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Center forms internal advisory board
The Global Health Center at the Institute for Public Health has formed a new advisory board. Read more about this esteemed group of faculty.
Faculty Scholar speaks at United Nations event on literacy and global health
Faculty Scholar and Global Health Center collaborator, Cindy Brantmeier recently addressed the United Nations Latin American Congress.
Global Health Center co-directors, Faculty Scholars awarded Global Incubator Seed Grants
Institute for Public Health university partner, McDonnell International Scholars Academy along with the provost’s office have announced recipients of the 2022 Global Incubator Seed Grants in Public Health. Recipients include Victor Dávila-Román, MD and Mark Huffman, MD, co-directors of the Global Health Center at the Institute for Public Health.
Institute for Public Health 2023 Summer Research Program application period opens Oct. 14!
The application period for the 2023 Summer Research Program (including a new track!) opens Oct. 14!
Institute’s Summer Research Program adds new RADIANCE track
The application period for the Institute for Public Health 2023 Summer Research Program opens Oct. 14 with a new track in cardiovascular disease and hematology.
Two Faculty Scholars receive $1.2M grant to study depression in youth living with HIV in Uganda (Links to an external site)
$1.2 million in NIHM funding has been awarded to two WashU faculty, who are also Institute Faculty Scholars, to study youth with HIV and depression in Uganda.
2022 Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program Summary
Read about the 2022 Summer Research Program, which wrapped up in late July.
Global health seed funding available for faculty at WashU & McDonnell Academy partner institutions
The Global Health Center and University partner, the McDonnel Academy, are joining forces to offer Global Health Seed Funding beginning Aug. 15 through Oct. 15.
Global Health Center bids farewell to colleague and friend
WashU Pediatrician & Associate Professor, Ericka Hayes, MD, is leaving the University. The Global Health Center remembers her work and offers well wishes.
Global Health Spotlight: Zainab Mahmoud, MD, MS
Meet Global Health Center collaborator, Zainab Mahmoud, who is working to lower rates of maternal morbidity in Nigeria.
Global Health Spotlight: Jorge Llibre-Guerra, MD, MS
Meet one of the Institute’s newest Faculty Scholars whose global health work focuses on neurodegeneration and epidemiology in Latin America.
Faculty Scholar expands project to provide advanced radiation therapy in Mongolia
Institute Faculty Scholar, Baozhou Sun along with WashU & global partners are bringing life-saving cancer treatment to underserved parts of the globe.
Institute for Public Health 2022 Summer Research Program kicks off June 1
The 2022 Summer Research Program is underway creating a unique experience for students in global/public health and aging/neurological research.
Women in Global Health-Midwest Chapter works to advance gender equity and illuminate women in global health
The Women in Global Health – Midwest Chapter, begun by WashU in 2018, continues to host stellar speakers and illuminate issues affecting women in global health.
Faculty Scholars’ project receives Gates Foundation grant for lymphatic filariasis elimination in Indonesia
Two faculty scholars receive a Gates Foundation award to support their fight against a devastating disease in Indonesia.
Institute Faculty Scholar receives $5.7M for his work in Africa (Links to an external site)
Institute for Public Health Faculty Scholar Fred Ssewamala, the William E. Gordon Distinguished Professor at the Brown School has received two grants from the NIH for his work in Uganda. Read about his study.
WashU’s collaboration with Uganda Cancer Institute to modernize radiation therapy treatment
Institute for Public Health Faculty Scholar Baozhou Sun and team are bringing modernized radiation therapy treatment to Uganda. Read about their most recent efforts.
Women in Global Health – Midwest Chapter welcomes Juliet Iwelunmor, April 26
Written by Kim Furlow, communications manager for the Institute for Public Health The Women in Global Health – Midwest Chapter and Global Health Center are excited to continue working towards gender equality in global health leadership by presenting global health experts on topics that resonate with its members and those interested in creating gender transformative […]
Former Global Health Center student moves on to exciting career
Students who work at the Global Health Center typically see an impact on their careers. Example? Bill Effah, MD