Global Health at Yale

01/12/2026

Now accepting applications: Sustainable Health Initiative (SHI) Venture Development Program — Spring 2026 Cohort 🌍

In partnership with the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY), SHI supports Yale students and trainees developing innovative solutions to health challenges in low- and middle-income countries and under-resourced communities in the U.S.

What selected teams receive:

• Monthly cohort sessions with global health experts
• Skill-building workshops & peer mentoring
• Coaching with the SHI Managing Director
• Access to SHI Mentors-in-Residence
• Opportunity to pitch for a $5,000 Kalyanpur-Maheshwari Grant for Global Health Innovation

Apply now — applications close Monday, January 26 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Turn your idea into impact. 🚀 https://bit.ly/4sDtkho

01/05/2026

As we begin the new year, the Yale Global Health Insights Podcast is gearing up for a new slate of conversations that center the people, ideas, and experiences shaping global health today. Hosted by Dr. Sharon Chekijian, the podcast brings listeners into thoughtful discussions with clinicians, researchers, and leaders at Yale and across the globe—focusing on the human stories behind the work. https://bit.ly/3YoF2i8

🎧 To kick off the year, revisit some of our recent conversations:

In the Olive Grove: Health and Olive Oil
Dr. Tassos C. Kyriakides reflects on how food, culture, and science intersect in his work, sharing insights on the Mediterranean diet and the growing role of olive oil research in global health.

Across Silos: Using Social Entrepreneurship for Change
Dr. Teresa Chahine shares how social entrepreneurship can challenge systems, create solutions, and inspire the next generation of global health innovators.

Building Global Health Through Nursing Leadership
Dean Azita Emami reflects on her global journey and vision for nursing leadership, health equity, and culturally responsive care worldwide.

More voices, perspectives, and stories are coming in the year ahead—we invite you to listen as the new season unfolds.

12/09/2025

🌍 Registration is now open for the 2026 Global Health Case Competition!

Yale undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from all disciplines are invited to collaborate on innovative solutions to a real-world global health challenge.

Participants will connect with peers across Yale who share an interest in global health, strengthen their teamwork and problem-solving skills, and compete for a cash prize. The winning team will also represent Yale at the Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition, joining students from universities around the world.

🔗 Learn more register today to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4prSEF5

11/13/2025

🌍 We’re gearing up for our annual Global Health Case Competition!

We’re just a few months away from the 2026 Global Health Case Competition, and YIGH is excited to host an information session on Friday, December 5, from 12:00–1:30 PM ET on Zoom.

Open to Yale students and trainees across all schools and programs, the GHCC is an annual event that brings together interdisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions to a pressing global health challenge. Participants will have the chance to collaborate with peers from diverse disciplines, learn from experts in the field, build their networks, and engage in creative, real-world problem-solving.

Join us to learn more about this year’s competition and how you can get involved! https://bit.ly/4peHF1j

11/05/2025

The Yale School of Medicine’s Department of Internal Medicine will host its next Medical Grand Rounds as part of The 2nd Century of Women at Yale: Emerging Leaders in Internal Medicine series.

Tomorrow, November 6th, from 8:30 to 9:30 AM, Dr. Evelyn Hsieh, Associate Professor of Medicine (Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology), will present “Going Far, Going Together: Advancing Global Rheumatology.” The session will explore disparities in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, highlight key collaborations in global rheumatology, and connect to the work of the Yale Rheumatology Program in Global and Community Health.

📍 Location: Fitkin Amphitheater
💻 Zoom: https://yale.zoom.us/j/94463525432

10/29/2025

Global Health Experiences through the Downs Fellowship: Annual Symposium

This year’s Downs Fellows will share their original, independent global health research through poster sessions, oral presentations, and a networking reception.

🗓️ Today, Wednesday, Oct. 29
🕝 2:30–5:30 PM
📍 Open to all, no registration required.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Rebecca Byler, PhD, MPH

Dr. Byler is a postdoctoral fellow in cardiovascular tissue engineering at Yale School of Medicine. Her award-winning research bridges biomedical engineering and public health, with a focus on innovative approaches to Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).

10/22/2025

✨ Welcoming Dr. Moustafa Abdalla back to Yale! ✨

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Moustafa Abdallah MD, MPH, MHCM, Senior Health Economist at the World Bank, back to the Yale School of Public Health.

Dr. Abdalla will share insights on “Innovative Financing for National Hepatitis C Elimination: Lessons from Egypt’s Experience” as part of two key sessions: The Yale Global Health Seminar (YGHS) and EMD/HPM 580 Reforming Health Systems: Using Data to Improve Health in LMICS

With over 15 years of experience in health system reform, pandemic preparedness, and innovative financing across Africa and the Middle East, Dr. Abdalla’s leadership continues to shape policies advancing universal health coverage and resilient health systems.

These sessions exemplify how YSPH bridges science and society—where evidence meets policy, and students engage directly with global leaders shaping the future of public health.

We are grateful to the teaching team — Prof. Robert Hecht, Dr. Mike Skonieczny, Eman Salih, Faihaa Dafalla, and Pranjali Gupta — for creating dynamic learning spaces that foster mentorship, equity, and innovation in global health.

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10/06/2025

🌍 Still Time to Register!

The Road Not Taken: Past, Present, and Future in Global Health
🗓️ Wednesday, October 8 | 12:00–1:00 PM ET
📍 60 College Street, Winslow Auditorium (Room 109)

There’s still time to join the Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH) and the Yale School of Public Health’s Department of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases for a special lecture with Dr. Joia Mukherjee.

Drawing from decades of work in health equity and social medicine, Dr. Mukherjee—of Partners In Health and Harvard University—will explore how global health has evolved, the challenges that persist, and what it will take to build more just and inclusive health systems worldwide.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/46pAVWk

09/30/2025

Kicking Off the Semester: SHI’s First Innovation Exchange with Leslie Asanga

SHI's first Innovation Exchange of the semester will feature Leslie Asanga, PharmD, MPH, MBA, is the founder and CEO of Pills2Me (Techstars NYC ‘22) and UrPharm Inc.

A public health pharmacist and social entrepreneur, Leslie is passionate about leveraging technology to improve access to affordable medicines and healthcare in underserved communities. His ventures combine digital innovation and community-centered approaches to address pressing health challenges in Africa and beyond.

📅 Friday, October 3 | 12–1 P.M. ET | via Zoom
🔗 Register now for an inspiring conversation on innovation, entrepreneurship, and advancing health equity. http://bit.ly/4gOzc1y

09/24/2025

We’re happy to co-sponsor this event exploring the intersections of planetary health, the arts, and healthcare. Professors Deena Costa (Yale School of Nursing), Susan Prescott (University of Western Australia and the Nova Institute), and AZA Allsop (Yale School of Medicine) will share how artistic expression, mindfulness, and consciousness can drive social change and climate resilience. Moderated by Professor Christine Rodriguez (Yale School of Nursing), the discussion will highlight the powerful role of storytelling, emotional engagement, and advocacy in planetary healing. 🌍

👉 Register here: http://bit.ly/4pOnaK3

Join us for an engaging exploration at the intersection of planetary health, environmental consciousness, and the arts. These sessions will focus on the importance of centering consciousness, the arts, and healthcare through a planetary health lens. The event will feature Professor Deena Costa from Yale School of Nursing, Professor Susan Prescott from the University of Western Australia and the Nova Institute and Professor AZA Allsop from Yale School of Medicine. The panelists will describe the intersections of artistic expressions like visual arts, music, mindfulness, and consciousness to process experiences and drive social change. Moderated by Professor Christine Rodriguez from the Yale School of Nursing, the event will showcase the synergistic power of healthcare, research, and artistic expression to explore storytelling, emotional engagement, culturally sensitive advocacy and overall, climate resilience and planetary healing. Register here: http://bit.ly/4pOnaK3

09/23/2025

The Road Not Taken: Past, Present, and Future in Global Health 🌍

🗓️ October 8 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET

📍 60 College Street, Winslow Auditorium (Room 109)

Join the Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH) and the Department of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases at the Yale School of Public Health for a lecture with Dr. Joia Mukherjee. She will reflect on lessons from decades of work in health equity and social medicine, drawing on her leadership with Partners in Health and Harvard to explore how global health has evolved, the challenges that remain, and the pathways forward to build more just and inclusive health systems worldwide.

Register here: https://bit.ly/46pAVWk

09/15/2025

Exciting news 🎉 Dr. Ingrid Katz, MD, MHS, has been named the next director of the Yale Institute for Global Health, starting Jan. 1, 2026 (pending Yale Corporation approval).

She brings incredible experience in global HIV research and will lead YIGH in growing research, clinical, and educational programs that advance health worldwide.

We can’t wait to welcome her! Learn more 👉 m.yale.edu/c9t9

We are excited to share that nationally recognized physician-scientist Dr. Ingrid Katz, MD, MHS, has been chosen as the new director of the Yale Institute for Global Health, effective Jan. 1, 2026, pending approval by the Yale Corporation.

As the director of YIGH, Dr. Katz will harness the expertise of Yale School of Medicine, Yale School of Public Health, Yale School of Nursing, and Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs to lead the expansion of global health activities across Yale’s campus and beyond the university. These efforts will include the development of innovative research, clinical, and educational programs that translate scientific discoveries into improved health for all and prepare future global health leaders.

Trained in infectious diseases, Dr. Katz’s global health expertise extends from Southern Africa to Southeast Asia, where she has led and supported federally funded projects focused on improving the health of people with HIV.

Join us in welcoming Dr. Katz and read more about her and YIGH at m.yale.edu/c9t9.