Past Global Health Events

NCI @ the 2024 World Cancer Congress

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Center for Global Health (CGH) are participating in several scientific and paid fire oral abstract sessions at the Union for International Cancer Control 2024 World Cancer Congress, September 17-19, 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland.

International Perspectives on Health, Aging, and Longevity: A Fireside Chat

The National Institute on Aging and the U.S. Agency for International Development explore international perspectives on health, aging, and longevity. Moderated by Dr. Kathleen Neuzil, this dialogue between Drs. Atul Gawande and Richard Hodes will discuss how international perspectives on health and longevity help us to understand the drivers of healthy aging around the world.

It is Possible! Getting the Funding That’s Right for You: Perspectives from Cancer Researchers in Africa

NCI GlobTREC Community of Practice

This virtual Community of Practice (CoP) session is part of the Global Training for Research and Equity in Cancer (GlobTREC) Initiative. This CoP session will bring together early-stage investigators from Africa to discuss finding funding for cancer research.

NIH Sex and Gender Differences in Cancer - Population Sciences

NIH Sex and Gender Differences in Cancer Virtual Workshop Series

The NIH Sex and Gender Differences in Cancer Virtual Workshop Series will feature four 3-hour virtual sessions on different aspects of this topic between February and June 2024. This series of virtual workshops will bring together those that are interested in sex and gender differences in cancer in the areas of basic biology, genomics, epigenetics, immunology, clinical/translational science, as well as population science, to not only learn about the latest research findings but to also identify gaps in our knowledge, identify potential collaborative opportunities, and learn best practices for methodology and reporting.

The Lancet Commission on Women, Power, and Cancer: North American Launch

The Lancet Commission on Women, Power, and Cancer was created to address issues at the intersection of social inequality, cancer risk and outcomes, and the status of women in society. This session at ASCO's 2024 Annual Meeting will serve as the North American launch of the Commission Report.

NIH Sex and Gender Differences in Cancer - Clinical Sciences

NIH Sex and Gender Differences in Cancer Virtual Workshop Series

The NIH Sex and Gender Differences in Cancer Virtual Workshop Series will feature four 3-hour virtual sessions on different aspects of this topic between February and June 2024. This series of virtual workshops will bring together those that are interested in sex and gender differences in cancer in the areas of basic biology, genomics, epigenetics, immunology, clinical/translational science, as well as population science, to not only learn about the latest research findings but to also identify gaps in our knowledge, identify potential collaborative opportunities, and learn best practices for methodology and reporting.

UW Carbone Cancer Center Grand Rounds: Engaging Communities Forgotten by Cancer Research in Malawi and at the NCI

NCI Center for Global Health Director, Dr. Satish Gopal, will present at University of Wisconsin's Carbone Cancer Center Grand Rounds event as part of their Inaugural Global Oncology Symposium. Dr. Gopal will discuss "Engaging Communities Forgotten by Cancer Research in Malawi and at the NCI."

Think Tank on Advancing Gastric Cancer Prevention

The Think Tank on Advancing Gastric Cancer Prevention aims to provide an interactive forum for a multidisciplinary group of experts to review the current research and resources for gastric cancer prevention. This forum will feature "lightning talks" and small group discussions to address challenges in the field and identify areas for future national and international research in gastric cancer prevention and control.

12th Annual Symposium on Global Cancer Research

The 12th Annual Symposium on Global Cancer Research (ASGCR) will be held virtually May 6 – May 9, 2024. The theme of ASGCR 2024 is “Collaborating for Impact.”

NIH Sex and Gender Differences in Cancer - Basic Science: Immunology

NIH Sex and Gender Differences in Cancer Virtual Workshop Series

The NIH Sex and Gender Differences in Cancer Virtual Workshop Series will feature four 3-hour virtual sessions on different aspects of this topic between February and June 2024. This series of virtual workshops will bring together those that are interested in sex and gender differences in cancer in the areas of basic biology, genomics, epigenetics, immunology, clinical/translational science, as well as population science, to not only learn about the latest research findings but to also identify gaps in our knowledge, identify potential collaborative opportunities, and learn best practices for methodology and reporting.