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2019 GHI Gala
On September 25, more than 300 people came together to support Northwestern’s commitment to improving health worldwide during the 12th Annual Global Health Initiative (GHI) Benefit Dinner.
Our Mission
We work to create knowledge, capacity and equity in global health through transdisciplinary research and education partnerships.
What We Do
Centers
Center for Global Communicable Diseases
We research and investigate the pressing challenges related to communicable diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and HIV.
Center for Global Health Education
Through training at every level, we aim to create knowledge, capacity and equity in global health through partnerships in transdisciplinary education at Northwestern and across the globe.
Center for Global Surgery
We aim to improve access to essential surgical care by addressing the barriers to care, with multidisciplinary and bidirectional partnerships, through innovation, research, education, policy, advocacy, by training the next generation of global health leaders and building sustainable capacity in regions with health inequities.
Center for Global Oncology
Over 80 percent of cancer deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. We look to bring cancer education, research and treatment to underserved areas.
Center for Global Cardiovascular Health
We seek to improve global cardiovascular health and healthcare across the spectrum of disease prevention.
News
Events
Global Health Pre-Departure Seminar: Menstruation Hygiene Managem...
October 21
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Global Health Pre-Departure Seminar: Top Ten Habits of Successful...
October 30
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
BMG Seminar: Setting Boundaries: How cells keep telomeres in chec...
October 31
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Membership
Membership is open to faculty of Northwestern University involved in research, education and outreach in the field of global health. Members receive access to specialized resources and services that support research infrastructure.
Housestaff Research Portal
We offer a wide range of resources, mentorship opportunities and training to help our residents and fellows excel as physician-scientists. Explore all of the resources and hear from housestaff who are making research a major part of their career development plans.
Be a part of our commitment to improving the lives of patients around the world.
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