The 9th Annual Global Health Conference will bring the Washington University community together to highlight and catalyze global health activities which support the Here and Next strategic plan. This two-day event on the Danforth (March 30) and Medical (March 31) campuses will include presentations from experts, panel discussions, and interactive lunchtime sessions to promote engagement as well as a viewing of the documentary “Offering Hope.”
Additionally, students, trainees, and early-stage investigators will present their latest research and training experience that seek to address the world’s most pressing challenges.
This conference is a collaboration between the Office of the Vice-Provost, Brown School Global Programs Office, McDonnell International Scholars Academy, and Global Health Center.
All events will take place in person. Due to limited accommodations, registration is strongly encouraged. Walk-ins will be permitted if space allows.
Thursday, March 30
Danforth Campus | Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall
- Digital Transformations in Global Health Settings: Learn how digital tools and data science are transforming global health at WashU and around the world.
- Danforth-Medical Campuses Global Health Collaborations: Find out how successful cross-campus, transdisciplinary research and training partnerships are advancing global health at WashU.
Complete agenda details will be provided as the event draws near.
| 8:30 a.m. | Check-in and breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. | Digital Transformations in Global Health Settings Welcoming remarks from Vice Provost Mary Mckay Digital Transformations presentation from Randi Foraker, PhD Presentations by early-stage investigators Presentations by senior investigators Panel discussion Session moderated by Victor Dávila-Román, MD |
| 12:00- 1:30 p.m. | “Offering Hope” documentary screening and lunch Screening to be followed by a moderated discussion |
| 1:30- 4:00 p.m. | Danforth-Medical Campuses Global Health Collaborations Presentations from Fred Ssewamala, PhD, and Patricia Cavazos-Rehg, PhD Presentations by early-stage investigators Presentations by senior investigators Panel discussion Session moderated by Lindsay Stark, DrPH |
| 4:00- 5:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks Provided by Victor Dávila-Román, MD Reception Music and light refreshments |
| 5:30 p.m. | Event close |
Friday, March 31
Medical Campus | Eric P. Newman Education Center
- WashU-St. Louis-Global Community Partnerships: Recognize the importance of bidirectional flow of people and ideas to improve global public health, both at home and abroad. We in St. Louis have much to offer and much to learn.
- Environment and Global-Local Health: The world’s environment is changing at an unprecedented pace with direct and indirect effects on global and local health. Attendees will learn about new strategies and approaches developed and disseminated by WashU faculty to mitigate these risks.
Complete agenda details will be provided as the event draws near.
| 8:30 a.m. | Check-in and breakfast Poster session will be on view throughout the day |
| 9:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. | WashU-St. Louis—Global Community Partnerships Welcoming remarks from Victoria Fraser, MD Community Partnerships presentation from Cynthia Williams, MSW Presentations by early-stage investigators Presentations by senior investigators Panel discussion Session moderated by Angela Brown, MD |
| 12:00- 1:30 p.m. | Poster session and lunch Attendees have the option to sign up for lunch with experts. Seating is limited. |
| 1:30- 4:00 p.m. | Environment and Global-local Health Presentations by early-stage investigators Environment and Health presentation from Jay Turner, DSc Presentations by senior investigators Panel discussion Session moderated by Dan Giammar, PhD |
| 4:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks Provided by Victor Dávila-Román, MD and Mark Huffman, MD Reception Light refreshments |
| 5:30 p.m. | Event close |
The submission period for abstracts for our poster session has been extended to March 17, 2023. To apply, please email the following information to ehickner@wustl.edu.
- Abstract title
- Lead author
- Organization
- Additional authors
- Position: undergrad trainee, grad trainee, postdoc, junior investigator, or other
- Presentation type: oral, poster or both
- Abstract description (200 words or less)
Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Those chosen will present their latest research and training experience that seek to address the world’s most pressing challenges at 9th Annual Global Health Conference.
Abstract submissions will be reviewed by an expert panel. Awards will be given to the top oral and poster abstracts based on methodological rigor, innovation, and impact.
“Offering Hope” is about International Center for Child Health and Development director and William E. Gordon Distinguished Professor, Fred Ssewamala, PhD.
The university has developed its Here and Next strategy to chart the university’s next decade, and this conference will help attendees learn about how global health will play a key role in each of the Here and Next domains. Here and Next aims to mobilize research, education, and patient care to establish WashU and St. Louis as a global hub for transformative solutions to the deepest societal challenges.