In April 2024, Global Programs launched the inaugural Global Health Symposium: Connecting Communities Through Innovation. This event highlighted our mission to make meaningful contributions through innovation, research, education, and clinical care. It showcased the impactful work of our faculty, students, and leaders, and culminated in Best Poster Awards and Best Photography Awards.
The symposium was held in collaboration with the BCM Global Health Interest Group and featured esteemed speakers such as Maria Oden, Ph.D., M.S., B.S.E., Maddy Kulkarni, M.B.A., and Umair A. Shah, M.D., M.P.H.
Video Highlights
Opening Remarks
Toward Real Impact: Working Together to Save Newborn Lives in Africa
Magnifying Impact: How Brands are Contributing to Global Health Solutions and Delivery
Global Health is Local Health: Bridging the Divide for a Healthier Tomorrow
Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders: Exploring BCM Residency Programs and Global Workforce Development Initiatives
Gallery
Agenda
Time | Session |
8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Poster SessionBiotechnologies and Innovation |
| Guest SpeakersMaria Oden, Ph.D., M.S., B.S.E. Maddy Kulkarni, M.B.A. |
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Networking Lunch |
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | Guest SpeakerUmair A. Shah, M.D., M.P.H. |
2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Poster SessionEducation and Training |
4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | Panel SessionEmpowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Exploring BCM Residency Programs and Global Workforce Development Initiatives
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4:45 p.m. - 5 p.m. | AwardsHonoring the Recipients of the Best Poster and Photography Awards |
Guest Speakers
Maria Oden, Ph.D., M.S., B.S.E.
Toward Real Impact: Working Together to Save Newborn Lives in Africa
Maddy Kulkarni, M.B.A.
Magnifying Impact: How Brands are Contributing to Global Health Solutions and Delivery
Umair A. Shah, M.D., M.P.H.
Global Health is Local Health: Bridging the Divide for a Healthier Tomorrow
Panel Session
Rahel S. Selassie, M.D., Anesthesiology
Moderator
Kelli Diane Barbour, M.D., M.Sc, M.A., OB/GYN
Panelist
Heather Haq, M.D., MHS, Pediatrics
Panelist
Rachel W. Davis, M.D., Surgery
Panelist
Best Poster Awards
Biotechnologies and Innovation
A Continuous Respiratory Rate Monitor Intended for Low-resource Settings: A Device Validation Study
Authors: Dr. Amee Amin, Joshua Coyle, Dr. Maria Oden, Dr. Monika Patil and Dr. Rebecca Richards-Kortum
Education and Training
Mental Health Service Need and Utilization in an Afghan Refugee Community
Authors: Angelica Garcia Keeme-Sayre, Dr. Ila Gautham, Karissa A. Chesky, Laiba Asif and Dr. Sophia Banu