Past Global Health Events
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Global Health Catalyst Summit @ Johns Hopkins 2021 Keynote Address
Satish Gopal, M.D., MPH, Director, of the National Cancer Institute, Center for Global Health will deliver the keynote address and share examples of his work collaborating with local institutions in Africa and other LMICs. Dr. Gopal will also discuss more broadly the vision of the NCI Center for Global health in supporting global oncology collaborations. The Global Health Catalyst Summit is a yearly event for catalyzing high impact international collaborations to address cancer health disparities in the USA and globally.
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The 13th AORTIC 2021 International Virtual Conference
NCI is co-convening several scientific sessions at the 13th African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) virtual meeting. Keynotes and Special Guests include a welcome address by Dr. Abubakar Bello, AORTIC President, and opening remarks by Dr. Satish Gopal, CGH Director. Learn more and register.
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Pre-Application Webinar for Implementation Science for Cancer Control in PLWH in LMICs
Join NCI program staff for an informational webinar on RFA for Implementation Science For Cancer Control in People Living with HIV in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Staff Will highlight the scope and focus of the new funding initiative and answer questions from interested applicants.
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Advancing Cancer Health Disparities Research Globally at the AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved 2021
Cancer health disparities are not well understood as a global problem. This session aims to develop consensus among the scientific community on definitions, priorities, and opportunities to systematically study and address cancer health disparities globally.
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Cancer Research Works - Improving Cancer Patients' Survival Worldwide
Register for the virtual event to learn how global cancer researchers work together to drive progress and navigate global challenges faster.
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Introduction of HPV Testing and HPV Self-Collection in Argentina - Results From the Evidence
Silvina Arrossi, MSc, Ph.D has served as the Scientific Coordinator of the National Program on Cervical Cancer Prevention, Argentina, and since 2019 as a member of its Scientific Committee. Dr. Arrossi is the principal investigator of several national and international research projects aimed at improving the prevention of cervical cancer. Register for her seminar, Introduction of HPV Testing and HPV Self-Collection in Argentina: Results from the Evidence.
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Tobacco and Cancer in France and the United States: Research Opportunities to Advance Tobacco Control
Register for this webinar to learn more about research opportunities in the United States and France to advance tobacco control to prevent cancer.
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Global Oncology - Building Capacity for Global Cancer Research
Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are greatly affected by the increasing cancer burden. Studying cancer in LMICs provides opportunities to understand and address the drivers of cancer morbidity and mortality in LMICs. Join CGH Director, Dr. Satish Gopal, for a global oncology seminar at the African Cancer Institute.