Connecting for innovation and equity in global health
Join Alliance member WHO for their Technical Webinar Series on Climate Change and Health. These webinars will integrate training, experience sharing, interactive activities and group discussion with the aim of building capacity for implementation at country level. Webinars will take place from April 24th to October 23, and recordings of past webinars will be made available on their webpage.
Artificial intelligence breakthroughs are ushering in new ways to individualize patient recommendations, augment diagnoses and aid in clinical decisions. Join Washington Post Live for conversations with top medical leaders from Stanford, UCSF, and UC Berkeley about how AI could transform the patient journey of the future and ways to improve transparency and trust in this new era of medicine.
In the lead up to International Day of the Girl 2024, Rise Up (PHI) and She's the First are coming together to highlight why it is critical to support and invest in girls’ education and leadership if we want to make real progress toward gender equality. At this inspiring event, you’ll hear directly from brilliant women and young leaders who are changing the trajectory for girls in their country, and learn how YOU can take action to support their work and create a future where every girl can succeed.
Join Planetary Health Alliance, co-hosted with the American Public Health Association (APHA), on October 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET/ 11:00 AM PT for a webinar as part of their 150-year commitment to advancing equitable health and well-being for all that will use a Planetary Health lens to explore the interconnected ecological determinants of health and the need for a transdisciplinary approach to developing a livable future in which all people can thrive.
Join ReSurge International for their 2024 Transformations Gala: Closing the Gap. This gala is a night of hope celebrating their mission to build, scale, and sustain reconstructive surgical capacity to provide life-changing care to those with the greatest need. Proceeds will benefit the life-changing work they are doing across the globe to close the gap to reconstructive surgical care once and for all. ReSurge’s annual gala is attended by up to 400 guests, including world-renowned reconstructive surgeons, venture capitalists, as well as Silicon Valley philanthropists.
Join CHEST 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts from October 6th-9th. This year's keynote speaker is Vanessa Kerry, MD, MSc, Co-founder and CEO of Seed Global Health, Director of the Program in Global Public Policy at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and World Health Organization Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health. She will speak on the effects of climate change on human health and health systems. CHEST 2024 brings together key experts in the topics that affect your patient care, including: artificial intelligence, biologics for severe asthma, the vaping epidemic, therapeutics for advanced COPD, and sleep disorders.
The recent, rapid spread of the new clade 1B strain of mpox (formerly called monkeypox) in Central Africa has prompted the second Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) since the global outbreak of mpox in 2022. Join Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health to learn the latest about the current epidemic in this panel conversation with experts representing a variety of perspectives. In a conversation hosted by the Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health and moderated by CIGH Director Michele Barry, expert panelists will discuss the various strains of mpox currently causing outbreaks; epidemiological drivers of the various clades; strategies for containment; vaccine equity; and implications for the U.S. response.
The 7th Global Forum on TB Vaccines is taking place for the first time in the Americas in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from October 8-10, 2024 with the theme, "Driving innovation from discovery to access”. This Forum aims to bring more than 400 stakeholders from over 35 countries and all sectors of the TB vaccine field together. The 7th Global Forum is convened by the Stop TB Partnership Working Group on New TB Vaccines in collaboration with IAVI, the TuBerculosis Vaccine Initiative (TBVI), and hosted by the Ministry of Health of Brazil and the Brazilian Tuberculosis Research Network (REDE-TB).
Join the Pacific ADA Center for their in-person Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) update conference, Beyond Compliance: Equity, Access, and the ADA. This conference will provide opportunities to hear from experts on a wide range of ADA topics and enjoy opportunities to network with your peers.
With global commitments to universal health coverage by 2030 (UHC2030) and primary health care (PHC) as the approach to achieving sustainable health for all, PATH is hosting an engaging webinar that will consider how HIV services are being included in essential care packages, highlight integration approaches, and convene an expert panel of community representatives, advocates, and funders who will share considerations for designing, implementing, and financing integrated and inclusive HIV-PHC models to ensure long-term sustainability as part of country-specific UHC2030 goals. Panelists include Alliance member Chris Collins, President & CEO of Friends of the Global Fight and moderator Dr. Kimberly Green, Global Director, Primary Healthcare of PATH.
The CHESA Global Health Equity Fellowship leverages UCSF resources and expertise to cultivate and mentor the next generation of global surgery and anesthesia leaders. For this Grand Rounds, CHESA will provide a brief overview of the fellowship program and highlight a project led by CHESA Fellow alumni Drs. Treasure Ibingira, Martha Namugga, and Caroline Stephens. Their initiative aims to reduce the mortality and morbidity of trauma in Uganda by improving education, strengthening care delivery, and mobilizing diverse stakeholders to build an integrated trauma system in the country.
With the theme of 'Building Trust for a Healthier World', The World Health Summit 2024 will bring together stakeholders from all sectors around the world to Berlin, Germany to set the agenda for a healthier future and well-being for all through inspiring innovative solutions.
Join STAT and Alliance member Merck for the STAT Summit from October 16-17, 2024. This hybrid event takes place in-person in Boston and will cover some of the biggest challenges faced by those who want to move advances out of the lab and into the world. This summit provides opportunities for discussion about drug development and technology invention, as well as dealing with regulators, courting investors, and pricing and selling products.
To answer the question, 'What if AI models in health care autocorrected to maintain peak clinical performance?', the Performance and Reliability Evaluation for Continuous Modifications and Useability of Artificial Intelligence (PRECISE-AI) program aims to develop capabilities that can automatically detect and mitigate AI model degradation. ARPA-H and PRECISE-AI aims to bring together machine learning experts, health information specialists, and clinicians to address five technical areas.
With increased attention to critical role of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) for product development, this webinar hosted by IMPT for Reproductive Health, housed at the Public Health Institute, focuses on the importance of inclusion of diverse populations in clinical research. This aligns with new FDA guidelines and NIH priorities around DEIA.
Join the North Carolina Global Health Alliance for their 11th Annual North Carolina Global Health Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina. Join leaders and visionaries, students and experts, practitioners and researchers for a day of networking, learning, and reflecting. Spend the day exploring how global learnings can be adapted to different local contexts, including to North Carolina itself. Hear from both global and domestic leaders with expertise in translating learnings across contexts, actualizing the ideals of global to local, and establishing mutually beneficial bidirectional collaborations.
Public Health Institute’s Population Health Innovation Lab (PHIL) and its division Northern ACEs Collaborative’s (NAC’s) Rural Resilience Innovation Hub is hosting an in-person, half-day convening, featuring informative, engaging, and innovative conversations exploring California state-level initiatives that are addressing trauma and building community resilience, such as the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI), California Community Schools Partnership Program, Medi-Cal Transformation (CalAIM) and more.
The GIIN Impact Forum is a global impact investing event with unparalleled opportunities to learn from thought-provoking speakers, participate in interactive sessions and network with impact investing leaders from six continents. With more people recognizing the importance of societal and environmental impact in investments, now is the time to position yourself at the forefront of this rapidly evolving industry. Attending the forum will help you foster valuable connections and learn about innovative strategies and industry developments.
The Linkages Series is a mini-conference format designed to spark learning and action around current issues shaping the field. Together, it bridges funder, practitioner, & network constellations. Join the Network of Engaged International Donors on October 23rd for a deep dive into how and where private philanthropy plays a key role in funding climate change solutions globally and hear from leaders in the global south that are shaping policy and action about the climate solutions most urgently needed in their communities. This event will feature UNICEF and Seed Global Health as speakers.
Devex World is a convergence of forward-thinking minds ready to tackle the urgent themes redefining our space. As the global development model evolves amidst a backdrop of shifting political landscapes, rising debt, a climate crisis, and deepening humanitarian crises, Devex will spotlight new ways of working, impactful storytelling, equitable technologies, and reinventions in funding paving the way for a more prosperous future. Devex World is a hub for development leaders and changemakers to connect, break down silos, foster impactful relationships, and discover new ideas. It's an essential platform for those looking to make a difference in their careers, organizations, and the world.
Join the Alliance, Stanford Byers Center for Biodesign, and Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health for another session in the Health Equity Brown Bag Lunch series, Design for Health Equity & Lessons: Learn more about Equalize Health, the design and impact of med devices to address equity gaps, and important lessons along the way. This session features Krista Donaldson, PhD, who is an engineer, designer, and entrepreneur recognized as a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer. She is the Director of Innovation to Impact at Stanford's Byers Center for Biodesign and helps establish the East Africa Biodesign Program. Krista founded Equalize Health, which developed medical devices treating over 2 million patients in 80 countries. In her talk she'll cover the good, the challenges, and the big lessons from her work and Equalize Health.
The challenges faced by the impact investment community are intricate and often rooted in systemic causes, demanding adaptive mentalities to address them. SOCAP24 is taking place in San Francisco from October 28 to 30, 2024, under the theme, Going Deeper: Catalyzing Systems Change, encouraging the impact investment community to critically examine their practices and challenge them to delve deeper. Depth is the mandate for bringing about structural and irreversible change in the social, political, environmental, and economic systems from which the most pressing challenges emerge.
The AI for Development Conference is a vibrant forum taking place in Barcelona where innovation intersects with real-world impact and ethical considerations. This event is committed to exploring not only how artificial intelligence offers potent solutions for addressing critical global challenges but also to examining the ethical dimensions of AI implementation in the development context. This one-day event gathers thought leaders and pioneers in the AI field who are actively shaping a brighter future through innovative AI solutions.
In this Stanford Global Health Research Spotlight event, Dr. Jade Benjamin-Chung, PHD, MPH, will discuss her ongoing research on housing interventions to improve maternal and child health in low-income countries
AHTS 2024 is the pinnacle of healthcare innovation within MWC Africa uniting the power of digital transformation with the potential of cutting-edge healthcare solutions. This summit will provide opportunities to explore how “Innovating for Community Health, Resilience and Wellbeing: Unlocking the Power of AI and Emerging Technologies” revolutionizes healthcare delivery across Africa. Engage with industry leaders, visionaries, and policymakers to forge transformative partnerships and drive meaningful change.
The African continent’s most influential connectivity event, MWC Kigali, is taking place from October 29-31, 2024. With 5G connections growing from two million in 2022, to a predicted 358 million by 2030, connectivity is rapidly transforming the African continent. Only at MWC Kigali can you mix with international business leaders and high-level government ministers, who are shaping our connected future. MWC Kigali will provide opportunities to find out about key growth areas like mobile money and the evolution of AI. Learn how you can be part of Africa's ongoing digital transformation and leave with fresh ideas, qualified business leads and a wealth of knowledge to keep you one step ahead.
Join Alliance member, Maya Health Alliance, for an Insight Trip to get a closer look at the work they do. The trip will provide opportunities to meet their patients, team, and leaders, and find out more about how they are transforming health in rural Guatemala. The trip will provide experiences surrounding the remarkable culture and traditions of Guatemala’s indigenous Maya people.
Join the Stanford Center for Digital Health for a day of meaningful discussions at the intersection of technology and health. Engage with leading speakers and attendees from academia, policy, philanthropy, and industry as they explore the latest advancements and challenges in digital health. This event promises to foster connections and inspire action across diverse sectors dedicated to improving health through technology.
The ReSurge International Legacy Society is proud to hold their second virtual event! You will hear a State of ReSurge update from President and CEO, Claire Lachance. Following Claire, guest speaker Jay Roadarmel, founding attorney of LifePlan Lawyer and a certified specialist in estate planning, trust, and probate law (by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization), will discuss Creating Your Legacy through charitable planned giving - its benefits, and other invaluable insights. Natalie Meyers, our Executive Vice President of Programs and Partnerships, will share the latest updates from ReSurge’s new strategic plan and conclude the event with an inspiring patient story.
Join Alliance members UCSF for a new, interdisciplinary conference focusing on a bold reimagining of breast cancer prevention and treatment through cross-disciplinary exchange of ideas and out-of-the-box thinking. The purpose of this conference is to center the whole woman and collaborate across disciplines, so that we can RISE UP to the challenge of reducing breast cancer incidence and mortality in our lifetime.
Join Alliance member Stanford's California Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative (CPQCC) for the NEOsphere Conference 2024: Shaping the Future of Care in the Newborn Intensive Unit (NICU) and Beyond. NEOsphere conference aspires to provoke a reexamination of care practices, serve an incubator for ideas, and a platform for innovation. They aim to harness the wisdom of NICU families to develop collaboration between technologists, practitioners, and families to support the development and testing of novel approaches that enhance NICU care and early childhood health outcomes and equity.