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Scientists identify hotspots of coastal risks in Latin America and the Caribbean
November 8, 2017
500,000 people are at high risk from coastal hazards, according to a new study by researchers at UC Santa Cruz.
Global Poverty and Practice alumni reflect on post-grad life
November 8, 2017
A group of Global Poverty and Practice Minor program alumni gathered at UC Berkeley to share their experiences after graduation.
Preventing gender-based workplace discrimination and sexual harassment
November 8, 2017
Research from the WORLD Policy Analysis Center at UCLA found that more than a third of countries do not have laws against sexual harassment in the workplace.
Save the date for UC Global Health Day 2018
November 1, 2017
UCGHI's sixth annual UC Global Health Day conference has been announced.
Online courses prep those in line to aid global health
November 1, 2017
Online courses – launched this fall by the UC Global Health Institute and the university’s Innovative Learning Technology Initiative – offer undergraduates throughout UC opportunities to explore a discipline that is growing in popularity.
Data-rich, low-cost technologies help disarm diseases globally
October 26, 2017
UC faculty and students develop innovative global health tools made possible by today's technology.
Global Health Group celebrates 10 years of impact
October 25, 2017
UCSF's Global Health Group reflects on a decade of work to eliminate Malaria and other accomplishments.
Persist 2017 conference aims to inspire women to get politically active
October 25, 2017
UC Riverside's upcoming conference supports the political and social empowerment of women.
UCLA offers new Global Health certificate
October 25, 2017
This certificate program provides broad-based knowledge of global health and can serve as a valuable qualification and differentiator in an increasingly competitive job market.
From wildlife to humans with the PREDICT project
October 25, 2017
UC Davis One Health Institute Director Tracey Goldstein discusses the PREDICT Project and its findings thus far.
Put people over profits, says Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus
October 18, 2017
Addressing the Blum Center at UC Santa Cruz, Muhammad Yunus discussed his vision for an alternative economic system that brings people around the world out of poverty.
Abortion restrictions like those in Ohio disproportionately impact low-income women and their health
October 18, 2017
Women's Health, Gender and Empowerment COE associate director Ushma Upadhyay discusses abortion policy in Ohio.
Researchers create molecule that could ‘kick and kill’ HIV
October 18, 2017
A particle developed by UCLA, Stanford, NIH scientists awakens dormant virus cells in lab animals and then knocks them out.
Meet UC San Diego's Global Health student representatives for 2017-2018
October 11, 2017
Students advise the UCSD Global Health Program on issues related to undergraduate education, including but not limited to courses, curriculum, instruction, student involvement opportunities, research opportunities and student programs.
Faculty spotlight: Nathan Samras, MD, MPH
October 11, 2017
Dr. Samras brings UCLA rich global health experience and enthusiasm for collaborating with students and faculty on global health initiatives.
Research honored at scholars symposium
October 11, 2017
UCGHI co-director, Patricia Conrad, DMV, PhD honored at the 18th annual National Veterinary Scholars Research Symposium.
Video: Rx One Health summer course
October 4, 2017
Sophie Charlton, a second year vet student at UC Davis, shares her experience working with the people and animals of Tanzania and Rwanda.
Social impact
October 4, 2017
UCSB scholars awarded grants for studies on Mexico’s black population and immigrants’ mental health.
Scientists estimate death rates from air pollution caused by the impact of climate change
October 4, 2017
Lawrence Livermoore National Labratory scientists are working to understand the impact of climate change on human life.
Tiny hats for tiny babies
September 27, 2017
Help UCSF’s East Africa Preterm Birth Initiative knit hats to keep preterm babies warm.
Growing public health program launches standalone PhD
September 27, 2017
UC Merced's new public health PhD program focuses on the health of California's central valley.
Scientists identify new hosts for Chagas Disease vectors
September 27, 2017
UC Riverside data will help impede the spread of Chagas Disease, which affects 8 million people worldwide.
Improving infant health: What’s the role for social policy?
September 27, 2017
UCLA public health dean Jody Heymann and Aleta Sprague of WORLD Policy Center discuss how policy change can improve the health of babies around the world.
GloCal fellow Lauren Haack: from small town USA to advocate for Latino kids
September 25, 2017
Learn about this GloCal fellow's journey bringing culturally appropriate ADHD interventions to Mexico and beyond.
In her own words: GloCal fellow tells her story from Tanzania
September 21, 2017
GloCal fellow Catherine Reuben Shari, MD, MMED shares her experience of getting accepted into the program.
“Bump Day” reflections: doing more to invest in women and girls’ health
September 14, 2017
UCGHI women's health COE co-director, Ndola Prata, MD and UCLA medical student, Sarah Lawrence, discuss the achievements and on-going challenges of global maternal health efforts.
Tick, tick, tick
September 14, 2017
UCSB study highlights how the synergy of wildlife loss and climate change can increase tick abundance and the risk of tick-borne disease.
New PRIME cohort aims to bridge valley’s health divide
September 14, 2017
UC Merced medical students focus on the unique health needs of California's central valley.
Faculty spotlight: Matthew Waxman, MD, DTM&H
September 14, 2017
UCLA medical professor has extensive experience providing critical care for patients abroad.
Combining vegetables and livestock in Cambodian farming
September 14, 2017
UC Davis' Horticulture Innovation Lab helps farmers better grow nutritious fruits and vegetables.