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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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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:2026 Global Health Symposium
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) for its 4th Annual Global Health Symposium\, Global Health Forward: Strength Through Innovation and Collective Action. This hybrid event convenes experts from Harvard and around the world to examine pressing global health challenges and explore innovative\, collaborative solutions. \nDate: Thursday\, April 16\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00am – 4:00pm Eastern Time (ET) \nDesigned for students\, faculty\, practitioners\, policymakers\, and global health leaders\, the symposium features keynote remarks\, expert-led discussions\, and panels addressing issues such as global health governance\, emergency preparedness\, and the global health workforce. \nThe 2026 symposium will feature a keynote address by Dr. Sania Nishtar\, CEO of Gavi\, the Vaccine Alliance\, whose leadership has advanced vaccine equity\, strengthened health systems\, and fostered global cooperation in health. \nAdditional details\, including the full agenda and speaker list\, to be shared on the 2026 Symposium page as they become available. \nFormat & Registration\nThe symposium will be held in a hybrid format and livestreamed worldwide. The event is free and open to the public; in-person attendance is by invitation only. \nRegister
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/event-2026-global-health-symposium/
LOCATION:Livestream
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CREATED:20260128T201916Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Harvard Global Health Student Research Showcase
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us at the 2026 Harvard Global Health Student Research Showcase\, a university-wide poster session highlighting global health research conducted by Harvard undergraduate and graduate students. We encourage members of the Harvard community to join us to view posters\, learn about ongoing research across the University\, and support student scholarship. \nThe Harvard Global Health Student Research Showcase celebrates student research and promotes interdisciplinary exchange\, bringing together perspectives from research\, practice\, and policy across Harvard. The event provides an opportunity to engage with emerging work on pressing global health challenges and to foster dialogue and collaboration across disciplines and sectors. \nDate: Friday\, April 17\, 2026Time: 9:30am – 11:30am ETLocation: Kresge Cafeteria\, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health \nOpen to current all members of the Harvard community with an HUID. Registration is not required\, but strongly encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome. \nThis event is held in partnership with the Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. \nRegister
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/event-harvard-global-health-student-research-showcase/
LOCATION:Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health\, 677 Huntington Avenue\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Measuring Impact: How Do We Know AI Is Improving Health Outcomes and Addressing Local Priorities in Global Health?
DESCRIPTION:As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in health systems\, how can we know whether these tools are delivering meaningful health benefits? AI tools can be updated and redeployed faster than the evidence validating them\, raising the question of whether current evaluation frameworks are built for the speed of adoption. \nThis session explores what rigorous impact assessments for AI tools should address. Key questions include: How do we comprehensively evaluate whether these tools deliver meaningful health benefits? How should we think about data ownership\, accountability\, and sovereignty? How can we design evaluation frameworks that are both locally relevant and rigorously sound? The conversation will connect these frameworks to the broader needs of health systems. We will discuss how governments and donors can leverage evaluations to make evidence-based decisions and embed accountability into the scale-up process. \nHosted by the Harvard Global Health Institute and co-organized by the Center for Bioethics at Harvard Medical School. \nThis webinar is free and open to the public and will conclude with a live Q&A session. \nRegister \n  \nSpeakers\n \nJude Kong\, B.Ed.\, B.Sc.\, M.Sc.\, Ph.D.\, CRC\, MRSC   \nExecutive Director\, Artificial Intelligence and Mathematical Modelling Lab (AIMM Lab)\, University of Toronto\nExecutive Director\, Global South AI for Pandemic and Epidemic Preparedness and Response Network (AI4PEP) \nProf. Kong\, Canada Research Chair in Community-Oriented AI and Mathematical Modeling at the University of Toronto and member of the College of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC)\, pioneers equitable\, mathematical and AI-driven solutions for global health crises. He founded and directs AI4PEP\, ACADIC\, AIMMLab\, and REASURE2\, advancing community-led innovation across the Global South and Canada. With 201+ publications and multiple awards\, including the 2025 DLSPH’s Excellence in Research\, he shapes health policy\, empowers underrepresented STEM scholars\, and drives inclusive\, Southern-led scientific collaboration. \n  \n \nChaitali Sinha\, M.A. \nSenior Program Specialist at International Development Research Centre (IDRC) \nChaitali Sinha is a Senior Program Specialist in the Global Health Division at Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC). She has over 20 years of experience with research for development in Africa\, Asia\, Latin America and the Caribbean\, and the Middle East\, with a focus on global health\, sexual and reproductive health\, and rights\, health information systems\, refugee health\, feminist research and gender analysis\, and digital innovation. Chaitali has published peer-reviewed articles\, book chapters\, and blogs on issues of gender and digital health\, health equity\, gender transformative research\, and health systems strengthening. She holds a Master of Arts in International Development Studies and a Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems \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/coffee-session-measuring-impact-is-ai-improving-health-outcomes/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual: Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Addressing the Global Challenges of Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea
DESCRIPTION:Neisseria gonorrhoeae\, the cause of the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea\, causes a high burden of disease and has become resistant to each of the first-line antibiotics used to treat it\, including increasing resistance to ceftriaxone\, the mainstay of treatment globally. With two new antibiotics recently approved for treatment\, the increasing use of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis for bacterial sexually transmitted infections\, and development of new diagnostics\, we have new tools to deploy. But how best to do so remains unclear. \nIn this presentation\, Professor Yonatan Grad will review recent advances in the diagnosis\, treatment\, and prevention of gonorrhea\, and discuss emerging frameworks for optimizing implementation and rollout strategies in diverse healthcare settings. \nThis webinar is free and open to the public and will include time for audience Q&A. \nRegister \n\nSpeaker\n \nYonatan Grad\, MD\, PhD\nProfessor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases and Director\, Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics\, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Faculty\, Division of Infectious Diseases\, Brigham and Women’s Hospital \nYonatan is Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases and Director of the Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health\, and faculty in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The Grad lab focuses on how to prepare and respond effectively to infectious disease threats through understanding interacting processes from microbial evolution through human ecology. The lab uses interdisciplinary methods\, including microbial genetics\, population genomics\, and mathematical modeling to move across these scales\, with goals of advancing clinical and public health practices. He works with public health institutions locally\, nationally\, and internationally\, including serving on WHO guideline committees for sexually transmitted infections. \n\n  \nGlobal Health 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-global-challenges-drug-resistant-gonorrhea/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual: Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Malaria in a Changing World: Past Lessons\, Present Challenges\, and Future Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nMalaria is one of the oldest human diseases\, having sculpted human biological evolution and history in many regions. Yet it remains a heavy burden on global public health in today’s changing world\, where migration\, climate change\, and shifting mosquito vectors are influencing the global stage for this disease. New insights and innovative control methods\, however\, may help turn the tide against the scourge of malaria. \nThe program will feature expert talks\, panel discussions\, and Q&A sessions with leading researchers\, including special guest Dr. Fitsum Tadesse from the Armauer Hansen Research Institute in Ethiopia\, who will share insights on the challenges facing malaria control in the Horn of Africa. A reception will follow the symposium for light refreshments. \nThis symposium is part of the Environmental Pressures on Malaria Scholarly Working Group\, supported by the Harvard Global Health Institute\, and is co-sponsored by the Defeating Malaria: From the Genes to the Globe Initiative\, the Nigerian Student Association at Harvard Chan\, and the Harvard Undergraduate Premedical Society. \nPlease note: This event is in person and registration is required (space is limited).  \nRegister \nSpeakers\n\nCaroline Buckee\, PhD | Deputy Director\, Institute for Disease Modeling\, Gates Foundation; Professor of Epidemiology\,\nHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health\nFlaminia Catteruccia\, PhD | Irene Heinz Given Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases; Investigator\,\nHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Howard Hughes Medical Institute\nMarcia Castro\, PhD | Andelot Professor of Demography; Chair\, Department of Global Health and Population\,\nHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health\nManoj Duraisingh\, PhD | John LaPorte Given Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases\,\nHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health\nAzza Idris\, MD\, PhD | Assistant Professor of Pediatrics\, Harvard Medical School; Pediatrician\, Pediatric Infectious Disease\, Massachusetts General Hospital\nMegan Michel\, PhD | Postdoctoral Researcher\, Department of Human Evolutionary Biology\, Harvard University\nDaniel Neafsey\, PhD | Associate Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases\, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health\nFitsum Tadesse\, PhD | Lead Scientist; Wellcome Trust Fellow (2023–2028)\, Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) Ethiopia\nDyann F. Wirth\, PhD | Richard Pearson Strong Professor of Infectious Diseases\, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
URL:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/event/malaria-in-a-changing-world-symposium/
LOCATION:Richard A. and Susan F. Smith Campus Center\, 1350 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, MA\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
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SUMMARY:Can AI Transform Global Health? Promise\, Progress\, and Reality
DESCRIPTION:This session examines the state of AI in global health through a central question: with governments and donors now actively shaping AI policy for health\, how do we ensure the evidence base and frontline capacity keep pace with the speed of deployment\, and where does hype outpace the evidence? Speakers will explore persistent gaps in health systems\, from workforce shortages and delayed diagnostics to fragmented data systems and outbreak preparedness\, alongside the growing landscape of AI applications designed to address them. The discussion will critically examine recurring misalignments between donor priorities\, technology development\, and frontline health worker needs\, while also considering the practical realities that shape implementation. \nHosted by the Harvard Global Health Institute and co-organized by the Center for Bioethics at Harvard Medical School. \nThis webinar is free and open to the public and will conclude with a live Q&A session. \nRegister \n  \nSpeakers\n \nRose Nakasi\, PhD\nHead of the Makerere Artificial Intelligence Health Lab \nDr. Rose Nakasi\, an Artificial Intelligence Research Scientist and Lecturer at Makerere University\, is breaking new ground in health technology as the Head of the Makerere Artificial Intelligence Health Lab. She spearheads innovative projects like the Lacuna-funded initiative for Sexual Reproductive and Maternal Health and the Google-funded “Ocular” project\, focusing on AI-driven mobile microscopy diagnosis of Malaria\, Tuberculosis\, and cancer. Her dedication to healthcare is evident through her work with the NIH DS-I Africa consortium on the DS-I Malaria project in Uganda. With a PhD in Computer Science from Makerere University\, Rose is making significant strides in AI and health technology. Rose also leads the ITU/WHO/WIPO Topic Group on “AI based detection of Malaria” under the Global Initiative AI for Health (GIAI4H) and a committee member on the CODATA International Data Policy Committee. \n  \n \nSameer Pujari\nAI Lead\, Global Digital Health Strategy & Governance\, World Health Organization; Vice Chair\, ITU–WHO Focus Group on AI 4 Health \nSameer Pujari is currently leading  WHO AI for Health Programme and heads the WHO Secretariat for the Global Initiative on AI for Health\, a joint initiative with WHO\, ITU and WIPO where he is convening global AI labs\, leading development and deployment of standards\, policies\, and norms on AI for health\, building benchmarking and evaluation frameworks for verifiable AI in health\, and shaping AI readiness for WHO and its Member States.  He previously led the development and negotiations of the WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health across all 194 Member States. He has also served as Vice Chair of the WHO–ITU Focus Group on AI for Health. \nSameer joined WHO Headquarters in Geneva in February 2008. Over his career\, he has worked extensively on digital health — spanning mHealth\, big data\, and AI — and has established several global digital health initiatives. He has provided in-country support across 75+ countries in all WHO regions and has contributed to close to 100 publications\, guidance documents\, and reports on digital health and AI. He is a recipient of the WHO Director-General’s Award for Excellence (2016) and the Greenpeace Innovations Award (2018). \n  \nModerator\n \nMatthew Bonds\, PhD\nAssociate Professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School; Co-Founder & Scientific Director of PIVOT \nProfessor Matthew Bonds has a PhD in economics and a PhD in (disease) ecology from the University of Georgia. He is an associate professor of global health and social medicine at Harvard Medical School\, and co-founder & scientific director of PIVOT. His research focuses on 1) the ecology of poverty and economic development; and 2) the science of implementing global health delivery systems. PIVOT works with the Madagascar government to establish a district level model health system for over 200\,000 people. With novel data systems at all levels of care (community\, primary and secondary care)\, this partnership is pioneering a new science of health system transformation\, with some of the most rigorously evaluated population level impacts in the world. His work has been supported by a K01 Award from the NIH Fogarty International Center\, a Scholar Award in Complex Systems Science from the James S. McDonnell Foundation\, and a Rainer Arnhold Fellowship from the Mulago Foundation. \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/coffee-session-can-ai-transform-global-health/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual: Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Combining Evidence from Observational Studies and Population Surveys to Better Predict Cardiovascular Disease Risk
DESCRIPTION:Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of death worldwide. Although CVD mortality declined substantially over the past five decades\, progress in the United States has slowed since 2010. Reviving these gains will require more effective implementation of prevention strategies\, including improved methods for identifying individuals at highest risk. \nIn this presentation\, Dr. Goodarz Danaei will discuss emerging approaches to cardiovascular risk prediction and prevention\, including the use of causal inference methods and nationally representative data to develop more accurate risk models. He will explore the limitations of existing prediction tools\, which often rely on outdated cohort studies or nonrepresentative electronic medical record data\, and present new research aimed at improving population-level prevention strategies in the United States and globally. \nThis webinar is free and open to the public and will include time for audience Q&A. \nRegister \n  \nSpeaker\n \nGoodarz Danaei\, MD\nBernard Lown Professor of Cardiovascular Health\, Global Health and Population\, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Faculty Director\, Bernard Lown Scholars in Cardiovascular Health Program \nDr. Goodarz Danaei is the Bernard Lown Professor of Cardiovascular Health in the Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. His global health research focuses on quantifying the population-level impact of risk factors and preventive interventions on cardiovascular disease globally\, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. He led the team that developed the only country-level risk prediction model for cardiovascular disease (www.globorisk.org) that has since been used by dozens of researchers and clinical groups worldwide. His epidemiological research applies advanced methods of causal inference to emulate the design and analysis of target trials using electronic health records and other observational data. As a member of CAUSALab\, he has helped develop and apply marginal Structural Models and the G-formula to quantify causal effects of lifestyle changes or medications on long-term risk of cardiovascular diseases. \n  \nGlobal Health 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-goodarz-danaei/
LOCATION:Zoom\, Virtual: Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260908T124500
DTSTAMP:20260826T221003
CREATED:20260812T135131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T143937Z
UID:10001057-1788868800-1788871500@globalhealth.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Global Health Research and Innovation Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:The 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 Eastern Time. 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-sept-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260925T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260925T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221003
CREATED:20260812T141206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T141250Z
UID:10001067-1790326800-1790330400@globalhealth.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Global Health Coffee Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Global Health Coffee Sessions are a virtual series 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 Eastern Time\, this series brings together global health experts\, policymakers\, and practitioners from Harvard and beyond for dynamic\, forward-looking discussions. \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/coffee-sessions-sept-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261013T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261013T124500
DTSTAMP:20260826T221003
CREATED:20260812T135326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T143913Z
UID:10001058-1791892800-1791895500@globalhealth.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Global Health Research and Innovation Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:The 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 Eastern Time. 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-oct-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261030T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261030T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221003
CREATED:20260812T141553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T141553Z
UID:10001068-1793350800-1793354400@globalhealth.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Global Health Coffee Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Global Health Coffee Sessions are a virtual series 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 Eastern Time\, this series brings together global health experts\, policymakers\, and practitioners from Harvard and beyond for dynamic\, forward-looking discussions. \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/coffee-sessions-oct-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Spring-2025-Coffee-Sessions_square.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261110T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261110T124500
DTSTAMP:20260826T221003
CREATED:20260812T135620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T143850Z
UID:10001059-1794312000-1794314700@globalhealth.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Global Health Research and Innovation Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:The 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 Eastern Time. 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-nov-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/RI-Series-Generic-Image_square.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261127T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261127T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221003
CREATED:20260812T141923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T141923Z
UID:10001069-1795770000-1795773600@globalhealth.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Global Health Coffee Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Global Health Coffee Sessions are a virtual series 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 Eastern Time\, this series brings together global health experts\, policymakers\, and practitioners from Harvard and beyond for dynamic\, forward-looking discussions. \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/coffee-sessions-nov-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Spring-2025-Coffee-Sessions_square.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261208T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261208T124500
DTSTAMP:20260826T221003
CREATED:20260812T135849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T143728Z
UID:10001060-1796731200-1796733900@globalhealth.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Global Health Research and Innovation Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:The 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 Eastern Time. 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-dec-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/RI-Series-Generic-Image_square.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270112T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270112T124500
DTSTAMP:20260826T221003
CREATED:20260812T140104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T143645Z
UID:10001061-1799755200-1799757900@globalhealth.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Global Health Research and Innovation Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:The 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 Eastern Time. 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-jan-2027/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/RI-Series-Generic-Image_square.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270129T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270129T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221003
CREATED:20260812T142117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T142117Z
UID:10001071-1801213200-1801216800@globalhealth.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Global Health Coffee Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Global Health Coffee Sessions are a virtual series 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 Eastern Time\, this series brings together global health experts\, policymakers\, and practitioners from Harvard and beyond for dynamic\, forward-looking discussions. \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/coffee-sessions-jan-2027/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Spring-2025-Coffee-Sessions_square.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270209T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270209T124500
DTSTAMP:20260826T221003
CREATED:20260812T140157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T143621Z
UID:10001062-1802174400-1802177100@globalhealth.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Global Health Research and Innovation Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:The 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 Eastern Time. 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-feb-2027/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/RI-Series-Generic-Image_square.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270226T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270226T100000
DTSTAMP:20260826T221003
CREATED:20260812T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T142313Z
UID:10001072-1803632400-1803636000@globalhealth.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Global Health Coffee Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Global Health Coffee Sessions are a virtual series 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 Eastern Time\, this series brings together global health experts\, policymakers\, and practitioners from Harvard and beyond for dynamic\, forward-looking discussions. \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/coffee-sessions-feb-2027/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Spring-2025-Coffee-Sessions_square.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270309T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270309T124500
DTSTAMP:20260826T221003
CREATED:20260812T140237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T143557Z
UID:10001063-1804593600-1804596300@globalhealth.harvard.edu
SUMMARY:Global Health Research and Innovation Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:The 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 Eastern Time. 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-mar-2027/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://globalhealth.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/RI-Series-Generic-Image_square.png
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