Global Health Events
In an effort to fulfill our mission to advance global cancer research, the Center for Global Health (CGH) sponsors and participates in a number of global health events for both national and international audiences. Although events vary by region and topic, they all focus on the open exchange of scientific knowledge.
Upcoming Events
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ASCO 2026 Session: Celebrating 10 Years of NCI's Affordable Cancer Technologies (ACTs) Program
JCO Global Oncology co-editors, Paul Pearlman, PhD, and Fabio Ynoe de Moraes, MD, PhD, MBA, will discuss their special series "10 Years of the National Cancer Institute's Affordable Cancer Technology Program." Since the launch of the ACTs program in 2014, the series commemorates a decade of research innovation for technology-driven solutions in LMICs. This event is a part of the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.
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Multimedia AI for Precision Oncology
In this session, Dr. Madabhushi will highlight the development of radiopathomics, an AI-driven framework that integrates radiology and digital pathology to capture tumor heterogeneity across spatial scales for improved diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic response prediction. He will present validation studies across multiple cancers demonstrating how these multimodal biomarkers can inform treatment selection, anticipate resistance, and enable more precise, personalized oncology care.
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U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Sciences Program (USJCMSP) International Conference
Virtual and in-person registration is now open for the U.S.-Japan Cooperative Medical Sciences Program (USJCMSP) 26th International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) in the Pacific Rim, which will be held June 23-26th, 2026. This year's theme is "Animal-Human-Environment Interface: Opportunities and Challenges to Eradicate and Cure Infectious Diseases." View the agenda, learn more, and register.
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NCCP DRIVE Webinar: Insights and Lessons from NCCP Development in LMICs
This webinar will share key findings from the National Cancer Control Plan Development Research Initiative (NCCP DRIVE) study and its recent publication in the Journal of Cancer Policy. Cancer planners from participating countries will reflect on the results and share practical insights to inform National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP) development and implementation.
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Cancer Research Training in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs): Translation to U.S. Populations
In this seminar, Dr. Amr Soliman will explore how cancer research training experiences in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) can inform and strengthen cancer prevention, control, and care delivery in the United States. Drawing on decades of global cancer epidemiology and training leadership, Dr. Soliman will discuss lessons learned from international research partnerships and their translation to underserved and special populations in U.S. settings.
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The Jordan Breast Cancer Program: A Comprehensive National Approach to Breast Cancer Control
In this seminar, Mrs. Nisreen Qatamish will highlight the Jordan Breast Cancer Program as a national model for comprehensive breast cancer control, emphasizing its holistic approach to awareness, early detection, and diagnosis and the program’s role in shaping best practices for breast cancer control.
Past Global Health Events
See a listing of past meetings and events sponsored by CGH.