Dec 15th ISES Webinar: COVID-19 and Air Pollution in South Asia

Posted by Alison Connolly on 24th Nov 2020

As a result of COVID-related shutdowns, many people around the world experienced blue skies and starry nights for the first time in their lives, albeit for a short time. This, in turn, has led to a renewed focus on need for clean air, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This seminar will present an overview of current research on air pollution and COVID-19 with a focus on South Asia. Key findings from studies to assess changes in air quality during COVID-related lockdowns as well as evidence on potential role of exposure to air pollution in susceptibility and severity of COVID-19 infection will be discussed. Free registration for the event at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1066471714405331216

 

Upcoming Webinar with Dr. Pallavi Pant
 

 Title: COVID-19 and Air Pollution in South Asia 
Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2020
Time: 6:00am - 7:00am ET
Presenter: Dr. Pallavi Pant

Register for the event: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1066471714405331216

 

Description: As a result of COVID-related shutdowns, many people around the world experienced blue skies and starry nights for the first time in their lives, albeit for a short time. This, in turn, has led to a renewed focus on the need for clean air, especially in low- and middle-income countries. This seminar will present an overview of current research on air pollution and COVID-19 with a focus on South Asia. Key findings from studies to assess changes in air quality during COVID-related lockdowns as well as evidence on the potential role of exposure to air pollution in susceptibility and severity of COVID-19 infection will be discussed.

About the Presenter
Pallavi is a Staff Scientist at Health Effects Institute (HEI), based in Boston, MA. She has more than a decade of experience in research and public engagement on air pollution, particularly in South Asia. Her research has focused on characterization and assessment of urban air quality including particulate matter speciation and source apportionment and exposure monitoring and assessment. Before joining HEI in 2018, she conducted research on outdoor air pollution in the United Kingdom, India, the USA, Canada, and Ghana. She has written a variety of research and popular media articles on air pollution. She serves as the social media editor for the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology and is active in several initiatives to promote public understanding of air pollution and its impacts. She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Health from the University of Birmingham, UK, and a Masters in Environmental Studies from TERI School of Advanced Studies, India.
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