Past Global Health Events
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Global Disparities: A Global Approach to Understanding the Generative Mechanisms Underpinning Cancer Health Disparities
On Monday, September 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST, Dr. James R. Alaro will co-moderate concurrent session 5: Global Disparities: "A Global Approach to Understanding the Generative Mechanisms Underpinning Cancer Health Disparities," with Dr. Neal A. Palafox, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Honolulu, Hawaii. In this session, Dr. Alaro is also presenting, "Unraveling the Generative Mechanisms that Underpin Cancer Health Disparities: A Global Approach."
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Transforming HepatoPancreatoBiliary Cancer Research and Care in the Omics Era
Join NCI Center for Global Health's Dr. James Alaro and NCI Center for Cancer Research's Dr. Xin Wei Wang for two sessions at the Africa HepatoPancreatoBiliary Cancer Consortium (AHPBCC) Conference on August 27 and 28.
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Pre-Application Webinar for Administrative Supplements to Support Cancer Disparity Collaborative Research
Join NCI's Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD) for an informational pre-application webinar on NOT-PAR-22-114, Administrative Supplements to Support Cancer Disparity Collaborative Research (Clinical Trial Optional). Program staff from across NCI will highlight the scope and focus of the new funding initiative, including topics relevant for global health practitioners; and answer questions from interested applicants.
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ICAP Grand Rounds: Women, Power, and the Cancer Divide
Ophira Ginsburg, M.D., M.Sc., Senior Scientific Officer, Senior Advisor for Clinical Research, Center for Global Health will provide a rationale and overview of the work of The Lancet Commission on Women and Cancer, which is in progress. This ICAP Grand Rounds webinar will be presented as part of the ICAP-Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC) Initiative Webinar focused on addressing cancer in a global context.
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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.