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Global Health Center

WEBImproving global health through transdisciplinary programs and partnerships across Washington University in St. Louis and around the world.

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Institute for Public Health Global Washington University …

WEBVision. Connector: Improve, amplify and support public health efforts in St. Louis and around the world. Convener: Bring together diverse disciplines to share knowledge, form partnerships, and turn ideas into action. Catalyst: Inspire innovative solutions to today’s most pressing public health challenges through targeted events, seed funding

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Global Washington University in St. Louis

WEBOur global footprint advances WashU’s capabilities in research, education, patient care and service to humanity. Our regional approach complements WashU’s major strategic priorities as a university. In every region, our students, faculty, staff, and alumni are expanding opportunities for collaboration and creating positive, lasting change.

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Institutes and Centers Global Washington University in …

WEBMore than 25 institutes, centers, and programs with an international focus offer collaborative research opportunities and empower our students, faculty, and staff to create meaningful impact. Our centers and institutes with international focus support all aspects of the learning, teaching and research pursuits for our faculty, staff and students. Explore a …

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Conquering childhood malnutrition Global Washington …

WEBChildhood malnutrition is a major global health challenge. It affects more than 150 million children under the age of 5 worldwide, with a disproportionate impact in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the World Health Organization.

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Global Health Center partners bring local to global effort …

WEBSpeakers and panelists from the Nov. 15 Local to Global Health special event. On November 15, leaders from the Global Health Center at the Institute for Public Health and Department of Medicine, cardiovascular experts from the University of Abuja, Nigeria and project partners and leaders from Parents as Teachers National Center joined WashU …

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Bringing the world to WashU

WEBBringing the world to WashU. Noted primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall Visited Washington University in St. Louis to deliver an Assembly Series lecture entitled “Inspiring Hope Through Action” Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. The lecture was delivered at Graham Chapel, on the Danforth Campus in St. Louis. Washington University’s mission is to act in

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Learning Programs Global Washington University in St.

WEBVisit Washington University Fellowship Advising to learn more about competitive scholarships for study outside the United States such as the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, Rhodes Scholarship, the Gates Cambridge Award, the Boren Graduate Fellowship, the DAAD Study Scholarship & Research Grants, and a wide range of other …

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Africa Global Washington University in St. Louis

WEBAfrica is a vibrant, diverse continent that defies simple stereotypes. WashU faculty, students and staff are engaged in collaborative research and educational initiatives in more than 35 countries in Africa, with important contributions in the areas of public health, human development, and environmental research. On campus, we have a vibrant, …

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ICHAD Global Washington University in St. Louis

WEBICHAD. The International Center for Child Health and Development (ICHAD) contributes to the reduction of poverty and improvement of public health outcomes for children, adolescents, and families in low-resource communities, particularly those in Sub-Saharan Africa and other developing nations.

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Exceptional healthcare across geography Global Washington

WEBExceptional healthcare across geography. Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has formed a collaboration with China-based Huici Health Management Co. to assist with physician training and the design of a new medical center — including a 1,000-bed hospital — in Suzhou, eastern China. In turn, medical students, residents and

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International Research with Human Subjects and Clinical Trials

WEBGuidance materials. The International Human Subjects Research Guidance materials, developed by the Washington University International Research with Human Subjects Committee provide detailed instructions on the human subjects requirements for conducting international research.. Additionally, prior to submitting to WashU’s IRB, the WashU PI …

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Latin America and The Caribbean Global Washington University …

WEBLatin America is a broad and diverse region comprising not only South America, but also Central America, Mexico, and parts of the Caribbean. Over the years, Washington University has built strategic networks within and across these countries to address challenges both common and unique to their rich cultures and histories, diverse …

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Understanding the nexus of environmental and public health …

WEBAerosols are bits of solid matter suspended in air. They can absorb and reflect light, contributing to the warming and cooling of the atmosphere. When they are below a certain size, particles known as PM2.5 can enter a person’s bloodstream and penetrate the lungs.

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Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics

WEBThe School of Medicine’s biomedical informatics and biostatistics units are united as the Institute for Informatics, Data Science and Biostatistics (I 2 DB).. The fields of healthcare and life sciences are experiencing a fundamental shift toward transdisciplinary, integrative and data-intensive approaches to research.

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Nurturing research through Global Accelerator Grants

WEBAt the Brown School, Professor Mitra Naseh’s team delves into a significant exploration with their project, “A Feasibility Study of a Virtual Mental Health Intervention for Disaster Survivors,” supported by a $23,580 Global Accelerator Grant. This financial boost not only affirms the project’s importance but also emphasizes its

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Obesity, climate change, hunger: A ‘Global Syndemic’

WEBThe international Lancet Commission on Obesityreleased its major new reportJan. 27. The main takeaway? Obesity, climate change and hunger are inextricably linked and must be fought as one challenge. Ross Hammond, the Betty Bofinger Brown Associate Professor, and Peter Hovmand, director of the Social System Design Laband …

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In Guatemala, better care for cancer patients

WEBIn Guatemala, Liga Nacional Contra el Cancer/Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia (LIGA/INCAN) in Guatemala City is the only comprehensive cancer treatment center for the poor and underserved. But with outdated equipment, the center cannot meet the needs of all its patients. Now, with the assistance of a grant from the United States Agency for

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NIMH Awards $5.7 Million for research work in Uganda

WEBFred Ssewamala, the William E. Gordon Distinguished Professor at the Brown School, along with colleagues at Washington University in St. Louis, has received $5.7 million in two separate grants from the National Institute of Mental Health, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), for his work in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Global Incubator Seed Grants awarded

WEBThe McDonnell International Scholars Academy is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 Global Incubator Seed Grants. Fifteen research teams from five WashU schools working across different disciplines have been selected to receive funding. The program aims to stimulate high-impact research initiatives linking WashU faculty and international …

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Guo, Yadama named assistant vice chancellors for international …

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