Can online social nets help you get healthier? - A virtual round-table on October 18th

(From Tom Valente, one of the leading experts on SN's in Health.  His book is excerpted in the Trunk readings and available on reserve in Ginn.)

Of potential interest to many of you, Nathan Cobb (Legacy Institute), Bernie Hogan (Oxford Internet Institute), and Tom Valente (University of Southern California) will

take part in a GE Healthcare Virtual Roundtable on October 18th, between 16:00-16:45 BST,  asking; “Can online social networks help you get healthier?”, exploring the possible role of social networking in improving health behaviour.

We will discuss issues relating to the possible effect and evaluation of online social media health campaigns. The roundtable will be recorded on an open conference call, with participation available to all.

The Twitter hashtag for questions, comments and views before, during and after this event is #socialhealth

For more information please visit: http://bit.ly/OXMdI6

Or register directly here: http://bit.ly/socialhealthroundtable

I hope that you can join us on October 18th.