Seminar series
The School of Epidemiology and Public Health, Bruyère Research Institute, WHO Collaborating Centre for Knowledge Translation and Health Technology Assessment in Health Equity, and the International and Global Health Office (IGHO) are collaborating to host a monthly global health seminar.
The learning objectives of the Global Health Learning Network are:
- To enhance knowledge and understanding of key global health issues
- To engage in discussions on key global health topics
- To network with experts and peers working and studying in the field of global health
Upcoming Event:
Global Health Human Library: Real People & Conversations
An event highlighting careers in Global Health
Join our upcoming global health learning network event which will offer a unique and insightful opportunity to meet global health experts, taking place on Wednesday October 23, 2024, from 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM at the University of Ottawa (Alta Vista Campus).
This unique event will be in the format of a human library where you will get to engage with 7 global health experts who will share their experiences, challenges, and insights on key issues affecting health worldwide.
Guest Experts:
- Dr. Fawad Akbari, Grand Challenges Canada
- Dr. Claudia Duguay, Bruyère Research Institute
- Petra Heitkamp, TBPPM Learning Network, McGill University Health Center, Research Institute, Stop TB Canada
- Dr. Robert McLean, International Development Research Centre
- Dr. Jason Nickerson, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
- Dr. Salim Sohani, Canadian Red Cross Society
- Tanya Trevors, Global Affairs Canada
Please visit our event page for more information about each expert.
RSVP: by October 14, 2024, using the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/7JY52FM. A pizza dinner will be served.