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We are an independent body within The Network:TUFH. Our goal is a global network of students, focusing on multidisciplinary work in public health.

SNO is an independent organizing body within The Network: TUFH aiming to increase student participation and career development opportunities through integrated participation in The Network: TUFH annual conferences. We will meet this goal through:

1. Supporting students with abstract submission and preparing for presentations

2. Providing an pre-conference orientation session for all students

3.

Facilitate connections between universities, organizations and students encouraging cross collaboration on projects or internships

4. Having discussions in multi-disciplinary groups to tackle health inequities locally and globally

5. Providing social networking opportunities with other students around the world

6. Stimulate student participation by encouraging every university partner of The Network: TUFH to bring at least one student
7. Provide materials to post‐conference students to recruit new students to apply and attend next years’ conference, therefore constantly bringing in fresh perspectives to each conference

02/16/2025

📢 *Journal Club Topic for Next Week!*🧠✨

Hello everyone! Our next journal club session will focus on an important emerging issue:

🔬 *The Plastic Brain: Neurotoxicity of Micro- and Nanoplastics*

Recent studies suggest that micro- and nanoplastics can accumulate in the brain, potentially leading to neurotoxic effects. These tiny particles might cross biological barriers and impact neurological health. Let’s explore the mechanisms behind this and discuss its implications!

📖 *Article:* *The Plastic Brain: Neurotoxicity of Micro- and Nanoplastics*
🔗 [https://particleandfibretoxicology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12989-020-00358-y](https://particleandfibretoxicology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12989-020-00358-y)

🗓 *Date:* Tuesday, *27th February 2025*
⏰ *Time:* 6 PM UTC
📍 *Location:* Zoom (link will be provided soon)

📌 *Register Here:* [https://forms.gle/za17u5c3iqVs3bcF8](https://forms.gle/za17u5c3iqVs3bcF8)

⚡ *Note:* Active participation in the journal club *enhances your chances of being accepted and promoted into the apprenticeship program!* Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions and boost your professional growth.

Looking forward to a great discussion! See you all there. 😊

02/04/2025

🌍 Join Us in the Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)! 🌍

📢 Webinar: Acting Together to Eliminate NTDs – Global and Local Perspectives

🎤 Meet our esteemed speaker, Dr. Osman Kamal Osman Elmahi, a distinguished community medicine expert and global health researcher with over 30 publications and 15 posters to his name.

🗓 Date: 9th February 2025
💻 Platform: Zoom
📌 Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqyNwMsUc2F5xYAB6qG9V8umh9VJtdIWjIjSAsCDX5_zPXsg/viewform?usp=header

Let’s come together to raise awareness and take actionable steps toward eliminating NTDs.

02/04/2025

TUFH 2025 Bursary Deadline Extended

🚨 Apply Now for a Chance to Receive a TUFH 2025 Bursary! 🌍✨

Are you a student, young professional from a low or middle-income country, or a community member eager to attend TUFH 2025 in person? You now have the opportunity to apply for a bursary that, if awarded, will grant you a 50% discount on registration AND free shared accommodation (Sept 11-16, 2025)! 🏡🎉

🔹 What’s included if selected?
✅ 50% OFF your in-person registration
✅ FREE shared accommodation for 5 nights

🔸 What’s NOT covered?
❌ Travel, visa, and living expenses

📅 Application Deadline: February 16, 2025
📅 Payment & Flight Confirmation Deadline: March 31, 2025

💼 Spots are limited, and bursaries are not guaranteed—so apply now for your chance to receive one! Learn about the requirements and SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE 👉 https://ow.ly/JmYw50UT5Ar

02/02/2025

🌍 *NTDs Webinar: Acting Together to Eliminate NTDs*

📅 Date: 9th February
⏰ Duration: 1.5–2 hours
🌐 Platform: Zoom

Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) continue to impact millions worldwide, particularly in underserved communities. This webinar brings together global and local perspectives to explore strategies for NTD elimination, discuss innovative solutions, and inspire collective action.

🔹 *What You’ll Learn:*

✅ The burden of NTDs and their impact on health and development
✅ Global strategies and WHO’s roadmap for NTD elimination
✅ Local case studies, challenges, and community-driven solutions
✅ How YOU can contribute to the fight against NTDs

👥 *Who Should Attend?*

✔️Students & Global Health Advocates
✔️Policymakers & Community Health Workers
✔️Anyone passionate about global health and health equity.

📢 Join the movement to eliminate NTDs! Register now:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqyNwMsUc2F5xYAB6qG9V8umh9VJtdIWjIjSAsCDX5_zPXsg/viewform?usp=header

🔗 *Stay tuned for updates and follow for more details!*

01/30/2025

🌍 Today is World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day!

Let’s join hands and work towards a brighter, healthier future by acting together to eliminate NTDs. These diseases impact the most vulnerable communities globally, but through awareness, collaboration, and innovation, we can overcome them.

Together, we can make a difference! 💪
Wait for exciting Events Related to NTDs , see you there 😉

01/26/2025

Deadline Extended: 31 January 2025!
Call for Applications: SNO Exchange Program 2025

Ready to embark on a transformative journey? The Student Network Organization (SNO) Exchange Program 2025, in collaboration with The Network: TUFH, offers a unique, community-focused experience in the Greater Philadelphia area, USA!

✨ Program Highlights:
🔹 1–2 weeks of hands-on community health immersion.
🔹 Explore intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, crisis management, and more.
🔹 Personalized mentorship to conduct research.
🔹 Attend and present at the TUFH 2025 Conference.

💼 What’s Covered?
✔ Round-trip flights.
✔ Accommodation + stipend.
✔ Conference registration.

📝 Who Can Apply?
Undergraduate and medical students from any healthcare discipline.

📌 How to Apply:
Submit your CV, proof of enrollment, SNO certificate, letters of recommendation and interest, and more! Full details + application link: https://tr.ee/hiBbOldSGU

💥 New Deadline: 31 January 2025 💥

📧 Questions? Email us at sno.officemanager@thenetworktufh.org

Don’t miss this chance to gain global healthcare experience, collaborate with peers, and make an impact. Apply now! 🚀

01/20/2025

*Subject: Call for Applications: International Activities Coordinator – Medical Education Committee*

Dear SNO Leaders,

We are excited to announce the call for applications for the position of International Activities Coordinator on the Medical Education Committee for SNO International Board 2024-2025.

*Position Overview:*

The International Activities Coordinator will play a vital role in advancing SNO’s mission by:

• Organizing events and initiatives celebrating WHO-recognized health days.
• Coordinating innovative medical education programs, workshops, and resources.
• Collaborating with medical education organizations (under the supervision of the Public Relations Manager).
• Assisting the Medical Education Committee (MEC) in fostering global engagement.

For a detailed list of responsibilities, please refer to the attached Letter of Commitment PDF.

Application Requirements:
1. Profile Picture
2. SNO Membership Certificate ( not required for application but required when you selected for the position)
3. CV
4. Motivation Letter
5. Action Plan tailored to the position

Application Deadline:

🗓️ Wednesday, January 31st, 2024, at 23:59 UTC

Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dcj_NPTi11erjHaSkePZlKZ52kC6DSogwvpKEs0oZnM/edit

We will conduct interviews with top applicants after the deadline.

Resources to Guide Your Application:

📌 SNO Bylaws : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nUNsorq1aeTm7WUz9E6hiFmH4KzaENpN/view?usp=sharing

📌 SNO Booklet : https://tr.ee/ckYjGYaDow

📌 Job Description: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HNpJj6m3DFzim_GqxuaERVsc1U551AYw/view?usp=drivesdk

We look forward to your applications and can’t wait to see your ideas for advancing international medical education!

Warm regards,
Abdelrahman Ibnomer
SNO public relations and Social Media Manager 24/25

01/15/2025

Hi SNO Members! 🌟

Join us for our January Journal Club session as we explore:
“Faces of the Mind: Unveiling Mental Health States Through Facial Expressions in 11,427 Adolescents”

🗓 Date: Thursday, January 25, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM UTC
📍 Platform: Zoom (link will be shared soon)

This fascinating study dives into how facial dynamics, such as gaze and pupil shifts, can indicate mood disorders like depression and anxiety.

RSVP now: https://forms.gle/ndWgx2yfKdSbLoZx9
📄 Read the article here: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2405.20072

Let’s kick off 2025 with thought-provoking discussions! We can’t wait to see you there. 😊

01/15/2025

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*Meet Your SNO 2024/25 Regional Representatives!*

Our Regional Representatives are the vital link between SNO’s global mission and local student communities, driving collaboration and empowering future leaders in their regions.

✨ Current Representatives:
• Eastern Mediterranean (EMRO): Rawan Saeed 🇸🇩
• Africa: Hanna Nagdee 🇿🇦
• South-East Asia: Amruta R. Shinde 🇮🇳

🎯 What They Do:
• Promote SNO’s goals and strategies regionally.
• Support students with mentorship, abstract submissions, and conference preparation.
• Organize and coordinate impactful regional events.
• Strengthen partnerships and expand SNO’s reach to new countries.

🌟 The positions for Europe, Latin America, North America, and Western Pacific are still vacant! If you’re passionate about leadership and global collaboration, stay tuned for the upcoming application process. This is your chance to join the mission and represent your region!
Together, we’re building bridges and driving change globally.

01/10/2025

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Meet the SNO 2024/25 International Board Coordinators

Our International Board Coordinators play key roles in driving global impact. Here’s what they do:

👉 Activities Coordinators
• Plan and execute SNO’s annual events and activities.
• Supervise organizing committees and ensure high-quality events.
• Lead sub-teams on global health themes.

👉 Mentorship Coordinator
• Oversee the SNO-TUFH mentorship program.
• Promote and guide student participation.
• Ensure program continuity and gather feedback for improvement.

👉 Research Coordinators
• Manage international SNO research projects.
• Form research teams, recruit supervisors, and set timelines.
• Foster partnerships for research opportunities and exchanges.

These coordinators are at the heart of SNO’s global mission. Stay tuned as they lead impactful initiatives this term!

01/09/2025

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Meet Your SNO 2024/25 Executive Committee!

Introducing the dynamic leaders of the Student Network Organization (SNO)! This team is committed to empowering students, promoting collaboration, and creating meaningful change worldwide.

Here’s to a term of growth, unity, and progress—together! 🚀

Stay tuned as we reveal the rest of the incredible team members soon! ❤️

01/08/2025

Something Big is Coming!

We’re gearing up to introduce the incredible minds behind the SNO 2025 team. Get ready to meet the leaders, visionaries, and changemakers working tirelessly to shape a brighter future for all Students!

Stay tuned for the official poster reveal and discover the faces driving innovation, compassion, and progress.

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