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SUMMARY:Deploying AI in Global Health: Partnerships\, Power\, and Public Value
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Harvard Global Health Institute and co-organized by the Center for Bioethics at Harvard Medical School. \nAs artificial intelligence expands across global health\, a new wave of partnerships between technology companies\, philanthropies\, and governments is reshaping how AI is deployed in low-resource settings. Initiatives such as the OpenAI-Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Horizon1000 Partnership and a recent memorandum of understanding between the government of Rwanda and Anthropic\, aim to accelerate AI adoption across sectors. \nThis webinar will examine the opportunities and tensions surrounding global AI deployment through the lens of Rwanda. The panel will bring together a leading researcher on AI governance and safety and one of the architects of Rwanda’s national AI strategy. They will reflect on practical insights that can inform how governments and funders can build equitable and locally driven partnerships to deploy AI-driven innovation in global health. \nThis event is free and open to the public.  \nRegister \n  \nSpeakers\nChinasa T. Okolo\, Ph.D.\nFounder and Scientific Director\, Technecultura \nChinasa T. Okolo\, Ph.D.\, is the Founder of Technecultura\, a Policy Specialist at the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (ODET)\, and a recent Computer Science Ph.D. graduate from Cornell University. Her research focuses on AI governance and safety for the Global Majority\, datafication and algorithmic marginalization\, and the geopolitical impacts of AI. Dr. Okolo has been recognized as one of the world’s most influential people in AI by TIME\, honored in the inaugural Forbes 30 Under 30 AI list\, and advises numerous multilateral institutions\, national governments\, corporations\, and nonprofits. She is a former Fellow at the Brookings Institution and has worked in research-based roles at Apple and Microsoft. Her research has been covered widely in media outlets and published at top-tier venues in human-computer interaction and sociotechnical computing. Learn more about Dr. Chinasa T. Okolo at www.chinasatokolo.com. \n  \nEsther Kunda\nDirector General\, Innovation & Emerging Technologies\, Ministry of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Innovation of Rwanda \nEsther Kunda is the Director General in charge of Innovation and Emerging Technologies at the Ministry of ICT and Innovation where she drives policy initiatives and interventions to support the Rwandan innovation ecosystem and development of new emerging technologies in the country. She recently spearheaded key initiatives such as the National AI policy\, the fintech strategy\, and Hanga Pitchfest\, among others. She is also a councilor representing Rwanda in the ITU Council. Before joining the Ministry of ICT and Innovation\, Esther Kunda was the Policy\, Innovation and Community of Scientists Manager at the Next Einstein Forum (NEF). She managed the development of NEF policy initiatives and worked closely with the NEF Community of Scientists on science engagement activities\, such as the NEF Africa Science Week across Africa. Before joining NEF\, she was at Intel as Education Support Manager and as product development for Tigo Rwanda. She has experience in product development\, business strategy\, policy and innovation. \n  \nAbout the Global Health Coffee Sessions\nThe Global Health Coffee Sessions is a virtual series of timely conversations on wide-ranging topics at the intersection of health\, policy\, and global cooperation. The series brings together global health experts\, policymakers\, and practitioners from Harvard and beyond for dynamic\, forward-looking discussions. \nAll sessions are hosted virtually via Zoom\, recorded\, and available afterward on our YouTube Channel. \nThe Harvard Global Health Institute provides a platform for different perspectives and debates within the field of global health through a variety of media. The views expressed in these events and programs are solely those of the speakers\, authors\, researchers\, and participating audience. As such\, they do not speak for the institute or the university.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/deploying-ai-in-global-health/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual: Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana: Reflections on Health Leadership in Rwanda
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana\, Minister of Health of Rwanda\, physician\, and epidemiologist\, whose leadership has helped shape one of the most equitable and resilient health systems in the world. Dr. Nsanzimana will share insights into his work strengthening Rwanda’s national health system\, including expanding universal health coverage\, leveraging digital health innovations\, and building strong community-based care. He will reflect on Rwanda’s remarkable progress in improving health outcomes and discuss how leadership\, innovation\, and data-driven policymaking can advance health equity at scale. \nHeld in partnership with the Center for International Development at Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard University Center for African Studies\, this event invites Harvard students from across disciplines to explore these practical lessons. The conversation will be followed by a moderated Q&A. \nOpen to current Harvard undergraduate and graduate students with an HUID. \nRegister \n  \nSpeaker \n \nDr. Sabin Nsanzimana\nMinister of Health\, Rwanda \nDr. Sabin Nsanzimana is the Minister of Health of Rwanda\, appointed in November 2022. A physician and epidemiologist\, he previously led the Rwanda Biomedical Centre\, the University Teaching Hospital of Butare\, and Rwanda’s national HIV and hepatitis programs. He holds a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Basel and has authored over 230 scientific publications. Dr. Nsanzimana has led major clinical trials and multi-country research collaborations. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and lectures in Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Rwanda.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/conversation-dr-sabin-nsanzimana-rwanda/
LOCATION:Rubenstein 414-AB\, Harvard Kennedy School\, 79 John F. Kennedy Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Building Cancer Research Capacity in Africa
DESCRIPTION:Africans suffer from disproportionately high rates of cancer\, and cancer mortality is expected to more than double in Africa in the next 25 years. To address this pending public health crisis\, capacity for research\, workforce\, and clinical care must be developed. \nIn this presentation\, Dr. Rebbeck will offer an exposition of the problems and suggestions to address them. Examples include the development of research and clinical translation by the Men of African Descent and Carcinoma of the Prostate (MADCaP) Network that builds an African knowledge base around factors driving prostate cancer disparities in Africa. Additional initiatives like the African Oncogenetics Network and the STARS Training Program further enhance research capacity by training African scientists\, establishing biobanks\, supporting mentorship\, and ensuring sustainable\, high-impact cancer research infrastructure that benefits both African communities and the global scientific community. \nThis event is free and open to the public and will include time for audience Q&A.  \nRegister \n  \nSpeaker \n \nTimothy R. Rebbeck\, PhD\nVincent L. Gregory\, Jr. Professor of Cancer Prevention\, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health and Dana Farber Cancer Institute \nTimothy R. Rebbeck is the founding director of the Zhu Family Center for Global Cancer Prevention at Harvard Chan School and director of the Center for Global Health Equity at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. He directs large\, multi-center studies and international consortia that have identified genetic\, molecular\, and epidemiological factors associated with cancer risk\, outcomes\, and disparities. He leads the international Men of African Descent and Carcinoma of the Prostate (MADCaP) network and has led a number of consortia studying hereditary cancer risk and prevention. He also directs the NCI-funded African cancer STARS training program that supports career development for African cancer researchers and project managers. Dr. Rebbeck has mentored over 65 trainees\, most of whom hold positions in academia. He has been continuously funded by the NIH since 1994. Dr. Rebbeck joined the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Harvard Chan School in 2015 as the Vincent L. Gregory\, Jr. Professor of Cancer Prevention. \n  \nAbout the Global Health Coffee Sessions\nThe Global Health Coffee Sessions is a virtual series of timely conversations on wide-ranging topics at the intersection of health\, policy\, and global cooperation. The series brings together global health experts\, policymakers\, and practitioners from Harvard and beyond for dynamic\, forward-looking discussions. \nAll sessions are hosted virtually via Zoom\, recorded\, and available afterward on our YouTube Channel. \nThe Harvard Global Health Institute provides a platform for different perspectives and debates within the field of global health through a variety of media. The views expressed in these events and programs are solely those of the speakers\, authors\, researchers\, and participating audience. As such\, they do not speak for the institute or the university.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/event-building-cancer-research-capacity-in-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual: Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Frameworks for Advancing and Governing Ethical AI in Global Health
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding across global health\, with growing investment and use in research\, service delivery\, and health systems strengthening. While these technologies offer significant potential\, they also raise important questions about equity\, accountability\, and ethical implementation. \nThis webinar will explore how governance and ethical frameworks can keep pace with innovation\, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The discussion will highlight emerging approaches to transparent\, inclusive governance and practical strategies to ensure AI supports public health priorities and advances health equity rather than reinforcing existing disparities. \nHosted in partnership with the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics. This event is free and open to the public.  \nRegister \n  \nSpeakers\n \nGabriela Ramos\, MPA\nFormer Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences at UNESCO \nGabriela Ramos is an accomplished international leader dedicated to building a more prosperous\, just\, and sustainable world. An economist\, diplomat\, and policy expert from Mexico\, she brings over 30 years of global leadership experience. Throughout her career\, she has played a pivotal role in advancing global agreements and implementing impactful reforms in artificial intelligence\, gender equality\, international taxation\, inclusive growth\, education\, and climate action. From 2020 – 2025\, she served as Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences at UNESCO\, delivering transformative results. Under her leadership\, UNESCO emerged as a global leader on AI ethics\, anti-racism\, and gender equality. She also advanced youth empowerment\, science-policy dialogue\, and the role of sport in development\, with a 143% budget increase\, strong internal restructuring\, and renewed team motivation. Previously\, at the OECD\, she served as G20 Sherpa and Chief of Staff\, leading major reforms including global tax reform\, inclusive growth\, education (PISA)\, and the Paris Agreement. She also helped expand OECD membership and tripled its budget. \n  \n \nAlessandro Blasimme\, PhD\nSenior Scientist\, Department of Health Sciences and Technology\, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zurich) \nDr. Alessandro Blasimme holds a MA in bioethics from La Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)\, as well as a PhD in bioethics from the University of Milan – European School of Molecular Medicine (Italy). He has held research appointments at the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) as well as the University of Zurich (Switzerland)\, before joining the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) as a senior researcher in bioethics in 2017. In 2013 he received a Fulbright-Schuman Scholarship to undertake research at Harvard University (USA). His activities revolve around ethical and policy issues in biomedical innovation and biotechnology. His areas of expertise include stem cell biology\, regenerative medicine\, genetic engineering\, digital health and ageing. \n  \nAbout the Global Health Coffee Sessions\nThe Global Health Coffee Sessions is a virtual series of timely conversations on wide-ranging topics at the intersection of health\, policy\, and global cooperation. The series brings together global health experts\, policymakers\, and practitioners from Harvard and beyond for dynamic\, forward-looking discussions. \nAll sessions are hosted virtually via Zoom\, recorded\, and available afterward on our YouTube Channel. \nThe Harvard Global Health Institute provides a platform for different perspectives and debates within the field of global health through a variety of media. The views expressed in these events and programs are solely those of the speakers\, authors\, researchers\, and participating audience. As such\, they do not speak for the institute or the university.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/event-coffee-session-ethical-ai-global-health/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual: Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Aging in Place: The Care Challenge
DESCRIPTION:  \nAround the world\, most people\, when asked\, say that as they age they want to stay at home in their own community rather than move into an institution. This preference raises a challenge once people need additional care and assistance: how can it be provided? Much work has focused on maintaining people’s health and increasing the supply of caregivers\, but this session examines how environments might be supportive and provide settings for both mutual support among older adults and care technologies. \nIn this webinar\, Professor Ann Forsyth examines aging in place through the lens of the built environment. Moving beyond traditional approaches focused on health maintenance and caregiver supply\, she explores how physical environments can support older adults and address the care challenges of an aging population. \nThis event is free and open to the public and will include time for audience Q&A. \nRegister \n  \nSpeaker\n \nAnn Forsyth\, PhD\, MA\nRuth and Frank Stanton Professor of Urban Planning\, Harvard University \nTrained in planning and architecture\, Ann Forsyth is a professor of urban planning at the Harvard Graduate School of Design\, focusing on the social aspects of physical planning and urban development. The big issue behind her research and practice is how to make more sustainable and healthy cities. Professor Forsyth’s current research focuses on developing healthier places in a suburbanizing world\, with overlapping emphases on aging and planned communities. Her education includes a B.Sc. in architecture from the University of Sydney\, M.A. in urban planning from UCLA\, and Ph.D. in city and regional planning from Cornell. \n  \n  \nAbout the Global Research and Innovation Speaker Series\nThe Harvard Global Health Institute’s Global Health Research and Innovation Speaker Series showcases the latest scholarly and scientific advancements in global health across Harvard and beyond\, to make cutting-edge research accessible to a diverse global audience\, and to spark innovative solutions in the pursuit of health equity and improved health outcomes worldwide. The public series takes place virtually on the second Tuesday of each month from 12:00 to 12:45 pm ET. Each session will include a presentation by a featured speaker showcasing their innovative research in global health\, followed by a moderated Q&A. \nThe Harvard Global Health Institute provides a platform for different perspectives and debates within the field of global health through a variety of media. The views expressed in these events and programs are solely those of the speakers\, authors\, researchers\, and participating audience. As such\, they do not speak for the institute or the university.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/research-innovation-ann-forsyth/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual: Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:HGHI Spring 2026 Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join the Harvard Global Health Institute team\, student leaders\, and members of the Harvard community at the HGHI Spring 2026 Open House! \nStop by to learn more about HGHI’s programs\, student opportunities\, and ways to engage with our global health initiatives. This is a great chance to connect with staff and peers who are passionate about global health research\, practice\, and impact across Harvard’s schools. \nWhether you’re already involved with HGHI or just beginning to explore global health\, we welcome you to join us for conversations\, connections\, and community. Light refreshments will be provided. \nDate: Wednesday\, February 4\, 2026\nTime: 2:30–4:30 PM\nLocation: HGHI Office\, 42 Church Street\, Cambridge\, MA (Harvard Square) \nThis event is open to all members of the Harvard community. \nRegister
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/hghi-spring-2026-open-house/
LOCATION:Harvard Global Health Institute\, 42 Church Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Improving Maternal Healthcare Delivery: Insights from Pakistan and Sub-Saharan Africa
DESCRIPTION:Across the globe\, maternal healthcare systems face shared challenges: shortages of skilled providers\, fragmented care pathways\, and overburdened frontline workers. Addressing these gaps requires approaches that strengthen both sides of the care relationship\, empowering women to navigate their health needs while equipping clinicians to deliver respectful\, high-quality care. \nThis webinar highlights two complementary strategies that reflect distinct but aligned approaches to improving maternal care delivery. Dr. Maryam Mustafa of Awaaz-e-Sehat in Pakistan will speak on her experience building an AI-powered\, voice-based assistant designed to give women an accessible entry point into the health system. The tool helps women triage symptoms\, understand when and how to seek care\, flag risks such as pre-eclampsia\, and maintain their own digital health records\, enabling more informed\, timely interactions with providers. Julie Mann of Seed Global Health will share a clinician-focused approach through a “low-dose\, high-frequency” midwifery preceptor model being scaled across sub-Saharan Africa. This program strengthens the backbone of maternal care by supporting midwives to build clinical competence\, listen closely to patients’ concerns\, and deliver care grounded in trust and respect. \nTogether\, these perspectives illustrate how “high-tech” tools that amplify women’s voices and “high-touch” training that centers compassionate\, patient-responsive care can address different challenges within maternal healthcare systems. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nRegister \n  \nSpeakers\n \nMaryam Mustafa\, PhD \nAssociate Professor\, Department of Computer Science\, Lahore University of Management Sciences\nDirector\, Gender and Technology Cluster and the Saida Waheed Gender Center\, Lahore University of Management Sciences\nFounder\, Awaaz-e-Sehat \nDr. Maryam Mustafa is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and the Director of the Saida Waheed Gender Centre at the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)\, Pakistan. She is also the founding Director of the National AI and Maternal Newborn Child Health Hub at LUMS\, funded by the Gates foundation. Her work leverages artificial intelligence to address structural barriers in access to healthcare and information systems\, with a focus on creating inclusive\, contextually grounded AI tools and technologies. She is the founder of Awaaz-e-Sehat\, a speech-based AI system designed to improve maternal health outcomes in Pakistan. Her work in AI-driven innovation has won the  Gates Global Grand Challenges Award\, the Google Academic Research Award in AI and Society\, awards from PATH and the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation. \n  \n \nJulie Mann\, CNM\, MSN\, MPH\nAssociate Director of Midwifery\, Seed Global Health\nDirector of Obstetrics at Mount Auburn Hospital \nJulie Mann\, CNM\, MSN\, MPH is the Director of Obstetrics at Mount Auburn Hospital and Director of Midwifery at Seed Global Health where she guides midwifery programming and supports maternal health initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa. With over 20 years of experience as a midwife in clinical practice and public health\, she specializes in program design\, implementation\, and evaluation to improve maternal health outcomes. \nPreviously\, she worked as the co-director of women’s health for Partners in Health in Haiti and as a MGH Global Health Nursing Fellow at Lira University in Uganda. Julie has also practiced midwifery in the rural southwest while living on Navajo Reservation in New Mexico. Julie earned her MSN from Yale University and her MPH from John Hopkins University and has been recognized as a Fellow in Medical Education at Harvard Medical School and Mount Auburn Hospital. \n  \nAbout the Global Health Coffee Sessions\nThe Global Health Coffee Sessions is a virtual series of timely conversations on wide-ranging topics at the intersection of health\, policy\, and global cooperation. The series brings together global health experts\, policymakers\, and practitioners from Harvard and beyond for dynamic\, forward-looking discussions. \nAll sessions are hosted virtually via Zoom\, recorded\, and available afterward on our YouTube Channel. \nThe Harvard Global Health Institute provides a platform for different perspectives and debates within the field of global health through a variety of media. The views expressed in these events and programs are solely those of the speakers\, authors\, researchers\, and participating audience. As such\, they do not speak for the institute or the university.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/event-strategies-for-maternal-healthcare-delivery/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Neuropsychiatric Genetics in African Populations: Lessons from the Past Decade and Future Directions
DESCRIPTION:  \nOver the past decade\, the Neuropsychiatric Genetics of African Populations (NeuroGAP) initiative has transformed how scientists understand the genetic foundations of mental health. In this talk\, Dr. Karestan Koenen will share insights from this landmark research effort\, which spans Ethiopia\, Kenya\, South Africa\, and Uganda\, and reflects deep collaboration across institutions and communities. She will discuss what the field has learned about neuropsychiatric disorders through more inclusive research\, how these findings are reshaping global mental health science\, and where the next decade of discovery may lead. \nThis event highlights Dr. Koenen’s research and perspectives on expanding the global reach of psychiatric genetics to advance equity and understanding in mental health science and will include time for audience Q&A. This event is free and open to the public. \nRegister \n  \nSpeaker\n \nKarestan Koenen\, PhD\nProfessor of Psychiatric Epidemiology; Director of the Population Health Lab at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health\, Director of the Broad Trauma Initiative at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard \nKarestan C. Koenen\, Ph.D.\, is a clinical psychologist\, epidemiologist\, and author. She is Professor of Psychiatric Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health where she aims to reduce the population burden of mental disorders. Dr. Koenen directs the Broad Trauma Initiative at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard where she is an Institute Member. She is passionate about using science to overcome violence and trauma\, which are major preventable causes of health problems globally.  She has written for the Boston Globe\, the Washington Post\, the Huffington Post\, Thrive Global and Psychology Today.  Her most recent book is Treating Survivors of Childhood Abuse and Interpersonal Trauma\, Second Edition: STAIR Narrative Therapy with Drs. Marylene Cloitre\, Kile Ortigo\, Lisa Cohen and Christie Jackson. \n  \nModerator\n \nGregory Fricchione\, MD\nDirector\, Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine; Director Emeritus\, Division of Psychiatry and Medicine; Director Emeritus\, Pierce Global Division of Psychiatry; MGH Department of Psychiatry; Co-Director\, McCance Center for Brain Health\, Department of Neurology; Mind Body Medicine Professor of Psychiatry\, Harvard Medical School. \nA graduate of New York University School of Medicine and the NYU-Bellevue Psychiatry Residency and Chief Residency and the MGH Fellowship in Consultation Psychiatry\, Dr Fricchione has served on the staffs of Stony Brook University\, Auckland University in New Zealand\, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.  From 2000 to 2002\, he served as The Carter Center Mental Health Program Director for President and Mrs. Carter while on leave of absence from Harvard Medical School. He specializes in neuropsychiatry and psychosomatic medicine and for over 40 years has helped care for patients with severe medical\, neurological and surgical illnesses as a Consult Liaison psychiatrist. He has published more than 350 peer reviewed publications and has authored or co-authored 6 books including the 2011 Compassion and Healing in Medicine: On the Nature and Uses of Attachment Solutions for Separation Challenges (Johns Hopkins University Press) and the 2016 The Science of Stress (University of Chicago Press). He is also the medical editor of the Harvard Medical School Special Report on Stress Management. His research interests include study of the catatonic syndrome\, the neurophysiology of stress and resilience and how the comparative neurology of brain evolution illuminates our concepts of health and illness and medical caregiving. Dr. Fricchione was the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine ACLP Hackett Award winner in 2017. \n  \nAbout the Global Research and Innovation Speaker Series\nThe Harvard Global Health Institute’s Global Health Research and Innovation Speaker Series showcases the latest scholarly and scientific advancements in global health across Harvard and beyond\, to make cutting-edge research accessible to a diverse global audience\, and to spark innovative solutions in the pursuit of health equity and improved health outcomes worldwide. The public series takes place virtually on the second Tuesday of each month from 12:00 to 12:45 pm ET. Each session will include a presentation by a featured speaker showcasing their innovative research in global health\, followed by a moderated Q&A. \nThe Harvard Global Health Institute provides a platform for different perspectives and debates within the field of global health through a variety of media. The views expressed in these events and programs are solely those of the speakers\, authors\, researchers\, and participating audience. As such\, they do not speak for the institute or the university.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/neuropsychiatric-genetics-in-african-populations-lessons-from-the-past-decade-and-future-directions/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual: Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Global Health Coffee Session
DESCRIPTION:The Global Health Coffee Sessions is a virtual series of timely conversations on wide-ranging topics at the intersection of health\, policy\, and global cooperation. The series brings together global health experts\, policymakers\, and practitioners from Harvard and beyond for dynamic\, forward-looking discussions. \nAll sessions are hosted virtually via Zoom\, recorded\, and available afterward on our YouTube Channel. \nThe Harvard Global Health Institute provides a platform for different perspectives and debates within the field of global health through a variety of media. The views expressed in these events and programs are solely those of the speakers\, authors\, researchers\, and participating audience. As such\, they do not speak for the institute or the university.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/global-health-coffee-session/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:See\, Believe\, Create: A Formula to Strengthen Public Health Research and Practice—Dr. Tom Frieden in conversation with Dr. David Blumenthal
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging conversation between Dr. Tom Frieden\, former Director of the CDC and Commissioner of the New York City Health Department\, and Dr. David Blumenthal\, Professor of the Practice of Public Health and Health Policy\, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Dr. Frieden has spent his career strengthening health systems around the world—from transforming tuberculosis care in India and stopping the largest U.S. outbreak of multidrug-resistant TB\, to reducing tobacco use and leading responses to Ebola and other deadly epidemics. \nToday\, he leads Resolve to Save Lives\, partnering with more than 50 countries to address the world’s most urgent health threats. His new book\, The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives—Including Your Own\, distills practical\, evidence-based lessons that empower individuals\, communities\, and policymakers to create a healthier future. All book proceeds support global health organizations and projects. \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Harvard Global Health Institute. \nAttendees can join in-person at Kresge 439 (677 Huntington Avenue\, Boston) or online via Zoom. Please note: In person attendance is limited to HUID holders. \nRegister \n  \nSpeakers\n \nTom Frieden\, MD\, MPH \nPresident and CEO\, Resolve to Save Lives   \nDr. Frieden is the founder and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives\, a global health organization that accelerates action against the world’s deadliest health threats. Resolve to Save Lives has worked with governments and other partners in more than 60 countries to save millions of lives. Dr. Tom Frieden previously served as director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and New York City Health Commissioner\, where he led efforts that increased life expectancy by 3 years and helped end major health crises including the largest US outbreak of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis\, the 2014 West Africa Ebola epidemic\, and responses to H1N1\, Zika\, and other threats. He also helped start Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s global health philanthropy\, particularly the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use. A member of the National Academy of Medicine\, his work has appeared in medical journals including The New England Journal of Medicine\, JAMA\, and The Lancet as well as media outlets including the New York Times\, Washington Post\, and The Wall Street Journal. \nHis book\, The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives—Including Your Own\, distills four decades of public health leadership into a clear\, actionable framework to prevent unnecessary deaths. The book bridges the gap between what we know and what we do\, showing how to save lives at scale. Proceeds from the book will go to projects Resolve to Save Lives supports in the fight for health progress around the world. \n  \n \nDavid Blumenthal\, M.D.\, M.P.P.\nProfessor of the Practice of Public Health and Health Policy\, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health \nDr. Blumenthal is the former president of The Commonwealth Fund. He is formerly the Samuel O. Thier Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Chief Health Information and Innovation Officer at Partners Healthcare System in Boston (now Mass General Brigham). From 2009 to 2011\, he served as the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology\, with the charge to build an interoperable\, private\, and secure nationwide health information system and to support the widespread\, meaningful use of health IT. \nPreviously\, Dr. Blumenthal was a practicing primary care physician\, director of the Institute for Health Policy\, and professor of medicine and health policy at Massachusetts General Hospital/Partners Healthcare System and Harvard Medical School. He is the author of more than 300 scholarly publications and books\, including Heart of Power: Health and Politics in the Oval Office. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and serves on a number of boards\, including the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation\, The Carol Emmott Foundation\, and the editorial board of the New England Journal of Medicine. He has also served on the staff of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Health and Scientific Research\, and is the founding chairman of AcademyHealth\, the national organization of health services researchers.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/event-hsph-book-talk-tom-frieden/
LOCATION:Kresge 439 (677 Huntington Avenue\, Boston)
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SUMMARY:Rethinking American Indian Mental Health Services: Explorations in Alter-Native Psy-ence
DESCRIPTION:  \nSince the early stages of his career\, Joseph P. Gone has been examining depression and problem drinking within his own community on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in Montana. During this work\, he interviewed a cultural traditionalist named Traveling Thunder\, who linked substance abuse challenges to the historical and ongoing impacts of Euro-American colonization on community life. \nBuilding on these insights\, Professor Gone proposes an alternative Indigenous mental health discourse\, an “alter-Native psy-ence”\, that contests and recasts mainstream psychiatric concepts and reframes “mental health” problems as postcolonial disorders. \nThis event will highlight Professor Gone’s research and perspectives on rethinking American Indian mental health services and will include time for audience Q&A. This event is free and open to the public. \nRegister \n  \nSpeaker\n \nJoseph P. Gone\, PhD \nProfessor of Anthropology and of Global Health and Social Medicine; Faculty Director of the Harvard University Native American Program \nJoseph P. Gone is Professor of Anthropology and of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard University\, where he also serves as the Faculty Director of the Harvard University Native American Program. An international expert in the psychology and mental health of American Indians and other Indigenous Peoples\, Professor Gone has collaborated with tribal communities for 30 years to critique conventional mental health services and to harness traditional culture and spirituality for advancing Indigenous well-being. As a clinical-community psychologist and action researcher\, he has published over 100 scientific articles and received recognition in his fields through more than 25 fellowships and career awards\, including a Guggenheim Fellowship. Professor Gone is a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Illinois\, and he also trained at Dartmouth College and McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School. He taught at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor for sixteen years\, where he directed the Native American Studies program prior to joining the faculty at Harvard. An enrolled member of the Aaniiih-Gros Ventre Tribal Nation of Montana\, he also served briefly as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Fort Belknap Indian reservation. He is currently a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science\, and of seven divisions of the American Psychological Association. In 2023\, Gone received a Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology from the American Psychological Foundation. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine. \n  \nModerator\nVikram Patel\, M.B.\,B.S.\, Ph.D.\nPaul Farmer Professor and Chair of Global Health and Social Medicine in the Blavatnik Institute’s Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School \n  \nAbout the Global Research and Innovation Speaker Series\nThe Harvard Global Health Institute’s Global Health Research and Innovation Speaker Series showcases the latest scholarly and scientific advancements in global health across Harvard and beyond\, to make cutting-edge research accessible to a diverse global audience\, and to spark innovative solutions in the pursuit of health equity and improved health outcomes worldwide. The public series takes place virtually on the second Tuesday of each month from 12:00 to 12:45 pm ET. Each session will include a presentation by a featured speaker showcasing their innovative research in global health\, followed by a moderated Q&A. \nThe Harvard Global Health Institute provides a platform for different perspectives and debates within the field of global health through a variety of media. The views expressed in these events and programs are solely those of the speakers\, authors\, researchers\, and participating audience. As such\, they do not speak for the institute or the university.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/event-rethinking-american-indian-mental-health-services/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual: Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Models of Global Collaboration: Practical Approaches to Vaccine Access
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe evolving landscape of global health funding and shifting priorities are redefining how we work together. Countries are reshaping how they address the direct impact on critical health infrastructure by strengthening new and existing collaborations between governments and the private sector. Vaccine delivery is one area where these partnerships are already achieving positive results. \nJoin us for a focused discussion on how nations are advancing local vaccine manufacturing to accelerate health equity. Our panel of experts will offer insights into what national ownership looks like for vaccine development and distribution today\, especially as traditional donor support declines. Whether you are a current or future health professional\, policymaker\, advocate\, or researcher\, you will gain valuable perspectives on how countries are shaping the future of vaccines and health systems amid shifting global support. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nRegister \n  \nSpeakers\n \nJuliet Nabyonga-Orem\, MBChB\, MSc\, PhD\nHealth Systems Advisor\, Participatory Governance & Policy\, WHO Namibia\nProfessor Juliet Nabyonga-Orem is a health economist and health systems expert with experience spanning over two decades. She currently serves as Health Systems Advisor in Participatory Governance & Policy at the World Health Organization and has been instrumental in transforming health systems across numerous African countries. Professor Nabyonga-Orem has published extensively in the areas of health systems and services\, health financing\, health economics\, policy analysis and knowledge translation. She serves as editor for several prestigious public health journals and was previously the Editor in Chief of the journal\, Health Services Insights. \nShe is a member of several scientific committees including the Africa Health Economics and Policy Association (AfHEA); Health systems Global (HSG); the Scientific committee of the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) Joint Undertaking. She was also formerly a member of the Portfolio Board for Global Development of the Research council of Norway. Professor Nayonga-Orem is currently a Professor at North-West University (NWU) Potchefstroom Campus\, South Africa. \n  \n \nWilliam K. Ampofo\, PhD\nExecutive Director\, African Vaccine Manufacturing Initiative\nProfessor William K. Ampofo is Executive Director of the African Vaccine Manufacturing Initiative and has been a leading advocate for local vaccine manufacturing in Africa for over a decade. Professor Ampofo is the former Chief Executive Officer of the National Vaccine Institute and has led extensive vaccine research\, development\, and manufacturing in Ghana. An accomplished virologist\, he is also an Associate Professor at the University of Ghana’s College of Health Sciences\, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research\, and the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences\, where he teaches graduate courses and conducts research on viral diseases. Professor Ampofo serves on numerous national\, regional\, and global committees dedicated to vaccines\, viral diseases\, and health security\, and has served on several WHO advisory groups focused on influenza vaccines\, immunization\, pandemic preparedness\, and Ebola emergency response. \n  \nAbout the Global Health Coffee Sessions\nThe Global Health Coffee Sessions virtual series pivots with a new lineup of timely conversations at the intersection of health\, policy\, and global cooperation. Held on the last Friday of each month from 9:00–10:00 AM ET\, this series brings together global health experts\, policymakers\, and practitioners from Harvard and beyond for dynamic\, forward-looking discussions. \nAll sessions are hosted virtually via Zoom\, recorded\, and available afterward on our YouTube Channel. \nThe Harvard Global Health Institute provides a platform for different perspectives and debates within the field of global health through a variety of media. The views expressed in these events and programs are solely those of the speakers\, authors\, researchers\, and participating audience. As such\, they do not speak for the institute or the university.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/event-coffee-session-models-of-global-collaboration/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Bridging Disciplines\, Advancing Solutions: Harvard’s Global Health Collaborations
DESCRIPTION:  \nAs part of Harvard Worldwide Week\, this event showcases the impact of the Harvard Global Health Institute’s Scholarly Working Group (SWG) Program\, an initiative that brings together faculty across Harvard’s schools\, departments\, and centers to collaborate on pressing global health challenges. Harvard faculty from current and past SWGs will share how the program has fostered interdisciplinary dialogue\, generated key research deliverables\, and sparked innovative events and convenings. From advancing health justice in conflict zones to responding to the health threats of climate change and beyond\, these working groups exemplify how cross-campus collaboration enhances Harvard’s global health efforts.  Join us to learn how the SWG Program supports intellectual partnerships\, builds research communities\, and drives forward-thinking solutions in global health within Harvard and beyond. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \n  \nAgenda\nNetworking Health Care Providers Confronting Climate Change\nMegan Murray\, MD\, MPH\, ScD \nChoose Your Future: Climate Change\, War\, and Health in the Next 50-100 Years\nTina Duhaime\, MD \nIncreasing the Resilience of Threatened Health Systems\nMargaret Bourdeaux\, MD\, MPH \n  \nRegister \n  \nFeatured Panelists\n \nMegan Murray\, M.D.\, Sc.D.\nRonda Stryker and William Johnston Professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Professor of Epidemiology at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health \nMegan Murray\, MD\, MPH\, ScD is an epidemiologist and an infectious disease physician with over 25 years of experience in the management of TB programs and TB epidemiology\, as well as the transmission dynamics of emerging infectious diseases. She is a Professor of Global Health and Social Medicine and an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School\, where she leads the Global Health Research Core\, a multidisciplinary group of researchers who work with the Global Health Delivery Partnership faculty and staff to develop its mission to link research to the teaching and service activities of the Partnership. She is also a Professor of Epidemiology at Harvard School of Public Health and the Director of Research at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Division of Global Health Equity and its sister organization\, Partners In Health. Dr. Murray has conducted field studies in Peru\, Rwanda\, South Africa\, Ukraine\, Russia and the US\, and has previously worked in Kenya\, Niger and Pakistan. Her current interests include identifying ways to reduce the suffering caused by the health impacts of climate change\, especially in low and middle income countries. Dr. Murray led the Harvard Global Health Scholarly Working Group titled the Climate Change and Health Collaborative. \n  \n \nAnn-Christine Duhaime\, M.D.\nNicholas T. Zervas Professor of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School \nDr. Duhaime is a pediatric neurosurgeon at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Professor of Neurosurgery at Harvard Medical School. Her research has focused on traumatic brain injury and recovery in children\, and more recently on climate change\, war\, and health. Her longstanding interest in the relationship between brain\, behavior and environmental issues was explored in her 2022 book\, Minding the Climate (Harvard University Press). She serves as Associate Director of the Mass General Center for the Environment and Health\, as Faculty Associate at Harvard Salata Institute and at the Harvard Global Health Institute\, and as Associate Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Climate Change and Health. Dr. Duhaime led the Harvard Global Health Scholarly Working Group on Climate Change\, War\, and Health: Effects of Intergenerational Global Health Adaptation. \n  \n \nMargaret Bourdeaux\, MD\, MPH\nAssistant Professor at Harvard Medical School; Associate Physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital \nMargaret Bourdeaux\, MD\, MPH\, is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and an Associate Physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital\, where she also serves as the Director of the Health Security Policy Academy in the Division of Global Health Equity. Her professional affiliations extend to being a Faculty Affiliate at Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for the Internet and Society and a member of the Steering Committee for the Massachusetts Consortia of Pathogen Readiness. Dr. Bourdeaux conducts research and fieldwork focused on health systems and institutions in conflict affected states. Her research interests lie at the intersection of health\, international security\, and domestic and global health policy. Dr. Bourdeaux leads the Harvard Global Health Scholarly Working Group titled Increasing the Resilience of Threatened Health Systems. \n  \nAbout the Harvard Global Health Institute’s Scholarly Working Groups\nThe Harvard Global Health Institute’s Scholarly Working Groups are designed to encourage a collaborative environment\, promote inter-faculty gatherings\, and explore and accelerate research areas in topics critical to the advancement of “Health for All”. Each Scholarly Working Group includes faculty from at least two schools across Harvard University. Through these working groups\, we aim to catalyze ideas\, inspire the writing of grants\, policy briefs\, or working papers\, or build networks to advance a program of work. \nThrough our events and programs\, the Harvard Global Health Institute provides a platform for different perspectives and debates within the field of global health through a variety of media. The views expressed in these events and programs are solely those of the speakers\, authors\, researchers\, and participating audience. As such\, they do not speak for the institute or the university.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/event-bridging-disciplines-advancing-solutions-harvards-global-health-collaborations/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Careers in  Global Health: Pathways\, Challenges\, and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:  \nInterested in a future career in global health? As part of Worldwide Week at Harvard\, we invite you to join us in-person at the Mignone Center for Career Success for an engaging panel featuring experts from Harvard Medical School\, the School of Public Health\, and the Business School. They’ll share their journeys into the field\, the skills that helped them succeed\, tips for finding meaningful experiences (in the U.S. and abroad)\, and their thoughts on where the field of global health is headed. \nWhether you’re just exploring or already planning your path\, this is a great chance to learn\, ask questions\, and get inspired! Panelists will share candid insights on refining your focus\, landing your first global health job\, and overcoming uncertainty. This event includes a Q&A session for you to get personalized advice and discover the wide-ranging career paths and opportunities in global health. \nAgenda \n\nPanel Discussion: ~45 minutes\nAudience Q&A: ~15 minutes\nOptional 1:1 Conversations with Panelists (Post-event): ~15 minutes\n\nThis event is available to current Harvard graduate and undergraduate students. \nRegister \n  \nFeatured Panelists\n \nJessica Cohen\, PhD\nProfessor of Health Economics at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health \nJessica Cohen is a Professor of Health Economics at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health\, where she focuses on health policy\, behavioral economics\, and maternal and child health. Her research examines how health systems\, policies\, and programs influence maternal and newborn health in the U.S. and East Africa with the aim of embedding this evidence into policy design and increasing policy impact. Dr. Cohen was a member of the WHO Global Malaria Program’s Technical Expert Group on Surveillance\, Monitoring and Evaluation and has served on NIH expert review panels related to implementation science and impact evaluation. She has also co-authored the behavioral economics chapter in the textbook Health Behavior: Theory\, Research\, and Practice. Her contributions have been recognized through honors like the Alice Hamilton Award and the National Academy of Medicine Healthy Longevity Catalyst Award. \n  \n \nDaniel Palazuelos\, MD\, MPH\nAssistant Professor of Medicine\, HMS; Director of Community-Centered Medical Education\, HMS; Director of Community Health Systems\, PIH \nDaniel Palazuelos\, MD\, MPH is a community health implementer-educator who holds positions at Harvard Medical School (HMS)\, the Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH)\, and Partners In Health (PIH). He started his career in global health equity by living and working with community health workers (CHWs) in impoverished communities in Chiapas\, Mexico\, and these grassroots experiences have deeply influenced his approach to addressing the biggest challenges in global health. He worked over two decades to launch Compañeros En Salud – México (CES\, PIH’s program in Mexico)\, the Financing Alliance for Health (FAH\, which helps governments design and fund ambitious\, affordable\, and at-scale community health programs)\, and the Community Health Impact Coalition (CHIC\, an advocacy\, research and organizing initiative led by many of the most innovative implementers in community health). His unified goal is to assure that our finest clinicians are trained to understand the community perspective\, and our health care system strengthening efforts are aligned to the real needs of people living in the poorest and most difficult circumstances. \n  \n \nChuan-Chin Huang\, ScD\, MSc\nAssociate Epidemiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Instructor at Harvard Medical School \nChuan-Chin Huang\, Sc.D.\, is an epidemiologist and biostatistician dedicated to advancing global health equity and infectious disease research\, particularly tuberculosis. Currently\, he serves as an Associate Epidemiologist at the Division of Global Health Equity at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and as an Instructor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Huang has been involved in numerous interdisciplinary projects focused on understanding bacterial and host factors associated with TB outcomes. His work integrates pathogen and host genomics\, clinical\, and epidemiologic data from longitudinal field studies conducted in Lima Peru. His research has significantly contributed to understanding the transmission dynamics and epidemiology of multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant TB. Ultimately\, his goal is to use data to identify optimal TB control and treatment strategies\, reducing morbidity and mortality from this deadly disease. \n  \n \nAshley V. Whillans\, PhD\, MA\nVolpert Family Associate Professor of Business Administration\, Harvard Business School \nAshley Whillans is the Volpert Family Associate Professor of Business Administration in the Negotiation\, Organizations & Markets Unit at Harvard Business School\, where she teaches Motivation course to MBA students. Her research explores the intersection of behavioral science and organizational effectiveness\, investigating how intangible incentives—such as experiential and time-saving rewards—impact employee motivation\, well-being\, and performance. \nProfessor Whillans’ work examines the critical relationships between time\, money\, and happiness\, with relevance to public health through her focus on stress reduction\, work-life balance\, and psychological well-being. Her research extends globally\, with ongoing projects in the Thar Desert region of India and Nairobi\, Kenya\, examining how time-use patterns affect health and quality of life across diverse populations. As a 2019 Burke Global Health Fellow at Harvard\, she conducted a large-scale field experiment with 1\,200 financially constrained working mothers in Kibera\, Kenya—the largest informal settlement in East Africa—focusing on alleviating “time poverty” among women in developing markets. \n  \nModerator\n \nPrincess Magor Agbozo\nGraduate Student at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health \nPrincess Magor Agbozo is a Master of Science student in Global Health and Population at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She holds a bachelor’s in Public Health from the University of Kentucky. During her undergraduate studies\, Agbozo worked as an intern in the Division of Epidemiology and Health Planning in the Kentucky Department for Public Health\, supporting perinatal epidemiologists with surveillance projects to determine substance use in Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) positive mothers. She has also conducted community-engaged research focused on crisis management\, maternal and child health\, and cervical cancer. Her current research interest lies in health systems strengthening and cross-sector partnerships between faith-based organizations and public health institutions to improve population health and well-being. \n  \nAbout the Harvard Global Health Institute\nThe Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) is an interfaculty initiative that facilitates collaboration across the Harvard community and partners worldwide to advance global health equity. We tackle the greatest health challenges of our time through innovative transdisciplinary research\, education\, and partnerships that build knowledge and drive positive change in global health.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/event-careers-in-global-health-pathways-challenges-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Socially Responsible Business in Global Health: A Presentation and Moderated Discussion with Dr. Lutz Hegemann
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Harvard Global Health Institute\, the HBS Social Enterprise Club\, HBS Healthcare Club\, and the HKS Health Policy PIC invite you to a student-facilitated discussion with Dr. Lutz Hegemann\, President of Novartis Global Health\, on Friday\, October 10\, 4–5pm in Hawes 101. Dr. Hegemann will provide an overview of Novartis’ initiatives to increase access to medicines in low- and middle-income countries. Student facilitators will then guide a critical conversation on the intersections of business responsibility and equity in global health. \nThis event is open to current Harvard undergraduate and graduate students with an HUID. \n  \nGuest Speaker\n \nLutz Hegemann\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\nPresident\, Global Health and Swiss Country Affairs at Novartis \nDr. Lutz Hegemann is President of Global Health and Swiss Country Affairs. The Global Health unit focuses on transforming healthcare in low- and middle-income countries by broadening inclusive access to innovative medicines. Under his leadership\, Novartis Global Health drives programs targeting malaria\, neglected tropical diseases\, and non-communicable diseases such as sickle cell disease and cardiovascular disease. He also oversees Novartis’ presence in sub-Saharan Africa. Lutz also represents the company both at home in Switzerland and internationally\, building strategic partnerships across public and private sectors to advance inclusive global health innovation. \nLutz joined Novartis in 2005 in the Consumer Health Division and has held roles across Research & Development\, Commercialization\, General Management\, and Corporate Affairs. He began his career as a public health physician and scientist. \nLutz is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Tropical Medicine & Hygiene and serves on several boards\, including the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute\, PATH and the World Heart Federation. \n  \nAbout the Harvard Global Health Institute\nThe Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) is an interfaculty initiative that facilitates collaboration across the Harvard community and partners worldwide to advance global health equity. We tackle the greatest health challenges of our time through innovative transdisciplinary research\, education\, and partnerships that build knowledge and drive positive change in global health.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/socially-responsible-business-in-global-health-with-dr-lutz-hegemann/
LOCATION:Hawes Hall 101\, Harvard Business School\, 37 Harvard Way\, Boston\, MA\, 02163\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:The Ethics of Priority Setting in Global Health
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nProfessor Ole Norheim will discuss the ethical challenges of priority setting in global health\, with a focus on advancing universal health coverage in low- and middle-income countries. Despite significant progress in reducing child and maternal mortality over the past 25 years\, many nations continue to face difficult choices about how to allocate limited health resources fairly and effectively. This session will examine frameworks for balancing equity\, efficiency\, and ethical responsibility in health policy decision-making. By highlighting approaches that promote fairness while addressing real-world constraints\, the discussion will shed light on how global health systems can move toward more just and sustainable coverage for all. A Q&A will follow the presentation. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nRegister \n  \n \nOle Norheim\, MD\nMary B. Saltonstall Professor of Ethics and Population Health at the Department of Global Health and Population\, HSPH \nOle Norheim is a physician and Mary B. Saltonstall Professor of Ethics and Population Health at the Department of Global Health and Population\, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. He co-founded the Bergen Centre for Ethics and Priority Setting in Health at the University of Bergen\, Norway\, and is an Adjunct Researcher at the centre. He is the Lead Series Editor of Disease Control Priorities (fourth edition) and a member of the Lancet Commission on Sustainable Healthcare. Norheim chaired the World Health Organization’s Consultative Group on Equity and Universal Health Coverage (2012–14) and its Technical Advisory Board on Health Benefit Packages (2019-21). \n  \n  \nAbout the Global Research and Innovation Speaker Series\nThe Harvard Global Health Institute’s Global Health Research and Innovation Speaker Series showcases the latest scholarly and scientific advancements in global health across Harvard and beyond\, to make cutting-edge research accessible to a diverse global audience\, and to spark innovative solutions in the pursuit of health equity and improved health outcomes worldwide. The public series takes place virtually on the second Tuesday of each month from 12:00 to 12:45 pm ET. Each session will include a presentation by a featured speaker showcasing their innovative research in global health\, followed by a moderated Q&A. \nThe Harvard Global Health Institute provides a platform for different perspectives and debates within the field of global health through a variety of media. The views expressed in these events and programs are solely those of the speakers\, authors\, researchers\, and participating audience. As such\, they do not speak for the institute or the university.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/research-and-innovation-ole-norheim/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Global Health as a Moral Imperative: The U.S. Role in Advancing Equity and Partnership
DESCRIPTION:  \nAs a global leader with substantial resources and influence\, the United States holds a moral responsibility to advance health equity worldwide. This responsibility is rooted in shared human dignity and the ethical imperative to address suffering where it exists. Contributing to the reduction of preventable disease burdens\, rapid response to infectious outbreaks\, strengthening maternal and child health\, and confronting the health impacts of climate change and displacement are all areas where sustained engagement is essential. Meeting these challenges requires deep\, sustained partnerships with governments\, multilateral institutions\, and communities to build more just\, resilient\, and healthy societies globally. \nThis session will examine these urgent ethical questions and the role of the U.S. in advancing equity\, with time for audience Q&A. This event is free and open to the public. \nRegister \n  \nSpeakers\n \nCraig Spencer\, MD\nAssociate Professor of Health Services\, Policy and Practice at the Brown University School of Public Health \nCraig Spencer\, MD\, MPH is an emergency medicine physician and Associate Professor of the Practice at Brown University School of Public Health. With nearly two decades of experience in global health and humanitarian response\, he has worked on critical public health issues across Africa\, Southeast Asia\, and beyond\, including leading epidemiological responses during the West African Ebola outbreak and providing clinical care onboard a search-and-rescue vessel in the Mediterranean. Dr. Spencer’s work focuses on the historical foundations of public health\, humanitarian response\, and pandemic preparedness. He frequently shares his insights on public health and policy through writing\, with pieces featured in The New England Journal of Medicine\, The New York Times\, The Atlantic\, The Washington Post\, Politico\, Los Angeles Times\, Think Global Health\, USA Today\, and more. He is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations and serves on the Board of Advisors for Doctors Without Borders USA. \n  \n \nDr. Wesler Lambert\, MD\, MPH\nExecutive Director\, Zanmi Lasante / Partners In Health Haiti \nWesler Lambert\, MD is the Executive Director of Zanmi Lasante (ZL)\, bringing over two decades of leadership in global health and program implementation in resource-limited settings. Since joining ZL in 2002\, he has advanced initiatives in HIV\, TB\, maternal health\, primary care\, and medical education\, while forging strategic partnerships with government and international stakeholders. Previously\, Dr. Lambert served as Deputy Executive Director\, Senior Director for Education\, Research\, and Strategic Information\, and in other senior roles where he led policy reform\, organizational restructuring\, crisis management\, and the establishment of ZL’s Project Management Office. \n\n  \nAbout the Global Health Coffee Sessions\nThe Global Health Coffee Sessions virtual series pivots with a new lineup of timely conversations at the intersection of health\, policy\, and global cooperation. Held on the last Friday of each month from 9:00–10:00 AM ET\, this series brings together global health experts\, policymakers\, and practitioners from Harvard and beyond for dynamic\, forward-looking discussions. \nAll sessions are hosted virtually via Zoom\, recorded\, and available afterward on our YouTube Channel. \nThe Harvard Global Health Institute provides a platform for different perspectives and debates within the field of global health through a variety of media. The views expressed in these events and programs are solely those of the speakers\, authors\, researchers\, and participating audience. As such\, they do not speak for the institute or the university.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/coffee-session-global-health-as-a-moral-imperative/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:The Future of Global Health: Learning from a Decade of Impact in Madagascar
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis event invites you into a critical conversation on the impacts of global health interventions in a changing funding landscape through the example of Pivot\, a nonprofit organization working in Madagascar since 2014 to strengthen the public health system\, improve access to high quality care\, and save lives in one of the world’s most under-resourced regions. \nOver the past decade\, Pivot’s community-driven\, science-backed approach has contributed to significant drops in maternal and child deaths\, while doubling the likelihood that families seek care when they need it. Drawing on this real-world impact\, Pivot’s experience with the Madagascar government offers lessons on how humility\, partnership\, and science can rebuild trust and improve outcomes at a fragile moment for global health. \nJoin us for a presentation of Pivot’s impact data followed by a panel discussion with frontline clinicians\, policy-makers\, and researchers to explore these innovative approaches and hear directly from leaders shaping the future of global health delivery. We will have time for your questions and meaningful dialogue. Light refreshments will be provided. \nThis event highlights the work of Matt Bonds\, drawing on his experience as a former Burke Fellow and current faculty member at Harvard Medical School. The program will focus on his research and related initiatives at Pivot\, the non-profit organization he co-founded. Please note that all speakers are presenting in their personal capacities; they do not speak for Harvard University\, and their participation does not imply the University’s endorsement of their views or affiliated organizations. \nThis event is free and available to HUID cardholders and in person only. A recording will be shared post event. \nRegister \n  \nFeatured Speakers & Panelists\n \nMatthew Bonds\, Ph.D\nCo-founder of Pivot; Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School \nMatthew Bonds is an associate professor of global health and social medicine at Harvard Medical School\, cofounder of Pivot\, and former Burke Fellow. He has a PhD in economics and a PhD in ecology and is broadly interested in complex systems in health and economic development. His research includes mathematical and statistical modeling of coupled human-ecological systems\, as well as field-based implementation science. Pivot partners with the Madagascar government to establish a model system of healthcare in a region of one million people. With novel data systems at all levels of care (community\, primary and secondary)\, the partnership aims to lead a science of health system transformation. \n  \n \nCarole Mitnick\, ScD\nProfessor\, Global Health and Social Medicine\, Harvard Medical School  \nDr. Mitnick has worked for more than 25 years to increase access to high-quality\, appropriate treatment for TB\, especially for drug-resistant TB. Together with collaborators and mentees around the world\, she leverages research\, training\, policy\, programmatic support\, activism\, and advocacy to advance global health equity. She also works to improve our understanding of post-TB lung impairment. Dr. Mitnick is also Senior Research Associate at Partners In Health and Associate Epidemiologist in the Division of Global Health Equity at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. She received her doctoral training in international health epidemiology and ecology at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health. \n  \n \nLuc Hervé Samison\, MD\nPivot Steering Committee Chair; President of the Global Fund Country Coordinating Mechanism \nLuc Hervé Samison is a distinguished physician and health leader in Madagascar. He currently serves as President of the Country Coordinating Mechanism for the Global Fund grant in Madagascar and as Director of the Centre d’Infectiologie Charles Mérieux. Formerly the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Antananarivo\, Professor Samison brings decades of expertise in medicine\, surgery\, and infectious diseases to his roles. Since joining the Pivot Board in February 2021\, he has contributed invaluable insights\, having closely followed Pivot’s work from its inception. Professor Samison has played a pivotal role in advancing the district-level health system model that now informs Madagascar’s national universal health coverage strategy. Deeply committed to addressing critical challenges in health care\, he is particularly passionate about improving the retention of trained clinical staff in rural health centers — a pressing issue for both Pivot and the country at large. Professor Samison’s leadership continues to inspire meaningful progress toward equitable health care access in Madagascar. \n  \n \nLuc Rakotonirina\nPivot Deputy Country Director \nLuc Rakotonirina joined Pivot in 2014. A trained nurse and paramedic\, he was a member of Pivot’s founding clinical team. Luc currently serves as Pivot’s Deputy Country Director\, where he oversees strategic relationships with the Ministry of Public Health and provides day-to-day support for clinical teams. Luc played a key role in establishing Madagascar’s first 24/7 public ambulance network — an accomplishment that has been recognized at the national level by the Ministry of Health — and was instrumental in shaping the 2022 national community health guidelines which cemented Madagascar’s progress toward a professionalized community health workforce. \n  \nModerator\n \nJoia S. Mukherjee\, MD\, MPH\nChief Medical Officer\, Partners In Health; Director and Advisory Dean\, F.W. Peabody Society; Director\, Master in Medical Science in Global Health Delivery\, Harvard Medical School; Associate Professor of Medicine\, Brigham and Women’s Hospital \nDr. Joia Mukherjee is an associate professor in the Division of Global Health Equity at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and in the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She leads the Master of Medical Sciences in Global Health Delivery and the Program in Global Medical Education and Social Change. Since 2000\, Dr. Mukherjee has been the chief medical officer at Partners In Health\, where she provides strategic oversight for clinical programs across sites in Haiti\, Rwanda\, Malawi\, Lesotho\, Peru\, Mexico\, Russia\, Sierra Leone\, and Liberia. She has advised the WHO and numerous Ministries of Health on HIV\, TB\, health systems strengthening\, and workforce development. Dr. Mukherjee also serves on the boards of Village Health Works (Burundi)\, Muso (Mali)\, and the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti. \n  \nAbout the Harvard Global Health Institute\nThe Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) is an interfaculty initiative that facilitates collaboration across the Harvard community and partners worldwide to advance global health equity. We tackle the greatest health challenges of our time through innovative transdisciplinary research\, education\, and partnerships that build knowledge and drive positive change in global health.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/pivot-future-of-global-health-learning-madagascar/
LOCATION:Hilles Cinema\, 59 Shepard St.\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
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SUMMARY:Randomized Trial of Single-Dose HPV Vaccination in Young Women: 54-Month Efficacy and Durability
DESCRIPTION:  \nProfessor Ruanne Barnabas will present findings from the KEN SHE Study\, a randomized trial in Kenya assessing the efficacy of a single-dose HPV vaccine among young women. At 54 months of follow-up\, the study demonstrates lasting protection against HPV infection\, providing key evidence that shaped the World Health Organization’s updated guidelines recommending one or two doses for adolescents ages 9–20. The session will explore how a simplified vaccination schedule could transform cervical cancer prevention worldwide\, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where access to multi-dose regimens is limited. By reducing barriers to vaccination\, this approach has the potential to expand coverage\, promote equity\, and accelerate progress toward global cervical cancer elimination. A Q&A will follow the presentation. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nRegister \n  \n \nRuanne Barnabas\, MBChB\, PhD\nChief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at MGH; Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health \nDr. Ruanne Barnabas is a South African physician scientist\, the Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)\, and Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. \nOver that last 15 years her research has focused on interventions for HIV and STD treatment and prevention\, and\, more recently on COVID-19 prevention. She is the Protocol Chair of the KEN SHE Study to assess the impact of single-dose human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in Kenya. The ultimate aim of her work is to identify effective and scalable HIV\, HPV\, and infectious disease treatment and prevention strategies to increase access across diverse communities and promote equity in health. \nIn addition to leading clinical trials and companion health economic modeling as an independently funded investigator\, she also serves as an advisor to the World Health Organization and UNAIDS on cervical cancer elimination and treatment and prevention of HIV. She was honored as a Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America in 2020. She has over 130 peer reviewed publications. \n\nAbout the Global Research and Innovation Speaker Series\nThe Harvard Global Health Institute’s Global Health Research and Innovation Speaker Series showcases the latest scholarly and scientific advancements in global health across Harvard and beyond\, to make cutting-edge research accessible to a diverse global audience\, and to spark innovative solutions in the pursuit of health equity and improved health outcomes worldwide. The public series takes place virtually on the second Tuesday of each month from 12:00 to 12:45 pm ET. Each session will include a presentation by a featured speaker showcasing their innovative research in global health\, followed by a moderated Q&A. \nThe Harvard Global Health Institute provides a platform for different perspectives and debates within the field of global health through a variety of media. The views expressed in these events and programs are solely those of the speakers\, authors\, researchers\, and participating audience. As such\, they do not speak for the institute or the university.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/research-and-innovation-ruanne-barnabas/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Financing Global Health's Future: Beyond the Budget Cuts
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nU.S. overseas development assistance (ODA) and other forms of global health funding face major reductions that threaten decades of progress in disease prevention\, health equity\, and pandemic preparedness. Proposed US government changes include deep cuts to the President’s Malaria Initiative\, elimination of support for Gavi and reduced support for the Global Fund\, the elimination of USAID and an uncertain future for PEPFAR. These changes are projected to leave millions vulnerable to preventable diseases and premature death. Alarmingly\, this retreat from global health assistance is not isolated—similar declines in health-focused aid are underway in Britain\, Canada\, and European Union states\, among others. \nResponding to this abrupt change requires considering new approaches to how global health can be and arguably always should have been financed. The current model\, which relies heavily on unpredictable donor funding\, often leaves health systems fragmented and politically vulnerable. It also largely places the power outside the impacted communities. This webinar will explore other mechanisms for global health financing and how long-term investments in health workforce development\, strategic partnerships\, and fiscal policy reforms might support a more sustainable\, equitable\, and locally owned global health future. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nRegister \n  \n \nVanessa Kerry\, MD\, MSc \nWHO Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health; Co-founder and CEO\, SEED Global Health \nDr. Kerry is the co-founder and CEO of Seed Global Health\, a non-profit organization focused on health systems strengthening and transformation through long-term investments and training of the health workforce. Under her leadership\, Seed has helped educate more than 45\,000 doctors\, nurses\, and midwives in seven countries\, helping to improve health care for more than 76 million people. \nIn June 2023\, Dr. Kerry was appointed WHO Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health. She has spoken and written about the effects of climate change on human health and health systems and the need to integrate a health-centered response into climate change mitigation and adaptation measures. Dr. Kerry supported the UAE COP28 Presidency to shape the first-ever COP Day of Health on December 3\, 2023 and continues to lead efforts globally to build advocacy around the impact of climate change on health and ensure equitable and just climate action. \nAs co-chair of a workstream on the World Health Organization’s Public Health and Emergency Health Workforce Roadmap\, she is helping to galvanize consensus for investment in surveillance\, detection\, and treatment for the next pandemic. \nDr. Kerry is a critical care-trained physician and the director of Global and Climate Health Policy at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She also serves as the director of Global Public Policy at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Global Health. She has two children. \n  \n \nJayati Ghosh\, PhD\, MPhil\, MA\nProfessor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst \nProfessor Ghosh currently works as a Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts\, Amherst. Previously\, she taught economics at Jawaharlal Nehru University\, New Delhi for nearly 35 years. She has authored and/or edited 20 books and more than 200 scholarly articles. Ghosh has been awarded several prizes\, including the International Labor Organization’s Decent Work Research Prize for 2011; and most recently\, the 2023 Galbraith award of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association\, “in recognition of breakthrough discoveries in economics and outstanding contributions to humanity through leadership\, research and service.” \nProfessor Ghosh has advised governments in India and other countries and consulted for various international organizations. For two decades\, from 2002 to 2021\, she was the Executive Secretary of International Development Economics Associates. Ghosh is a member of several international boards and commissions\, including the UN High-Level Advisory Board on Economic and Social Affairs\, the WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All\, and the UN Secretary General’s High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism. \n  \nAbout the Global Health Coffee Sessions\nThe Global Health Coffee Sessions virtual series pivots with a new lineup of timely conversations at the intersection of health\, policy\, and global cooperation. Held on the last Friday of each month from 9:00–10:00 AM ET\, this series brings together global health experts\, policymakers\, and practitioners from Harvard and beyond for dynamic\, forward-looking discussions. \nThis spring\, we’ll explore how the U.S. engages with global health institutions\, what its budget priorities say about its global health commitments\, and how misinformation is reshaping public understanding. The series will continue with new topics and speakers throughout the year. \nFrom multilateral health governance to budget breakdowns and media literacy\, each session aims to spark thoughtful conversation\, highlight real-world challenges\, and offer actionable insights into the future of global health. \nAll sessions are hosted virtually via Zoom\, recorded\, and available afterward on our YouTube Channel. \nThe Harvard Global Health Institute provides a platform for different perspectives and debates within the field of global health through a variety of media. The views expressed in these events and programs are solely those of the speakers\, authors\, researchers\, and participating audience. As such\, they do not speak for the institute or the university.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/global-health-coffee-sessions-financing-gh-funding/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Stating The Facts: The Rise of Misinformation and Distrust in Science
DESCRIPTION:  \nAs part of our ongoing event series\, this session is dedicated to navigating the complexities of health information\, misinformation\, and trust. We’ll explore how to distinguish between misinformation\, disinformation\, and legitimate differences in opinion. Participants will gain practical tools for fact-checking health claims and evaluating sources\, while also examining how shifts in media coverage influence public understanding and discourse. We’ll discuss the rise of misinformation and why and how its been impactful on health in the US and around the globe. Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your critical thinking skills and better understand the evolving landscape of health communications. Presented in partnership with the Harvard Center for International Development. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nRegister \n  \n \nHeidi J. Larson\, PhD\nFounder and Director of the Vaccine Confidence Project\, and Professor of Anthropology\, Risk and Decision Science\, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine \nProfessor Heidi J. Larson\, PhD is Professor of Anthropology\, Risk\, and Decision Science and Director of the Vaccine Confidence Project at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Professor Larson holds a concurrent position as Clinical Professor of Health Metrics Sciences at the University of Washington. She was previously an Associate Professor in International Development at Clark University and a Research Fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health’s Center for Population and Development Studies. \nProfessor Larson previously headed Global Immunization Communication at UNICEF\, chaired Gavi’s Advocacy Task Force\, and served on the WHO SAGE Working Group on vaccine hesitancy. She is author of STUCK: How Vaccine Rumors Start – and Why They Don’t Go Away (Oxford University Press\, 2020). In 2021\, she was awarded the Edinburgh Medal and BBC named her as one of the 100 most influential women in the world. \n  \n \nSeth Mnookin\nProfessor of Science Writing and Director of the Graduate Program in Science Writing\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; New York Times Bestselling Author and Journalist \nSeth Mnookin is a longtime journalist and science writer and was a 2019-2020 Guggenheim Fellow. Mnookin is a Professor of Science Writing and the Director of the Graduate Program in Science Writing at MIT. His most recent book\, The Panic Virus: The True Story Behind the Vaccine-Autism Controversy\, won the National Association of Science Writers “Science in Society” Award and the New England chapter of the American Medical Writers Association’s Will Solimene Award for Excellence. He is also the author of the 2006 New York Times bestseller Feeding the Monster: How Money\, Smarts\, and Nerve Took a Team to the Top. Seth’s 2014 New Yorker piece on rare genetic diseases won the American Medical Writers Association prize for best story of the year and was included in the 2015 Best American Science and Nature Writing anthology. His work has appeared in numerous publications\, including STAT\, New York\, Wired\, The New York Times\, Vanity Fair\, The Washington Post\, The Boston Globe\, Spin\, Slate\, and Salon.com. A former music columnist for The New York Observer\, he began his journalism career as a rock critic for the now-defunct webzine Addicted to Noise. He graduated from Harvard College in 1994 with a degree in History and Science and was a 2004 Joan Shorenstein Fellow at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. \n  \nAbout the Global Health Coffee Sessions\nThe Global Health Coffee Sessions virtual series pivots with a new lineup of timely conversations at the intersection of health\, policy\, and global cooperation. Held on the last Friday of each month from 9:00–10:00 AM ET\, this series brings together global health experts\, policymakers\, and practitioners from Harvard and beyond for dynamic\, forward-looking discussions. \nThis spring\, we’ll explore how the U.S. engages with global health institutions\, what its budget priorities say about its global health commitments\, and how misinformation is reshaping public understanding. The series will continue with new topics and speakers throughout the year. \nFrom multilateral health governance to budget breakdowns and media literacy\, each session aims to spark thoughtful conversation\, highlight real-world challenges\, and offer actionable insights into the future of global health. \nAll sessions are hosted virtually via Zoom\, recorded\, and available afterward on our YouTube Channel. \nThe Harvard Global Health Institute provides a platform for different perspectives and debates within the field of global health through a variety of media. The views expressed in these events and programs are solely those of the speakers\, authors\, researchers\, and participating audience. As such\, they do not speak for the institute or the university.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/global-health-coffee-session-june-27/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Sentinel: Strengthening Surveillance Capacity in West Africa for Preparedness and Response
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nDr. Al Ozonoff\, Senior Advisor to the Director of Pandemic Preparedness at the Broad Institute and Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School\, will present an overview of Sentinel\, a collaborative initiative between the Broad Institute and the Institute of Genomics and Global Health in Nigeria. This program aims to strengthen outbreak preparedness and response in West Africa by building local capacity in Nigeria and Sierra Leone. Through the deployment of low-cost diagnostics\, real-time data systems\, and genomic surveillance training\, Sentinel empowers local scientists and public health leaders to respond more effectively to infectious disease threats. The session will highlight how strategic investments in regional surveillance networks can drive more resilient\, equitable global health systems. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nRegister \n  \n \nAl Ozonoff\, PhD\nSenior Advisor to Pardis Sabeti\, Director of Pandemic Preparedness at the Broad Institute; Associate Professor at HMS \nDr. Al Ozonoff is a researcher trained in mathematics\, statistics\, epidemiology\, and data science\, focused on improving population health through better surveillance of disease. His work spans public health\, infectious disease\, and hospital-based surveillance. He has over two decades of research experience and has co-authored more than 200 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Ozonoff completed his doctoral training in mathematics at UC Santa Barbara and his postdoctoral work in biostatistics at the Harvard School of Public Health. He has led multiple federally funded projects\, including a CDC project on methods for syndromic surveillance and an AHRQ-funded project to conduct patient safety surveillance using machine learning. During the COVID-19 pandemic\, he directed the Clinical and Data Coordinating Center for IMPACC\, a national immunophenotyping study funded by the NIH. At the Broad\, he directs the Sentinel program which aims to strengthen surveillance capacity in West Africa. \n  \n\n\nAbout the Global Research and Innovation Speaker Series\nThe Harvard Global Health Institute’s Global Health Research and Innovation Speaker Series showcases the latest scholarly and scientific advancements in global health across Harvard and beyond\, to make cutting-edge research accessible to a diverse global audience\, and to spark innovative solutions in the pursuit of health equity and improved health outcomes worldwide. The public series takes place virtually on the second Tuesday of each month from 12:00 to 12:45 pm ET. Each session will include a presentation by a featured speaker showcasing their innovative research in global health\, followed by a moderated Q&A. \nThe Harvard Global Health Institute provides a platform for different perspectives and debates within the field of global health through a variety of media. The views expressed in these events and programs are solely those of the speakers\, authors\, researchers\, and participating audience. As such\, they do not speak for the institute or the university.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/research-and-innovation-dr-ozonoff-june/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:U.S. Global Health Funding: Breaking Down the Budget
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nJoin us for a timely conversation on the evolving landscape of U.S. global health funding. This session will provide a critical assessment of the current operating status of major programs including the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)\, the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI)\, and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS\, Tuberculosis\, and Malaria. We’ll explore how each organization is functioning amid shifting political and fiscal conditions\, where key vulnerabilities lie\, and what operational challenges may impact their ability to deliver on global health commitments. Framed by the broader policy environment\, the discussion will also examine the long-term implications for U.S. leadership in global health and humanitarian response—while spotlighting emerging proposals for reform\, innovation\, and structural resilience. \nThis event is free and open to the public.  \nRegister \n  \n \nAngeli Achrekar\, MPH\, PhD\nDeputy Executive Director of the Programme Branch\, Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS); Assistant Secretary-General\, United Nations \nAngeli Achrekar is the Deputy Executive Director of the Programme Branch at the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and an Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations. Prior to joining UNAIDS in January 2023\, Dr. Achrekar served as the Principal Deputy U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator for the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).  Over the past 20 years with the U.S. government and PEPFAR\, she has held prominent positions helping to lead the largest global health effort of the U.S. government to ensure life-saving HIV prevention and treatment services to millions of people around the globe and strengthen health and community systems across 50 countries.  She is a passionate public servant\, dedicated to advancing global health and development\, across sectors\, especially for women and girls. Over the years\, she has helped evolve UNAID’s program for more person-centered care\, protecting and increasing HIV/AIDS gains while also capacitating countries for broader healthcare delivery.  Her deep program\, policy and partnership development experience at the global and country levels has cultivated strong multi-sectoral partnerships for large-scale and transformational impact\, fundamental to ending the AIDS pandemic. She holds a Doctorate of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, a Master of Public Health from Yale University\, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of California\, Los Angeles. \n J. Stephen Morrison\, PhD\nSenior Vice President and Director\, Global Health Policy Center\, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) \nJ. Stephen Morrison\, PhD\, is a senior vice president at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and directs its Global Health Policy Center. Through several high-level commissions\, he has shaped decisions in Congress and the administration on HIV/AIDS\, reproductive health and gender equality\, and health security\, including pandemic preparedness. Since 2018\, Morrison has led global health security at the annual Munich Security Conference. He directed The New Barbarianism\, an award-winning documentary on violence against the health sector and seven episodes of the CSIS video series Ukraine: The Human Price of War. He cohosts the weekly podcast series The CommonHealth. From 2021 to 2023\, he served as the James R. Schlesinger Distinguished Professor at the University of Virginia’s Miller Center. He is a trustee of the China Medical Board\, a member of the board of the Rostropovich Vishnevskaya Foundation\, and a member of advisory boards to the International Division at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Johns Hopkins University Center for Humanitarian Health. He served in the Clinton administration on the secretary of state’s Policy Planning Staff and\, on the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa. He taught for 12 years at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies\, holds a PhD in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, and is a magna cum laude graduate of Yale College. \n  \nAbout the Global Health Coffee Sessions\nThe Global Health Coffee Sessions virtual series pivots with a new lineup of timely conversations at the intersection of health\, policy\, and global cooperation. Held on the last Friday of each month from 9:00–10:00 AM ET\, this series brings together global health experts\, policymakers\, and practitioners from Harvard and beyond for dynamic\, forward-looking discussions. \nThis spring\, we’ll explore how the U.S. engages with global health institutions\, what its budget priorities say about its global health commitments\, and how misinformation is reshaping public understanding. The series will continue with new topics and speakers throughout the year. \nFrom multilateral health governance to budget breakdowns and media literacy\, each session aims to spark thoughtful conversation\, highlight real-world challenges\, and offer actionable insights into the future of global health. \nAll sessions are hosted virtually via Zoom\, recorded\, and available afterward on our YouTube Channel. \nThe Harvard Global Health Institute provides a platform for different perspectives and debates within the field of global health through a variety of media. The views expressed in these events and programs are solely those of the speakers\, authors\, researchers\, and participating audience. As such\, they do not speak for the institute or the university.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/global-health-coffee-sessions-2-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Reflections on Mental Health Work in Post-Conflict Aceh\, 2004-2024
DESCRIPTION:Professor Byron Good will present “Reflections on Mental Health Work in Post-Conflict Aceh\, 2004–2024\,” drawing on two decades of experience in the region. Following the devastating 2004 tsunami that struck Aceh and revealed an ongoing civil conflict to the international community\, a peace accord was signed in 2005 that ended much of the violence. In the years that followed\, Professor Good and Professor Mary-Jo Good partnered with the International Organization for Migration to lead mental health initiatives in the post-conflict areas. This included a large-scale Psychosocial Needs Assessment and the development of mental health outreach teams serving 75 villages. In this session\, Professor Good will share insights from the program’s implementation and outcomes\, and reflect on the enduring role and impact of mental health interventions in post-conflict recovery. \nThis event is free and open to the public.  \nRegister \n  \n Byron Good\, PhD\, BD \nProfessor of Medical Anthropology\, Department of Global Health and Social Medicine\, Harvard Medical School\, and Department of Anthropology\, Harvard University \nProfessor Good is a medical\, psychological and psychiatric anthropologist. Professor Good has been carrying out research focused on subjectivity\, culture and mental illness in Indonesia since 1996 – on studies of psychosis and the development of mental health services in Yogyakarta\, Java\, and on humanitarianism and mental health responses to traumatic violence in Aceh. He has conducted and led studies of early experiences of psychosis in Indonesia\, as well as comparative projects of first episode psychosis in Indonesia\, China\, Hong Kong\, and the United States. \nProfessor Good gave the 2000 Lewis Henry Morgan Lectures and Oxford University’s 2010 Marett Lecture. He was awarded the Society for Medical Anthropology’s Lifetime Mentoring Award in 2000 and the Society for Psychological Anthropology’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. He was the President of the Society for Psychological Anthropology 2013-2015. He served as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Culture\, Medicine and Psychiatry 1986-2004. \n  \nAbout the Global Research and Innovation Speaker Series\nThe Harvard Global Health Institute’s Global Health Research and Innovation Speaker Series showcases the latest scholarly and scientific advancements in global health across Harvard and beyond\, to make cutting-edge research accessible to a diverse global audience\, and to spark innovative solutions in the pursuit of health equity and improved health outcomes worldwide. The public series takes place virtually on the second Tuesday of each month from 12:00 to 12:45 pm ET. Each session will include a presentation by a featured speaker showcasing their innovative research in global health\, followed by a moderated Q&A. \nThe Harvard Global Health Institute provides a platform for different perspectives and debates within the field of global health through a variety of media. The views expressed in these events and programs are solely those of the speakers\, authors\, researchers\, and participating audience. As such\, they do not speak for the institute or the university.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/research-and-innovation-professor-good/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Global Health Institutions and U.S. Membership
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a compelling session where we unpack the roles and operations of key multilateral organizations like the WHO\, Gavi\, CEPI\, and agreements such as the Paris Agreement and pandemic accord negotiations\, and how they work to address global health and security challenges. This event will explore how these entities function\, the dynamics of global collaborations during crises\, and the considerable influence of U.S. policies on their effectiveness. We will also examine the impact of U.S. participation and withdrawal from such agreements\, referencing recent historical shifts\, and discuss the legal and practical timelines for these changes. Engage with experts to gain insights into the future of international cooperation and the strategic role of the U.S. in fostering global stability. \nThis event is free and open to the public.  \nRegister \n  \nAbout the Speakers\n  \n \nDr. Stephanie Psaki\, Ph.D.\nDistinguished Senior Fellow\, Brown School of Public Health  \nDr. Stephanie Psaki is a public health leader with expertise at the intersection of national security\, global health\, and equity. Psaki has held leadership positions across government\, NGOs\, and research institutions. She previously served as special assistant to the president and the inaugural U.S. coordinator for global health security at the White House\, a role that included overseeing the federal government’s response to emerging global health threats such as mpox\, Ebola and Marburg. While on staff at the National Security Council\, Psaki also coordinated U.S. Government engagement on issues ranging from ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat\, investing in health workers\, expanding access to sexual and reproductive health services and protecting human rights. She previously worked for 20 years at NGOs and research institutions\, including Partners in Health\, FHI 360\, and the Population Council\, where she led a research center focused on expanding opportunities for young people around the world. Psaki holds a Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health\, and an M.S. from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. \n  \n \nDr. Tom Frieden\, MD\, MPH\nPresident and Chief Executive Officer\, Resolve to Save Lives \nPresident and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives\, Dr. Tom Frieden is a physician trained in internal medicine\, infectious diseases\, public health\, and epidemiology. He is former director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and former commissioner of the New York City Health Department. He also helped start Mike Bloomberg’s global health philanthropy\, particularly the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use\, which has helped countries implement measures that will prevent more than 35 million deaths. As Director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, Dr. Frieden oversaw the work that helped end the 2014 West Africa Ebola epidemic. Dr. Frieden founded Resolve to Save Lives in 2017 and leads the organization’s efforts to partner with countries to prevent 100 million deaths from cardiovascular disease and to make the world safer from epidemics. In the organization’s first 7 years\, these efforts prevented nearly 8 million deaths. \n  \nAbout the Global Health Coffee Sessions\nThe Global Health Coffee Sessions virtual series pivots with a new lineup of timely conversations at the intersection of health\, policy\, and global cooperation. Held on the last Friday of each month from 9:00–10:00 AM ET\, this series brings together global health experts\, policymakers\, and practitioners from Harvard and beyond for dynamic\, forward-looking discussions. \nThis spring\, we’ll explore how the U.S. engages with global health institutions\, what its budget priorities say about its global health commitments\, and how misinformation is reshaping public understanding. The series will continue with new topics and speakers throughout the year. \nFrom multilateral health governance to budget breakdowns and media literacy\, each session aims to spark thoughtful conversation\, highlight real-world challenges\, and offer actionable insights into the future of global health. \nAll sessions are hosted virtually via Zoom\, recorded\, and available afterward on our YouTube Channel. \nThe Harvard Global Health Institute provides a platform for different perspectives and debates within the field of global health through a variety of media. The views expressed in these events and programs are solely those of the speakers\, authors\, researchers\, and participating audience. As such\, they do not speak for the institute or the university.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/april-coffee-session-global-health-institutions/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:2025 Global Health Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) announced its third annual Global Health Symposium will take place at Harvard University in Cambridge\, MA\, on April 10th -11th\, 2025. Centered on the theme of  Delivering on the Promise of Health Equity\, the Symposium will bring together experts from across the globe and from within Harvard University to discuss some of the most pressing issues around global health. \nThe two-day event will feature engaging discussions\, panels\, and a new Student Global Health Research Showcase\, where Harvard undergraduate and graduate students will present their research projects. \nDay 1: HGHI’s 3rd Annual Global Health Symposium\nApril 10th\, 2025 | Program: 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM\nVirtual  \n(In-person attendance is by invitation only. We welcome the public to join us virtually.) \n  \nDay 2: Harvard Global Health Student Research Showcase\nApril 11th\, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM\nRoom E 4&5\, Gutman Conference Center\, Graduate School of Education \nThe Student Research Showcase is free and open to the public.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/2025-global-health-symposium/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:LEAPS: A 2-Generation Approach for Early Childhood and Youth Development
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nIn Pakistan\, millions of young children lack access to quality early childhood education\, while young women face limited opportunities for training and employment. LEAPS\, a youth-led program led by Professor Aisha K. Yousafzai\, trains female youth to deliver early education in underserved communities — creating a powerful two-generation impact. In this session\, Professor Yousafzai will share key findings from LEAPS\, highlighting how this innovative approach strengthens child development\, empowers young women\, and offers valuable lessons for global health\, education\, and workforce development programs. \nThis event is free and open to the public.  \nRegister \n  \nAbout the Speaker\n \nAisha K. Yousafzai\, PhD \nProfessor of Child Development and Health in the Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health \nProfessor Yousafzai’s research focuses on promoting the well-being of children and the stability of families among disadvantaged and vulnerable populations in low- and middle-income countries\, with a special focus on south Asia\, and east and southern Africa. She examines both child development and systems as a whole\, specifically showing how interventions that can promote early childhood development can be mainstreamed effectively into these existing systems. One of Professor Yousafzai’s most significant studies is the Pakistan Early Child Development Scale-Up (PEDS) trial\, a cluster randomized controlled trial evaluating responsive stimulation and nutrition interventions to strengthen early child development and growth outcomes. Professor Yousafzai has written extensively about early childhood interventions in low- and middle-income countries including recent articles in Annals of the New York Academy of Science\, Annual Review of Psychology\, Lancet\, Lancet Global Health\, and Pediatrics. She also serves on a number of Advisory Groups on early child development for international organizations including UNICEF and the Early Childhood Development Action Network. \n  \nAbout the Global Research and Innovation Speaker Series\nThe Harvard Global Health Institute’s Global Health Research and Innovation Speaker Series showcases the latest scholarly and scientific advancements in global health across Harvard and beyond\, to make cutting-edge research accessible to a diverse global audience\, and to spark innovative solutions in the pursuit of health equity and improved health outcomes worldwide. The public series takes place virtually on the second Tuesday of each month from 12:00 to 12:45 pm ET. Each session will include a presentation by a featured speaker showcasing their innovative research in global health\, followed by a moderated Q&A. \nSpeakers will share their own perspectives; they do not speak for Harvard.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/research-and-innovation-professor-yousafzai/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:StITCH: Transforming Hepatitis Care Through Shared Partnership and Leadership
DESCRIPTION:In this dynamic three-way dialogue\, representatives from Harvard Medical School Program in Global Primary Health Care\, the University of the Philippines Manila\, and the Yellow Warriors Society of the Philippines (YWSP) share the story of StITCH\, a multi-sectoral partnership to deliver primary health care for people living with hepatitis\, rooted in person-centeredness\, shared leadership\, and community empowerment. Through an evolving collaboration\, StITCH has demonstrated how research\, project implementation\, and advocacy can be co-created with the very people most affected and provide benefits for all involved. More than a project\, it is a sustained effort to shift power\, build trust\, and embed meaningful engagement within the health system. As we reflect on its creation\, impact\, and future\, we invite you to see what’s possible when academia\, healthcare providers\, and people with lived experience come together—not just to improve hepatitis care\, but to transform how partnerships in health are built and sustained. \nThis event is free and open to the public.  \nRegister \n  \nAbout the Speakers\n \nBeth Holt\, MD\, MPH  \nAssociate Director of Health Systems\, Global Primary Health Care  \nDr. Beth Holt\, MD\, MPH is the Global Primary Health Care Associate Director of Health Systems at the HMS Center for Primary Care. Within the program she currently leads the co-design and implementation of Strengthening the Integrated Treatment and Care of Hepatitis (STITCH)\, a primary care system strengthening program to design and scale up a new person-centered model of care within Vietnam and the Philippines from 2022 to 2026. With over 7 years in the health and social impact sectors\, she brings a multi-disciplinary perspective as an Australian-trained medical doctor\, applying her experience as a clinician\, researcher\, and consultant in the U.S. and Asia-Pacific to reduce health disparities. Dr. Holt’s academic focus is on strengthening health systems through implementation science\, community partnership\, and participatory research. \n  \n \nJhaki Mendoza\, MA \nUniversity of the Philippines  \nJhaki Mendoza\, MA is a medical anthropologist specializing in chronic conditions and people-centered healthcare. She has led the Patient Journey Mapping research component of StITCH Philippines\, with recent research co-produced alongside the Yellow Warriors Society Philippines. Jhaki has worked on mixed-method studies exploring the lived experiences of individuals with chronic illnesses such as hypertension and diabetes\, collaborating with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine\, UCSI University in Malaysia and Duke University in China. She has also been involved in works related to early childhood care development\, nutrition and food security. She holds a BA in Anthropology from the University of the Philippines Diliman and an MA in Medical Anthropology from the University of the Philippines Manila. Her research integrates qualitative and participatory approaches to improve health systems\, particularly for socio-economically disadvantaged communities. \n  \n \nDiana Rose De Silva \nAuditor of Yellow Warrior Society Philippines  \nDiana Rose De Silva is a patient advocate and researcher based in Sampaloc\, Manila\, Philippines. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the International Electronics and Technical Institute\, Alabang Campus Metro Manila\, Philippines. Since 2019\, Diana has been a national officer and advocate for the Yellow Warriors Society Philippines\, a patient support and advocacy group for Filipinos living with hepatitis B and C. Diana also serves as one of the patient leaders for the Philippine Alliance of Patient Organizations\, a national coalition of patient support groups in the Philippines. She has represented the voice of people with lived experience at international forums\, including the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva\, Switzerland\, and the APAC Liver Disease Alliance Summit in Bangkok\, Thailand. Currently\, she works as a part-time research assistant at the StITCH project\, contributing to the development of a patient-centered primary care strengthening model for hepatitis in the Philippines. \n  \nAbout the Global Health Coffee Sessions Event Series\nThe HGHI Coffee Sessions Virtual Series takes place on the last Friday of each month from 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Eastern Time. Showcasing global health researchers and practitioners from Harvard and beyond\, this series aims to explore the role of partnership and collaboration when working to advance global health equity. A diverse range of topics will be covered; including climate change and health\, global health security\, mental healthcare\, reproductive healthcare access\, financing and governance for global health\, healthcare in conflict areas\, digital health\, and more. This series will take place online over Zoom\, and all sessions will be recorded and available on our YouTube Channel. \nThrough our events and programs\, the Harvard Global Health Institute provides a platform for different perspectives and debates within the field of global health through a variety of media. The views expressed in these events and programs are solely those of the speakers\, authors\, researchers\, and participating audience. As such\, they do not speak for the Institute or the university.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/global-health-coffee-sessions-stitch/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Innovation to Transform Underperforming Health Systems
DESCRIPTION:  \nHealth systems worldwide face multiple and converging challenges: epidemiological transition leading to rising burden of disease and disability\, rising demand for health services\, higher societal expectations\, increasing health expenditures\, slow economic growth and fiscal conservatism with austerity policies that constrain investment in health systems. Innovation is critical for fundamental transformation of health systems to overcome these challenges\, build responsiveness and resilience\, and ensure sustainability. This session will present an analysis of health systems responses to evolving challenges and identify areas of major underperformance. It will explore emerging innovations that could be harnessed to transform health systems to improve population health outcomes and societal wellbeing. \nThis event is free and open to the public.  \nRegister \n  \nAbout the Speaker\n \nRifat Atun\, MBBS\, MBA\, FFPH\, FRCGP\, FRCP \nProfessor of Global Health Systems in the Department of Global Health and Population at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health \nRifat Atun is Professor of Global Health Systems at Harvard University and the Director of The Health System Innovation Lab. In 2015-2023 he was the Faculty Chair for the Harvard Ministerial Leadership Program. He is a Faculty Affiliate at the Center for International Development at the Harvard Kennedy School\, and Faculty and Member of the Harvard University Asia Center Steering Committee and Council. Professor Atun is a Visiting Professor at Imperial College London\, and a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Fukushima University in Japan. \nProfessor Atun has published more than 450 papers in leading journals including the Lancet\, NEJM\, Nature Medicine\, Academy of Management Journal\, Lancet Global Health\, Lancet Infectious Diseases\, Lancet Oncology\, and Lancet Psychiatry. In 2020\, 2021\, 2022\, 2023\, and 2024 he was recognized by the Web of Science/Clarivate as one of the World’s Highly Cited Researchers. \nProfessor Atun has worked with more than 30 governments globally and with the World Bank\, World Health Organization\, and the UK Department for International Development (DfID) to design\, implement and evaluate health system reform initiatives. In 1999-2006 he was a member of the UK DfID Resource Centre for Health Systems. Professor Atun has led executive education programs and undertaken assignments for major organizations including Novartis\, Medtronic\, GSK\, Pfizer Inc.\, the Vodafone Group\, and Hofmann-La Roche. \n  \nAbout the Global Research and Innovation Speaker Series\nThe Harvard Global Health Institute’s Global Health Research and Innovation Speaker Series showcases the latest scholarly and scientific advancements in global health across Harvard and beyond\, to make cutting-edge research accessible to a diverse global audience\, and to spark innovative solutions in the pursuit of health equity and improved health outcomes worldwide. The public series takes place virtually on the second Tuesday of each month from 12:00 to 12:45 pm ET. Each session will include a presentation by a featured speaker showcasing their innovative research in global health\, followed by a moderated Q&A. \nSpeakers will share their own perspectives; they do not speak for Harvard.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/research-and-innovation-rifat-atun/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Centering Equity and Impact in Global North-South Research Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Equitable research partnerships require intentionality\, shared decision-making\, and a commitment to long-term impact. This session will bring together leading voices in global health research\, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier\, PhD\, Associate Professor in the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Vincent Cubaka\, MD\, MMed (FM)\, PhD\, Head of Knowledge and Social Medicine Division at Partners In Health\, to discuss their global research partnership\, touching upon extractive research and exploring what their work looks like on the ground with best practices in decision-making\, equity\, and maintaining community relevance. The session will examine the development of their mobile health platform that uses AI and community health workers to detect infection in Cesarean section wounds to exemplify these principles in action. Attendees will learn actionable strategies on how academic institutions\, individual researchers\, and NGO partners can move forward to foster effective global health collaborations. \nAbout the Speaker\n \nDr. Bethany Hedt-Gauthier\, PhD \nAssociate Professor in the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School \nDr. Bethany Hedt-Gauthier is a biostatistician specializing in health systems and implementation science research in sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Hedt-Gauthier received a BS with distinction in mathematics from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and her PhD in Biostatistics from Harvard. She is an Associate Professor in Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School and has led global surgery and digital health research in Rwanda for the last 10 years. Dr. Hedt-Gauthier is committed to improving partnerships in global health research\, by innovating within her own practice and by leading research and advocacy on issues of power dynamics and inequitable research collaborations. \n\n \nDr. Vincent K. Cubaka MD\, MMed (FM)\, PhD \nHead of Knowledge and Social Medicine Division\, Partners in Health \nDr. Vincent K. Cubaka is a medical doctor\, health systems researcher\, and educator with a wealth of experience in various healthcare capacities. Beginning his career as a rural clinician\, he transitioned into academia\, where he served as both a lecturer and researcher. Eventually\, Dr. Cubaka assumed the leadership role of Head of the Department of Primary Health Care at the University of Rwanda (UR). In 2019\, he embarked on a new phase of his career by joining Partners in Health (PIH/IMB) as Director of Research and Training. Most recently\, he has taken on the important role of Head of Knowledge and Social Medicine Division within the organization. Dr. Cubaka’s academic qualifications include a Master of Medicine in Family and Community Medicine from UR\, as well as a Doctorate in Medicine from Aarhus University in Denmark. \n  \nAbout the Global Health Coffee Sessions Event Series\nThe HGHI Coffee Sessions Virtual Series takes place on the last Friday of each month from 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Eastern Time. Showcasing global health researchers and practitioners from Harvard and beyond\, this series aims to explore the role of partnership and collaboration when working to advance global health equity. A diverse range of topics will be covered; including climate change and health\, global health security\, mental healthcare\, reproductive healthcare access\, financing and governance for global health\, healthcare in conflict areas\, digital health\, and more. This series will take place online over Zoom\, and all sessions will be recorded and available on our YouTube Channel. \nThrough our events and programs\, the Harvard Global Health Institute provides a platform for different perspectives and debates within the field of global health through a variety of media. The views expressed in these events and programs are solely those of the speakers\, authors\, researchers\, and participating audience. As such\, they do not speak for the Institute or the university.
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/global-health-coffee-sessions-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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