Population Health Colloquium: Meet Joseph F. Coughlin, PhD, MIT Age Lab

The Seventeenth Population Health Colloquium organized by the Jefferson College of Population Health convened in Philadelphia, PA from March 27-29, 2017 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.

David Nash, MD, MBA Dean of the Jefferson College of Population Health served as master of ceremonies presiding over 2 1/2 days of power packed presentations by key thought leaders in population health sciences.

In today's uncertain and volatile climate, the practice of population health has taken on even more importance. As health care leaders, we understand the impact of social determinants on our nation's health. The fact that zip code is a better predictor of health than a person's genetic code is a clear indicator of the need to create healthier communities.

In this interview we chat with Joseph F. Coughlin, Ph.D., is founder and Director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology AgeLab. He teaches in MIT's Department of Urban Studies & Planning and the Sloan School’s Advanced Management Program. His research focuses on how demographic change, technology, social trends and consumer behavior drive innovations in business and government.

Enjoy!