation at WHO.

Eligibility criteria:

• Early career researchers (including trainees) who are no more than 5 years post-PhD or senior PhD students who are in their final year of study
  • If post 5 years due to a career disruption, please provide a statement of explanation.
• Scope of the project must fit with theme of ageing
• Maximum of ONE project submission per applicant
• Must be a member of the Ageing SIG
  • You can join the SIG at or before you submit your application

To apply for this opportunity, please fill out the form and send it to Libby Richards (email above or HERE).

Due November 11, 2022 by 11:59pm ET

The Socioeconomic Inequalities SIG wants to express to all our international inequality researchers the will to have you as a part of our leadership team. We are looking for leadership team members that represent our global ISBNPA membership.

There are opportunities to help us in some activities like preparing newsletters, planning webinars, and organizing the Annual Meeting SIG session and social activities.

If you are interested in joining the leadership team of this SIG, please send an email to sonia.vladimira@ulusofona.pt until August 15, 2022.

Let’s be part of the Socioeconomic Inequalities SIG growth having in mind the promotion of more inclusive and equitable social contexts related to nutrition, physical activity, and sedentary behaviours.

Due July 15, 2022 by 11:59pm ET

This seed funding opportunity has been developed to assist ECRs and/or senior PhD students with a research initiative or project and/or to collect pilot data to inform future research endeavors. This funding, of up to $1,250 USD, is available for a one-year period. Awarding and distribution of funds is contingent on available funding for that year and subject to final review and recommendation by the ISBNPA executive committee. Please write your application with the elements below and submit it to the chair of the CPM Special Interest Group at: linda.trinh@utoronto.ca

Eligibility criteria:

• Early career researchers (including trainees) who are no more than 5 years post-PhD or senior PhD students who are in their final year of study
  • If post 5 years due to a career disruption, please provide a statement of explanation.
• Scope of the project must fit with theme of cancer prevention and management
• Maximum of ONE project submission per applicant
• Must be a member of the Cancer Prevention and Management (CPM) SIG

1. Project Title

• Project Investigators and affiliations

• Rationale/Introduction of the proposed project (maximum 200 words)

• Aims/Objectives (maximum 100 words)

• Methodology/Study Design (maximum 500 words)

• Significance of the project (maximum 150 words)

•  How does this research contribute to the vision and/or aims of the CPM SIG specifically and ISBNPA in general? (100 words)

• Will the research team include other SIG members? If so, how will these members contribute to the scope of the research? (100 words)

• Please provide details of how this research will be utilised to inform future research proposals (100 words)

1. Please provide a brief itemised budget and justification for these budget items for the proposed project. Please use the template below (add rows where necessary).

PLEASE NOTE: Unless specified otherwise, seed funding is available for project operating costs (e.g., research staff, equipment/software, travel for data collection, etc.). Non-operating costs (e.g., conference travel, tuition or student fees, supplementing researcher salaries, etc.) are not eligible for seed funding. Maximum funding of up to $1,250 USD.

Other Attachments:

• Please also include a brief 2 page CV of the lead investigator who is applying for these funds.
• Career disruption statement (if relevant)

ISBNPA is pleased to be able to offer scholarships for #ISBNPA2022 attendees.
Up to 10 eligible colleagues will receive up to 1000 USD and free registration for the conference.
This scholarship is available to everyone, but note that colleagues from LMIC and students will be given priority.

Please note that this is unlikely to cover all expenses incurred in attending the meeting and attendees will be expected to self-fund any shortfall.

The funds will be made available only after the meeting, via a PayPal or bank transfer – no funds will be available before or during the meeting. A report and proof of the expenses must be provided in order to be refunded.

Please complete the following form by March 31, 2022.

https://forms.gle/JYSsrMGEAUJsnfGg6

If you have any questions please contact António Palmeira (ISBNPA Executive Director at executivedirector@isbnpa.org).

Job Description 

We are seeking an Editor-in-Chief for IJBNPA to handle new submissions, and continue to enhance the journal’s quality and reputation. IJBNPA is currently a Q1 and 6.457 Impact factor publication.

Key Tasks 

The tasks to be undertaken will include but not be limited to: 

• Solicit, receive and process new contributions to the journal from June 1st 2022 to May 2024, through the peer review process via the Springer/BMC online submission system. 
• Appoint and supervise the Deputy-Editors, Associate Editors and the Editorial Board. 
• Maintain and enhance the journal’s quality and reputation. 
• Work with the publisher and the Editorial Board to develop the editorial strategy and direction of the journal and to serve as ambassador for the journal. 

• Promote the journal via social media, professional meetings and other opportunities.  
• Work in partnership with ISBNPA to advance the research field of behavioral nutrition and physical activity.  
• Manage the Editorial Assistant / Journal Manager 

Person Specification 

Desirable traits in a candidate include:  

• Breadth of knowledge in the various topics, research methods, and professional issues encompassed by the journal.  
• Experience with the peer review process associated with scholarly work in behavioral nutrition and physical activity.  
• Enthusiasm for continuing to build the publication’s content and reputation. 
• Maintenance of high standards in research.  
• Candidates should have a demonstrated ability to exercise timely, clear, and fair judgements in difficult decision-making circumstances, as well as excellent organisational skills and a high degree of commitment. 

Springer/BMC will provide an annual stipend as well as the online manuscript and peer review management system. (The current editor has donated this stipend to the Society in lieu of ISBNPA memberships for the Associate Editors but this will be a decision for the new EIC). Training will be provided on the system, and an Editorial Assistant will be assigned by the Society (ISBNPA) to assist with the administration of the system. 

Application Procedure 

Applications must include a letter of interest, specifically referring to why you believe you are particularly qualified for the role of Editor-in-Chief and how you see your role in the future development and direction of the journal (maximum of 2 sides of A4). A short CV should also be submitted (maximum of 2 sides of A4).

Applications should be sent to this email.

Timeline 

• Call is opne until December 31st, 2021.
• Applications will be evaluated, potentially with individual interviews, during January, 2022.
• A decision is made by February 15, 2022.
• Training of the new EiC should start in early March, 2022 until the handover in late May 2022.