Heidelberg Institute of Global Health

This coming Winter Semester 2025-26, the Institute for Global Health (HIGH), in cooperation with the DKFZ, is offering the course “Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Doctoral Students” (for medical and non-medical students).
Basic knowledge of epidemiology and biostatistics is required.
The course is held in person and in person only, in the campus of INF.

You can find the course on heiCo (course number: 9128000112), or fill in the registration form on the following link: https://forms.gle/KMYVw9p96wkLbqbT7

Dear Alumni and Students

We are delighted to invite you to a special HIGH Alumni Reunion!

This gathering is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, share updates, and hear about exciting developments within the HIGH community and the Andreas Ruppel Fund. We look forward to a dynamic session of insights and networking.

Date: Friday, July 25, 2025

Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM German Time (CEST)

Location: Online via Zoom

Zoom Meeting Link:
https://eu02web.zoom-x.de/j/69539734636?pwd=B2JTC6iVTXjOU8tbEbblBJEsAm15Ol.1

Draft Flow (90 minutes):

Welcome – Prof. Olaf Horstick, Professor of Global Health and Director of Teaching at HIGH (5 min)

Alumni Updates – Brief updates from alumni (MSc/PhD/postdoc), featuring PhD Miguel Salazar (Philippines) (10 min)

Looking Ahead – Current MScIH students Ansgar Adler and Hussein El-Sayed share insights on future plans (10 min each, 20 min total)

Institute Insights – Prof. Olaf Horstick shares recent highlights or opportunities (10 min)

Andreas Ruppel Foundation Updates – Dr. Andreas Deckert from HIGH, Scientist and Group Leader of Non-communicable disease (NCD) in LMICs, and founder of the Andreas Ruppel Fund, provides an overview of the Foundation's updates, events, and projects (10 min)

Open Floor / Q&A (10 min)

Breakout Rooms for Informal Networking – Discussion prompt: "Navigating Global Health in 2025: Perspectives and Future Horizons." (20 min)

Wrap-up & Next Steps – Felipe (5 min)

We are very excited to see you there!

Warm regards,
Felipe Mejia Medina

🚀 Ready to take your research to the next level using Artificial Intelligence?
Join the virtual course “AI-Powered Research: From Idea Generation to Literature Review” organized by the Andreas Ruppel Foundation and the Institute of Global Health at Heidelberg University!

🗓️ Dates: May 10 – June 28, 2025
💻 Format: Online – weekly Saturday sessions
💵 Fee: USD 110.00 (scholarships available!)
🕝 Schedule: Saturdays from 13:30 to 15:30 (Germany time)
📌 Language: English, but a Spanish version of this course will be shared in a separate post.
📣 Limited spots – apply by April 23 by filling out the form:

🔗 Preinscription https://bit.ly/41Hyah2
🔗 Syllabus https://bit.ly/4c2LQaW

The next term of the course “Advanced Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Doctoral Students” will commence in the upcoming summer semester.
Participants may also have the opportunity to obtain a certificate of attendance, which is eligible for accreditation within the MEDISS doctoral program.

This course is part of the medical “Wahlfachtrack” Global Health but can be attended by anyone who is interested.

The course is held in English, and will take place in-person only. Exact course venue will be shared in due course.

Registration is open until April 7th on the following link:
https://forms.gle/rNmAkKy6LkboR4sC8

More details on the course schedule and registration are in the attached pdf file.

For more information, please contact us on the following email:
[email protected]

Best wishes,
Nisreen

The next term of the course “Advanced Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Doctoral Students” will commence in the upcoming winter semester.

This course is organized by the Institute of Global Health in cooperation with the DKFZ and is open to both medical and non-medical students. It is part of the medical “Wahlfachtrack” Global Health program, but it is also open to anyone with an interest in the subject.

Participants may also have the opportunity to obtain a certificate of attendance, which is eligible for accreditation within the proposed MEDISS doctoral program.
The course will take place in-person only, in the INF campus. Exact course venue will be shared in due course. Registration is open until October 15th.
You can find the course on heiCO (course number: 9128000024) and Moodle, or fill in the registration form on the following link: https://forms.gle/14FzJwnas52EZfBbA

For more details, feel free to contact us through the following email: [email protected]

Beyond the t Test: Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Doctoral Students

This coming summer semester the Institute for Global Health (in cooperation with the DKFZ) is offering the course “Epidemiology and Biostatistics for Doctoral Students” (for medical and non-medical students).

The course consists of personal coaching for participants’ individual research projects and thematic sessions on a range of methods for data analysis of clinical and epidemiological studies. The course is designed as a supplementary lecture and seminar series during or before the dissertation. The course comprises of an initial one-and-a-half day overview session with individual coaching, plus a range of thematic afternoon sessions over the course of the semester (details below).

Basic knowledge of epidemiology and biostatistics is required and should be acquired prior to the course (suggestions for suitable free online courses available upon request; medical students: successful completion of Q1 module).

The course will be held in English. Registration for the course is open until April 12th via the following link:
https://forms.gle/BtP4mgbJ4ibNXPeq8

This course is part of the medical “Wahlfachtrack” Global Health but can be attended by anyone who is interested.

For further information/ the registration form, please contact:
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Andreas Deckert
06221-5637260
[email protected]

Registration/Administration:
Nisreen Agbaria [email protected]

Dear Colleagues and Alumni,

Join our transformative DAAD-sponsored proposal writing workshop, "Empowering Global Health Alumni to Address Anthropocene Challenges" organized by Dr. Andreas Deckert and Myo Chit of Heidelberg Institute of Global Health, Germany, from September 4th to 8th. We are looking forward to welcoming up to 20 participants in Heidelberg. This workshop builds upon the legacy of the late Prof. Andreas Ruppel, aiming to educate Global Health Alumni on the negative repercussions of the Anthropocene on both the environment and public health.

Objectives of the workshop are:
• Exchange knowledge on Anthropocene challenges and mitigation strategies,
• Develop project proposals and regional workshops,
• Network with experts and fellow Alumni and
• Acquire skills in proposal writing and fundraising.

Global Health Alumni who studied in Germany can apply (please send a scanned copy of your certificate of attendance or your certificate of study).

Submit your expression of interest using this form https://bit.ly/49m8CYo, motivation letter, and project idea by May 5th. Selected candidates will receive invitations.

Participants will receive:
• Flight tickets (economy class),
• Visa cost reimbursement,
• Accommodation with breakfast and meals during the workshop (except dinner) and
• Public transportation between the hotel and workshop venue.
Additional costs (such as per diems or other allowances, etc.) will not be covered. Full program attendance is expected.

We are looking forward to receiving your timely applications!

Best regards,
Andreas Deckert & Myo Chit
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Phone: +49-6221-5637260

The Heidelberg Institute of Global Health is excited to open applications for the virtual course 2024 "AI-Powered Research: From Idea Generation to Literature Review" running online from June 1st to July 6th, 2024.

This course is designed to bridge the gap between traditional research tools and cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. As global health challenges become more complex, the demand for innovative research solutions increases. This course aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to harness AI in enhancing their research capabilities, from generating ideas to conducting comprehensive literature reviews.

Participants will benefit from 9 hours of online discussions spread across six weeks, on Saturdays, with the timing adjusted to accommodate participants from various time zones. An additional 4 hours per week (~24 hours total) will be dedicated to homework and group work, plus an hour of pre-course reading. Instruction will be in English.

The course is particularly suited for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in public health, global health, or medicine, or those currently pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in a related field. Preference will be given to current Ph.D. students, especially those from or working in LMICs.

Participation is free of charge. However, participants are responsible for their internet connectivity fees, potential article printing costs, and computer usage/electricity.

Application Requirements (to be done in the application form):

• A short CV (max 1 page) emphasizing your background in Global Health.
• A motivation letter (max 100 words) expressing your interest in the course.
• Deadline for Application: May 15th, 2024

Apply here: https://forms.gle/aSVhoB2v2hhEXMAs8

Notification of acceptance will be communicated by May 20th, 2024, aiming for a cohort of 18 participants. For further questions, please reach out to the course facilitator, Felipe Mejia-Medina, at [email protected]

Looking for information on Global Health? Have you ever wanted to deepen your knowledge of healthcare finance or consulting skills, learn crisis management or improve your leadership skills? - Our short courses are a great way to expand your view on different subjects.
Study together in an international environment in the beautiful city of Heidelberg!

Follow this link for more information and the course application: https://www.klinikum.uni-heidelberg.de/heidelberger-institut-fuer-global-health/teaching/teaching-1/short-courses/short-courses-in-international-health