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A summer at WashU – Experiences of a low-income country citizen
Read a perspective on the Summer Research Program from a student in the Public and Global Health track.
Understanding the relationship between sleep, mental health and pain in anemic children
A student in the Summer Research Program – RADIANCE track describes his work with the Fields Lab studying sickle cell disease and more.
A personal case study on white coat syndrome
A student in the Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program – Public and Global Health track discusses her personal connection with a lecture on cardiovascular health.
Call for applications to join the Global Health Student Advisory Committee: Deadline July 20!
Apply now through July 20 to join the Global Health Student Advisory Committee!
Demystifying the microbiome: A summer of pediatric research
Learn more about the microbiome and the summer studies of one student in the Summer Research Program – Public & Global Health track.
Enhancing sustainability in global cancer care
In this observation from a student in the Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program – Public and Global Health track, learn about how the PEWS systems works to assess health in hospitalized children.
Hematopoiesis development and a Malignancy Program retreat
Read about the experiences of one of our Summer Research Program RADIANCE track participants.
Education into action: Translating classroom knowledge to the laboratory
Read one student’s perspective from the Summer Research Program RADIANCE track, on the merits of turning education into action.
Going global: A polypill to treat heart failure
Read one student’s perspective from the Summer Research Program Public & Global Health track on a newer treatment for systolic heart failure.
Continuing the legacy: A collection of journal entries from the inaugural Cora Faith Walker Scholar
Read a perspective from the Cora Faith Walker scholar at the Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program.
The inextricable nature of food insecurity: A deeper look at Haiti’s eroded and disturbed river ecosystems
Written by Kyle Tran, A.B. candidate in biology, microbiology at Washington University in St. Louis; and participant in the 2023 Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program As a participant in the Summer Research DIversity Program in Cardiovascular Disease & Hematology (RADIANCE) track, I was given the opportunity to attend a lecture titled, From Pearl […]
The heart in frame: Using echocardiogram to diagnose hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Our Summer Research Program students in the RADIANCE track are learning about cardiovascular disease and treatment. Here’s one perspective.
Celebrating freedom and wellness: Uniting our community for an empowered Juneteenth
Written by Maeve Fahy, BCL, MD candidate, University College Dublin, Ireland, and the Mark and Cathleen Reifsteck Summer Research Program Scholar in the 2023 Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program As a student in the Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program – Public and Global Health Track, I was thrilled to attend the festivities […]
Suubhi4Her (Hope for girls): Intervention to prevent HIV risk behavior among adolescent girls in Uganda
Read a perspective from a Summer Research Program student about one intervention working in Sub-Saharan Africa to reduce young girls’ risk-taking behaviors.
The Institute for Public Health 2023 Summer Research Program kicks off with new research track, 34 trainees
Read about what students from across the country will learn at the 2023 Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program kicking off in June.
Global Health collaborator SPOTLIGHT: Mitra Naseh, PhD
Meet Mitrah Naseh, PhD, in the June 2023 Global Health Collaborator SPOTLIGHT!
Center co-Director collaborates with university & Nigerian partners to curb hypertension
Co-Director of the Global Health Center, Mark Huffman and a group of WUSTL researchers are collaborating to help lower the large rate of cardiovascular disease in Nigeria. Read how.
Global health collaborator SPOTLIGHT: Anubha Agarwal, MD
Read more about Anubha Agarwal, MD, our April Global Health Center collaborator in the Spotlight!
Positioning Global Health for greater impact in the “Here and Next”: Reflections from the 9th Annual Global Health Conference
Read a perspective on the 9th Annual Global Health Conference by Global Health Student Advisory Committee Chair, Baffour Boaten Boahen-Boaten.