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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

  • 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.”

    May 6 – May 9, 2024
  • 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.

    May 17, 2024 | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
    Rockville, MD USA
  • 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."

    May 22, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    Hybrid Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) Room 1306 Madison, WI
  • 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.

    May 23, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
  • 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.

    June 27, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Past Global Health Events

See a listing of past meetings and events sponsored by CGH.

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