Global Health at Yale

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.

09/12/2025

⏳ Still time to register!

YIGH is hosting its Student Opportunities Mixer on Monday, September 15th, 5:00 – 6:30 P.M. ET at the Yale School of Public Health, 47 College Street, Room 106B.

Learn about YIGH’s student programs—including the Sustainable Health Initiative, Leadership in Global Health Fellowship, Global Health Case Competition, and the U.S. Global Health Policy and Advocacy Study Tour.

The evening will feature a student roundtable, networking opportunities, and a chance to explore ways to get involved in global health at Yale. Dinner provided!

👉 Register here:

YIGH Student Opportunities Mixer

09/10/2025

Vaccines, Policy, and Global Health Architecture: A Conversation with Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance

🗓️ September 16, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
📍 60 College Street, Room 105

Hosted by the Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH) and co-sponsored by the Departments of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases, Health Policy and Management, and the Global Health Concentration at the Yale School of Public Health, this event will bring together officials from Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance for an in-depth conversation on vaccines, policy, and the future of global health.

Register for the event here:

A Conversation with Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance

08/28/2025

Discover Student Opportunities with YIGH 🌍
The Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH) is hosting its Student Opportunities Mixer on Monday, September 15th from 5:00 – 6:30 P.M. ET at the Yale School of Public Health, 47 College Street, Room 106B.

This event is open to students and trainees from across Yale. The evening will include an overview of YIGH’s student programs, including the Sustainable Health Initiative, Leadership in Global Health Fellowship, Global Health Case Competition, and the U.S. Global Health Policy and Advocacy Study Tour. It will also feature a roundtable discussion with current students who will share their experiences and answer questions, along with opportunities to connect, network, and get involved. Dinner will be provided! https://bit.ly/45B15Xa