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The University of California Global Health Institute advances local and global health equity so our people and planet thrive.

UC Global Health Day 2022 will be held on Saturday, May 7th at the University of California, Santa Cruz! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uc-global-health-day-2022-centering-social-justice-in-community-health-tickets-165451071609

07/29/2026

🌍 Registration and Abstract Submission are Now Open for the Consortium of Universities for Global Health 2027 in Lima, Peru!
Join the global health community at CUGH from February 25th - 28th, 2027 by registering today and taking advantage of early bird pricing.
📌 Register now to secure your spot: https://my.cughlima2027.org/
📣 Call for Abstracts: Share your research, innovations, and experiences in global health. Abstract submissions are due August 31, 2026.
🌐 LMIC Institutions: New low- and middle-income country (LMIC) institutions can receive 50% off the 2027 institutional membership rate, which includes discounted registration for CUGH 2027. Become a member and take advantage of this opportunity.
🤝 Interested in supporting the conference or exhibiting? Contact [email protected] to learn more about sponsorship and exhibition opportunities.

The UC Global Health Institute looks forward to welcoming our colleagues from around the world to CUGH 2027!

07/07/2026

✨ The second week of UCGHI's Global Health Bootcamp featured diverse lectures from amazing researchers across the UC system. Starting off with an energetic conversation from Dr. Sam Ying at UC Riverside on the importance of water quality, access to safe water, and innovative technology used to combat water contamination across parts of the Coachella Valley in California!

A deep dive into global nutrition, food systems, and maternal and child health presented by Dr. Isabel Madzorera at UC Berkeley Public Health gave students a comprehensive overview on the role nutrition plays through the life course, particularly in regions where determinants such as diet, services, and cultural norms can drastically shape outcomes for children and women.

Rounding out the third session, students heard from UCGHI Bootcamp Program Director, Dr. Chris Cotter, on the history of malaria and its origin story shaping the field of global health, in addition to how malaria control and eradication efforts dating back to the 1940s differ to control measures used today. 🌍

⭐ The final session of UCGHI's Global Health Bootcamp featured a jam packed day kicked off by Porter DeLaney from the Kyle House Group speaking on global health policy and how advocacy efforts have shifted in the ongoing political climate.

Dr. Laury Oaks from UC Santa Barbara then introduced students to the intersection of anthropology, reproductive politics and health justice, particularly as they pertain to significant social movements both globally and locally.

Building from Dr. Oaks' presentation, UCLA School of Law's Lara Stemple provided insight on abortion law in a global context while addressing the impacts of overturned policies surrounding reproductive care in the United States.

Threading these various global health topics together was Dr. Madhavi Dandu from UC Global Health Institute and UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences who gave students an important overview on cultural humility and cultural competence when working in the field of global public health.

That's a wrap on our 2026 UCGHI Global Health Bootcamp! Thank you to our amazing cohort of high schoolers and every guest lecturer who made this summer's program possible!

06/30/2026

✨ The UCGHI Global Health Bootcamp is a structured 2-week virtual education program designed to introduce rising high school seniors to foundational concepts in global and community health through interactive lectures, case discussions, and professional development workshops. UCGHI is thrilled to continue to support the next generation of global health leaders! 🌍

Week 1 featured a welcome orientation and first session led by the UCGHI Program Team with 54 rising high school seniors from across California! Key topics including Foundations of Global Health and the Current State of Global Health Funding were presented by UCGHI Bootcamp Program Director, Dr. Chris Cotter, and UCGHI Director, Dr. Madhavi Dandu, respectively. These introductory presentations provided students with an understanding of the current landscape in global health.

⭐ The second session featured an engaging panel on UCGHI Student Career Pathways with Summer Researchers in Global Health (SRGH) alum UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences, Jason Nishio, and UCGHI Planetary Health Center of Expertise Water and Health Fellow + Student Ambassador alum UC Merced Public Health Department, Felix Opoku!

An interactive presentation followed on local and global zoonotic diseases by One Health Institute Sonja Montanus and UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine Dr. Rebecca Radisic who introduced students to the diversity of zoonoses while hearing firsthand about fieldwork and research sampling techniques with wild animals, rodents, and livestock!

Bringing it all together, students worked in teams to tackle the complex public health challenge of Measles in scenarios where several stakeholder groups are tasked to navigate the resurgence of this contagious disease.

Learn more about this year’s amazing cohort of high schoolers: https://ucghi.universityofcalifornia.edu/for-learners/summer-researchers-in-global-health/ucghi-summer-global-health-bootcamp/

06/03/2026

We are proud to share our 2025-2026 Annual Report featuring our collective accomplishments across the ten University of California campuses through UCGHI Centers, Programs and ongoing local and global health initiatives addressing complex global health issues.

Read the report:https://ucghi.universityofcalifornia.edu/about-us/ucghi-2025-2026-annual-report-final-6.2.26.pdf

06/01/2026

The GloCal Health Fellowship is a 12-month, mentored research fellowship that provides aspiring global health researchers with outstanding interdisciplinary education and training in innovative research designed to improve health for populations around the world. Sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Fogarty International Center (FIC) and the UC Global Health Institute, the GloCal Health Fellowship supports awarded fellows from all 10 UC campuses as well as 29 affiliated sites across 22 countries.

Apply by September 15th!

Learn more: https://ucghi.universityofcalifornia.edu/fellowships/glocal-health-fellowship/

05/05/2026

We were proud to support and co-host the One-Day Biotechnology Student Capstone Symposium with UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences and Galileo Academy of Science and Technology. From exploring the impacts of environmental exposures to investigating innovations in biotechnology, these high school students demonstrated curiosity, rigor, and a strong commitment to improving health outcomes.

UCGHI supports early global health career pathways so that young scholars can engage in science and contribute to building global health solutions. Initiatives like this highlight what's possible when students are given the space to ask big questions and share their ideas. We look forward to seeing where these future leaders go next!

04/22/2026

is a reminder that our planet’s challenges are connected...and so are the solutions!

Climate change, emerging diseases, food systems, and ecosystem health don’t exist in isolation. Addressing them requires people who can think across disciplines and work in real-world settings. That’s exactly what this summer’s cohort of the Rx One Health Field Institute will do in Ireland.

In partnership with the UC Global Health Institute's Center for Planetary Health and University College Dublin, students will build practical skills to navigate complex global health challenges.

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to training the next generation of leaders. Investing in people is one of the most meaningful ways we can invest in the future of our planet.

04/20/2026

Join the UC Global Health Institute for an engaging Grand Rounds on nutrition and food security on Friday, May 8th, 2026 from 12:00-1:00pm (PT), featuring a multidisciplinary panel of experts working at the intersection of global nutrition and food access.

- Carrie Waterman, PhD - Food Access Statewide Lead for the California Department of Food and Agriculture
- Isabel Madzorera, ScD - Assistant Professor in Food, Nutrition & Population Health, UC Berkeley
- Weiser Sheri, MD, MPH, MA - Professor of Medicine and Internist, UC San Francisco's Division of HIV, Infectious Disease, and Global Medicine

This session will bring together diverse perspectives on the structural, social, and health dimensions of food access, from local policy to global research and clinical practice. Together, panelists will explore innovative strategies to address food insecurity, advance equitable food systems, and improve health outcomes across communities in California and around the world.

Register: https://ucop.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BIQlHLguSUmfHlWSkiB0Wg #/registration

04/16/2026

🌍⚕️Our Global Health Education Program Director and Distinguished Professor of Population Health & Disease Prevention at , Dr. Oladele Ogunseitan, participated in the roadmap steering committee meeting in Geneva, Switzerland to strengthen the global public health workforce.

The WHO roadmap outlines an approach for policymakers, planners, and educators to address health system strengthening to deliver the full range of essential health services and functions that meet population needs in times of stability and emergency.

Through Dr. Ogunseitan’s participation on this initiative, the system is positioned to help shape international strategies for public health education and workforce capacity.

Learn more by visiting the link in our bio!

04/01/2026

🌱🌏This April, as communities across the globe honor , students, researchers, staff, and community advocates will gather at UC Berkeley for the Latinxs and the Environment Spring Research Conference, “Sembrando el Futuro,” taking place on April 25th at the Latinxs Student Resource Center.

🌾🚜Free and open to the public, the conference will spotlight UC Berkeley and UC Riverside student-led research at the intersection of environmental science, public health, agriculture, and social justice while underscoring a critical truth: representation in these fields is essential to building equitable and sustainable solutions.

Learn more: https://ucghi.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/centering-the-environment-community-and-the-future-uc-berkeley-to-host-5th-latinxs-and-the-environment-spring-research-conference/

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