Past Global Health Events
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Global Health Equity Panel
In recognition of Nelson Mandela Day, the NCI Global Health Interest Group (NCI-GHIG) will host a panel discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion in global health. The session will provide opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue with four global health experts from Africa, Asia, and Latin America whose work focuses on achieving global health equity. Discussions will focus on actions that the broader public health community and early career scientists can take to enhance equity and justice in global health research and practice.
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Lancet Oncology Commission for Sub-Saharan Africa Keynote and Panel at the Global Health Catalyst Summit
Dr. Satish Gopal, Center for Global Health Director, will present at the Global Health Catalyst Summit at 10:30am, ET, on July 7th.
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Equity and Representation in Global Oncology Research
The DCEG Fellows Cancer Health Disparities Group and NCI Global Health Interest Group will host a seminar with speaker Temidayo Fedelu, M.D., M.P.H.
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Poster Session: Mapping Global Oncology Priorities: A Survey of the Directors of the NCI-Designated Cancer Centers at the ASCO Annual Meeting 2022
During the Professional Development and Education Advances poster session track of the ASCO Annual Meeting 2022, the Center for Global Health and partners will present the poster "Mapping global oncology priorities: A survey of the directors of the NCI-designated cancer centers." This event is in-person and available on demand.
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Mentorship and Career Development Roundtable: A Discussion with ASCO's Special Award Recipients at the ASCO 2022 Annual Meeting
Ophira Ginsburg, MD, MSc, Center for Global Health’s (CGH) Senior Scientific Officer, Senior Advisor for Clinical Research, will be recognized with the ASCO 2022 Humanitarian Award on June 4, at their Annual Meeting, in Chicago, IL. Dr. Ginsburg will receive this award for her exceptional service and leadership in the U.S. and abroad, during the “Mentorship and Career Development Roundtable: A Discussion with ASCO’s Special Award Recipients” session. This event is in person and live stream is available.
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Poster Session: Exploring Country Priorities and Contextual Considerations for Implementing National Cancer Control Plans (NCCP) Among Participants of International Cancer Control Partnership (ICCP) ECHO at the ASCO Annual Meeting 2022
During the Care Delivery and Regulatory Policy poster session track of the ASCO Annual Meeting 2022, the Center for Global Health and partners will present the poster "Exploring Country Priorities and Contextual Considerations for Implementing National Cancer Control Plans (NCCP) Among Participants of International Cancer Control Partnership (ICCP) ECHO." This event is in-person and available on demand.
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Impact of COVID-19 on Cervical Cancer Screening in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
This International Cancer Screening Network webinar, taking place on Tuesday, April 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET, is an opportunity for the screening community to learn about, and reflect on, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cervical cancer screening, specifically in low- and middle- income countries, where people are at an increased risk for cervical cancer.
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Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Administrative Supplement Opportunity to Stimulate or Strengthen Global Cancer Health Disparities Research
Join CGH program staff for an informational webinar on NOT-CA-22-057, Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Administrative Supplement Opportunity to Stimulate or Strengthen Global Cancer Health Disparities Research. Staff will highlight the scope and focus of the new funding initiative and answer questions from interested applicants.
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Applying an Equity Lens to Implementation Research: A Pathway to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities at AACR 2022
Dr. Ophira Ginsburg, CGH senior advisor for clinical research, will chair this American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) session, Applying an Equity Lens to Implementation Research: A Pathway to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities, and present an overview of global oncology and implementation science, joined by speakers who will discuss implementation research priorities in global oncology and make an evidence-informed case for embedding an equity lens into implementation research methods.
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Systems Thinking Approach in Implementation Science: Understanding the Layers of Health Inequity at AACR 2022
Dr. Patti Gravitt, CGH Deputy Director, will present a "Systems Thinking Approach in Implementation Science: Understanding the Layers of Health Inequity," at the AACR session, "Implementation Science: Efforts to Improve Cancer Health Equity." The session will explore why applying a health equity lens to implementation science is crucial to achieving maximum impact on cancer control, how a systems approach in designing implementation research can illuminate high leverage, cross-cutting implementation strategies, and how rigor and reproducibility can be maintained using pragmatic designs. Sessions are virtual and in person.