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SUMMARY:Global Health - Research in Progress Series
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, June 23\, 2026 | 3:00 PM EDT | Virtual (Zoom) \nPresentation: \nEthan Grooby (Postdoctoral Fellow\, Wiens Lab) will present on the Development of At-Home Physiological Signal and Vital Sign Monitoring System for Identification of Illness in Children after Hospitalisation: Opportunities in Wearable Technologies. \nAbout the Research Group: \nThis work is from the Wiens Lab\, led by Matthew Wiens. His research has centered on developing tools to identify children at highest risk of post-discharge mortality and implementing the “Smart Discharges” approach\, which combines risk-guided follow-up care with caregiver counselling and education. His work includes extensive experience conducting research and implementation work in East Africa. \nZoom link: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/66691284557?pwd=xC2WhpaXFP0cAkzKEPAJa8Htvi7vpP.1 \nMeeting ID: 666 9128 4557 \nPasscode: 650593 \nIf you are interested in presenting at a future Research in Progress session\, please email Charly Huxford (charly.huxford@bcchr.ca).
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/global-health-research-in-progress-series/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T080000
DTSTAMP:20260521T165158Z
CREATED:20260521T165158Z
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SUMMARY:Expanding Neonatal and Pediatric Surgical Care in Conflict-Affected Settings: The MSF Experience
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the UBC Branch for Global Surgical Care and the Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital (IGH-CW)\, we invite you to attend a talk on “Expanding Neonatal and Pediatric Surgical Care in Conflict-Affected Settings: The MSF Experience” featuring Dr. Shahrzad Joharifard and Dr. Jean-Pierre Létoquart. \nWhen: Wednesday\, May 27\, 2026\, 7:00 – 8:00 AM \nWhere: BC Children’s Hospital TACC – Rooms T4-546 A&B + virtual \nIn many conflict-affected settings\, children comprise the majority of the population\, yet neonatal and pediatric surgical care remains largely absent from humanitarian surgical priorities. While emergency surgical programs have expanded globally\, children with congenital conditions and other complex surgical diseases often remain without access to specialized surgical\, anesthesia\, and perioperative care\, resulting in preventable disability\, chronic morbidity\, and death. \nIn this talk\, pediatric surgeon Shahrzad Joharifard and longtime MSF-France surgical advisor Jean-Pierre Létoquart discuss ongoing efforts within Médecins Sans Frontières to expand access to pediatric surgical care in some of the world’s most resource-constrained settings. Through clinical cases and field experience\, they explore the challenges of delivering complex neonatal and pediatric surgical care in environments with limited anesthesia\, nursing\, ICU\, and follow-up infrastructure\, and consider what ethical\, sustainable pediatric surgical care should look like in humanitarian medicine. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/the-msf-experience/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260409T133000
DTSTAMP:20260326T204813Z
CREATED:20260127T170641Z
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Global Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre is thrilled to announce the 8th Annual Global Health Conference (GHC26)! GHC26 is an annual event bringing together a community of students\, trainees\, clinicians\, researchers\, and faculty from across health professions and disciplines to share knowledge. \nWhen: Thursday\, April 9\, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. PDT \nWhere: In-person at BC Children’s Hospital’s Chan Centre for Family Health Education + Virtual \nWe hope that you will join us at GHC26 for a conversation on “Innovation that Closes Gaps:  Technology and Data-Driven Care for Women and Children’s Global Health”. This year’s conference invites a practical\, real-world conversation on how innovation can advance equitable women’s and children’s health outcomes globally. Discussions will focus on what it takes to ensure that technological progress truly works for the health systems\, providers\, communities\, and global health partners who need it most. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the intersection of technology\, data\, and global health alongside an exceptional lineup of speakers and conference co-chairs\, Beth Payne and Srinivas Murthy. \nHow to Register: \nRegistration is free! Head over to our website to register and secure your spot: https://event.fourwaves.com/ghc26.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/8th-annual-global-health-conference/
LOCATION:BC Children’s Hospital’s Chan Centre for Family Health Education\, 938 West 28th Ave\, Entrance #18\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5Z 4H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251127T220000
DTSTAMP:20250828T135345Z
CREATED:20250828T135345Z
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SUMMARY:Drivers of Change: Champions of Care in Nursing and Allied Health
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre are thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Global Health Evening & Dinner for Nursing and Allied Health Professionals taking place on Thursday November 27\, 2025 from 5pm to 7pm PDT at BC Children’s Hospital’s Chan Centre for Family Health Education. This annual event seeks to create a welcoming space for nursing and allied health professionals to gather as a community and delve into topics relevant to our practice over a shared meal. Students enrolled in nursing and allied health programs are also welcome to attend! \nThis year\, our event is titled “Drivers of Change: Champions of Care in Nursing and Allied Health.” We will spotlight the impactful work nursing and allied health professionals around the world are doing to transform healthcare delivery in their own local context. Look forward to a global panel of nursing and allied professionals speaking on: \n\nWomen’s reproductive health including endometriosis and menopause in Canada\nPediatric palliative care in Nepal\nIndigenous nutrition and food insecurity on the North Island\nHealth equity among Maya Indigenous peoples in Guatemala\n\nWe would love to have you join us for an evening of learning and reflection over a delicious meal prepared by Tayybeh. Our goal is to spark meaningful discussion about the changes we can lead within our local health systems. \nRegistration is FREE! Dinner and refreshments will be provided to registered attendees. \nPlease register by November 20\, 2025!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/drivers-of-change-champions-of-care-in-nursing-and-allied-health/
LOCATION:BC Children’s Hospital’s Chan Centre for Family Health Education\, 938 West 28th Ave\, Entrance #18\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5Z 4H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251118T160000
DTSTAMP:20250828T134352Z
CREATED:20250828T134352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T134352Z
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SUMMARY:Global Health Spotlight Series - In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Global Health Spotlight Series – In Conversation! \nHosted by the Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre. \nJoin us as we explore Matthew’s journey to becoming a global health leader—highlighting his defining moments\, lessons learned\, and current projects. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplore how researchers’ unique journeys have shaped their current projects and the strategies they use to create equitable partnerships\nUnderstand the “what” but also the “why” behind their chosen methods and models\, including key decision-points\, challenges and adjustments made along the way\nLearn about opportunities to leverage resources and foster new collaborations and partnerships\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, November 18\, 2025 | 3:00 – 4:00 pm EST \nWhere: In-Person at Room 2108 BCCHR (across from the Chan Centre for Family Health Education auditorium)\, BC Children’s Hospital \nTicket Cost: Free \nLunch will be provided for registered participants. \nOur fourth speaker in this series is Dr. Matthew Wiens\, an Assistant Professor at the Department of Anesthesiology\, Pharmacology & Therapeutics\, Faculty of Medicine\, University of British Columbia\, Director of Pediatric Research at Walimu\, a Ugandan health research institute\, and lead of the Healthy Starts Global Health and Innovation Group at BCCHR. He is an epidemiologist and public health researcher with a strong focus on pediatric sepsis\, digital health\, and health systems strengthening. For the past 14 years\, he has led a series of studies aimed at developing\, implementing\, and evaluating a risk-stratified care approach\, called Smart Discharges\, to improve discharge and post-discharge care among children\, newborns and mothers in East Africa. His collaborative research program engages researchers\, healthcare professionals\, technology developers. and policy-makers globally\, including collaborations with the Uganda Ministry of Health\, Pediatric Sepsis Definition Taskforce\, and WHO Risk-Stratified Care Working Group. \nDr. Gina Ogilvie\, is the Co-Executive Medical Director of the Institute for Global Health BCCWH. She is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Global Control of HPV related diseases and prevention\, and Professor at the University of British Columbia in the School of Population and Public Health. She is also Senior Public Health Scientist at BC Centre for Disease Control and Senior Research Advisor at the BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre. \nReserve your spot now!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/global-health-spotlight-series-in-conversation-3/
LOCATION:BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute\, room 2108\, 938 West 28th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5Z 4H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250912T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250912T160000
DTSTAMP:20250828T132235Z
CREATED:20250828T132235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T132235Z
UID:10002697-1757689200-1757692800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:New Innovations to Reduce Maternal and Child Mortality: Tools to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
DESCRIPTION:Please join the UBC Department of Pediatrics and Institute for Global Health for a Pediatric Grand \nRounds by Dr. Stephen Rulisa\, visiting professor and clinician from Rwanda\, on “New Innovations to Reduce Maternal and Child Mortality: Tools to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”. \nLearning objectives: \n\nHighlight global trends in maternal and child mortality in relation to SDG targets.\nDiscuss innovative technologies\, interventions\, and strategies to reduce maternal and child mortality.\n\nEveryone is welcome! We would love to see you in-person at the Chan Centre at BCCHR\, but if you are unable to attend\, the Zoom details are provided here.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/new-innovations-to-reduce-maternal-and-child-mortality-tools-to-achieve-sustainable-development-goals-sdgs/
LOCATION:The Chan Centre for Family Health Centre Education\, 950 West 28th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250520T130000
DTSTAMP:20250508T123422Z
CREATED:20250508T123422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T123422Z
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SUMMARY:Global Health Spotlight Series - In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Global Health Spotlight Series – In Conversation! \nHosted by the Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre. \nJoin us as we explore Kishore’s journey to becoming a global health leader—highlighting his defining moments\, lessons learned\, and current projects. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplore how researchers’ unique journeys have shaped their current projects and the strategies they use to create equitable partnerships\nUnderstand the “what” but also the “why” behind their chosen methods and models\, including key decision-points\, challenges and adjustments made along the way\nLearn about opportunities to leverage resources and foster new collaborations and partnerships\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, May 20\, 2025 |12:00 – 1:00 pm PST \nWhere: This is an In-Person event only at Room 2108 BCCHRI (across from the Chan Centre for Family Health Education auditorium)\, BC Children’s Hospital \nTicket Cost: Free \nLunch will be provided for registered participants. \nOur speaker is Dr. Kishore Mulpuri\, a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at BC Children’s Hospital and the Head of the Department of Orthopaedics and Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He is the Research Director of the International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI) and currently holds the medical lead position for the Child Health BC Hip Surveillance Program for Children with Cerebral Palsy. He also is Co-Lead for the Evidence to Innovation Theme at BCCHR. \nDr. Gina Ogilvie\, is the Co-Executive Medical Director of the Institute for Global Health BCCWH. She is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Global Control of HPV related diseases and prevention\, and Professor at the University of British Columbia in the School of Population and Public Health. She is also Senior Public Health Scientist at BC Centre for Disease Control and Senior Research Advisor at the BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre. \nReserve your spot now!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/global-health-spotlight-series-in-conversation-2/
LOCATION:BCCHR room 2108
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250509T130000
DTSTAMP:20250501T134436Z
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SUMMARY:Sepsis - From global to local soultions
DESCRIPTION:Please join the UBC Department of Pediatrics and Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre on Friday May 9\, 2025\, from 12:00 – 1:00pm for a Pediatric Grand Rounds with Prof. Tex Kissoon\, on “Sepsis – From Global to Local Solutions”. \nProfessor Niranjan “Tex” Kissoon\, MB BS\, FRCP(C)\,FCCM\, FACPE is the University of British Columbia BC Children’s Hospital (UBC BCCH) Endowed Chair in Acute and Critical Care Global Health. He is also the Past President of the World Federation of Pediatric Critical and Intensive Care Societies (www.wfpiccs.org) and Professor\, Pediatrics and Surgery (Emergency Medicine) Department of Pediatrics at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver\, BC. He is the President of the Global Sepsis Alliance  (https://www.global-sepsis-alliance.org/)  and co-chair or the Pediatric Surviving Sepsis Campaign as well as Vice-President of the Canadian Sepsis Foundation; Advisory Board Member of Sepsis Alliance USA and the African Sepsis Alliance. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the global burden and impact of sepsis on child health\, including morbidity and mortality\nExplain key global advocacy efforts aimed at improving sepsis outcomes\nRecognize the importance of local initiatives and strategies in the prevention\, early identification\, and management of pediatric sepsis\n\nDate & Time: Friday\, May 9th\, 2025 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 PM PST \nLocation: In-person at The Chan Centre BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute + Virtual (zoom details below) \n938 West 28th Avenue \nVancouver\, BC\, V5Z 4H4 \nJoin Online via Zoom \nZoom Meeting Link: \nGo to https://ubc.zoom.us/ and click on ‘Join a Meeting’ \nZoom Meeting ID: 92046 953122 \nZoom Meeting Passcode: 953122 \nDirect Link: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/92046953122?pwd=TVQ5ZXNRWGJzOGJaeFBoVTdNbjZHQT09
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/sepsis-from-global-to-local-soultions/
LOCATION:The Chan Centre for Family Health Centre Education\, 950 West 28th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250429T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250429T160000
DTSTAMP:20250327T141840Z
CREATED:20250327T141840Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Global Health Spotlight Series - In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Global Health Spotlight Series – In Conversation! \nHosted by: The Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre \nJoin us for a candid conversation with Srinivas Murthy\, where he will talk about his global health journey—highlighting his defining moments\, lessons learned\, and current projects. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplore how researchers’ unique journeys have shaped their current projects and the strategies they use to create equitable partnerships\nUnderstand the “what” but also the “why” behind their chosen methods and models\, including key decision-points\, challenges and adjustments made along the way\nLearn about opportunities to leverage resources and foster new collaborations and partnerships\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, April 29\, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm PST \nWhere: This is an In-Person only event at Room 2108 BCCHR (across from the Chan Centre for Family Health Education auditorium)\, BC Children’s Hospital \nFree event with lunch provided for registered participants. \nPlease register here: Global Health Spotlight Series – In Conversation Tickets\, Tue\, Apr 29\, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite \nIf you have any questions\, please contact: globalhealth@cw.bc.ca
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/2025-global-health-spotlight-series-in-conversation/
LOCATION:BCCHR room 2108
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250410T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250410T133000
DTSTAMP:20241212T133033Z
CREATED:20241212T133033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T133033Z
UID:10002423-1744273800-1744291800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Global Health Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme is Creativity Through Crisis: Lessons from Global Mental Health. GHC25 will provide a platform to discuss the intensifying impact of global crises—conflict\, climate change\, and COVID-19—on mental health disparities worldwide. The conference will delve into the far-reaching effects of these global stressors while spotlighting innovative responses that are reshaping mental health care. The goal is to create an inclusive discussion forum for anyone interested in global health or mental health – everyone is welcome to attend! \nLearn more and register here: https://www.bcchr.ca/global-health-conference \nRegistration is FREE! Coffee and a catered lunch will be provided to all in-person attendees. \nDescription: The Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre are thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Global Health Conference (GHC25)! GHC25 is an annual event bringing together a community of students\, trainees\, clinicians\, researchers\, and faculty from across health professions and disciplines to share knowledge. \nWhen: Thursday\, April 10\, 2025 | 8:30 am – 1:30 pm PDT \nWhere: In-person at BC Children’s Hospital’s Chan Centre for Family Health Education + Virtual \nWe hope that you will join us at GHC24 for a conversation on “Creativity Through Crisis: Lessons from Global Mental Health”. This year\, we’re focusing on the intensifying impact of global crises—conflict\, climate change\, and COVID-19—on mental health disparities worldwide. The conference will delve into the far-reaching effects of these global stressors while spotlighting innovative responses that are reshaping mental health care. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the intersection of mental health and global health alongside an exceptional lineup of speakers and conference co-chairs\, Jana Davidson and Mohamed Ibrahim.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/global-health-conference-2025/
LOCATION:BC Children’s Hospital’s Chan Centre for Family Health Education\, 938 West 28th Ave\, Entrance #18\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5Z 4H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250311T153000
DTSTAMP:20250307T155244Z
CREATED:20250307T155244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T155244Z
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SUMMARY:Sharing Chamas COVID-19 Research Through Story & Performance
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, 11 March\, 2025 – 14:00-15:30  PST \nOnline \nRegister Here \nAbout the Session  \nThis online session will demonstrate how research findings about women’s adaptation and resilience during COVID-19 were transformed into culturally relevant\, accessible formats through community co-design. Through interactive discussions\, participants will share how traditional academic research was reimagined into family storybooks\, children’s counting books\, community theater performances\, and youth-focused social media content. Partnering with Moi University students in journalism and community health\, we applied human-centered design principles to create these materials while fostering community capacity through hands-on learning in printmaking\, illustration\, and sustainable production techniques. Learn how partnerships with local universities\, community advisory boards\, and design labs created a sustainable model for knowledge sharing that honours local traditions while embracing modern communication channels. \nSpeakers \n\nAbiola Adeniyi\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology\nAnjellah Jumah\, Project Coordinator\, Chamas for Change\nJustus Ikemeri\, Program Manager\, Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare’s Maternal and Child Health Innovations (MNCH) team (AMPATH)\nNadia Beyzaei\, Manager\, Health Design Lab Emily Carr University of Art and Design\nAstrid Christoffersen-Deb\, Clinical Associate Professor\, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/sharing-chamas-covid-19-research-through-story-performance/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250218T130000
DTSTAMP:20250120T200244Z
CREATED:20250120T200244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T200244Z
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SUMMARY:Global Health Spotlight Series - In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Global Health Spotlight Series – In Conversation! \nHosted by the Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre. \nJoin us as we explore Angela’s journey to becoming a global health leader—highlighting her defining moments\, lessons learned\, and current projects. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nExplore how researchers’ unique journeys have shaped their current projects and the strategies they use to create equitable partnerships\nUnderstand the “what” but also the “why” behind their chosen methods and models\, including key decision-points\, challenges and adjustments made along the way\nLearn about opportunities to leverage resources and foster new collaborations and partnerships\n\nWhen: Tuesday\, February 18\, 2025 |12:00 – 1:00 pm PST \nWhere: In-Person at Room 2108 BCCHRI (across from the Chan Centre for Family Health Education auditorium)\, BC Children’s Hospital \nTicket Cost: Free \nLunch will be provided for registered participants. \nOur first speaker is Dr. Angela Kaida\, a global health epidemiologist and community-based researcher at Simon Fraser University where she is an SFU Distinguished Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences and the former Canada Research Chair in Global Perspectives on HIV and Sexual and Reproductive Health. She leads a global research program focused on factors and environments that increase vulnerability or protect sexual and reproductive health in the context of HIV. Dr. Kaida works closely with community leaders and decision makers to integrate research evidence into health policy and programming attending to social and gender equity. In 2022\, she was elected as a Member of the Royal Society College of New Scholars\, Artists and Scientists. \nDr. Gina Ogilvie\, is the Co-Executive Medical Director of the Institute for Global Health BCCWH. She is a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Global Control of HPV related diseases and prevention\, and Professor at the University of British Columbia in the School of Population and Public Health. She is also Senior Public Health Scientist at BC Centre for Disease Control and Senior Research Advisor at the BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre. \nReserve your spot now!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/global-health-spotlight-series-in-conversation/
LOCATION:BCCHR room 2108
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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SUMMARY:Building Bridges: Pathways and Opportunities in Global Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming event\, ‘Building Bridges: Pathways and Opportunities in Global Health‘\, on Monday\, February 3. \nThis event will focus on the power of our everyday work to create meaningful impact beyond borders. By broadening our perspective and embracing our shared challenges\, we unlock new opportunities to advance health equity and expand access to care worldwide. Together\, we’ll delve into the journeys of clinicians and researchers from our community who\, through unexpected pathways\, are making contributions to Global Health\, and inspiring us all to see the global potential in our work. \nPanelists: \n\nDr Shahrzad Joharifard\, Pediatric Surgeon & Clinical Assistant Professor\, Dep’t of Surgery\, UBC\nDr Fiona Muttalib\, Pediatric Intensivist & Clinical Assistant Professor\, Dep’t of Pediatrics\, UBC\nDr Harpreet Chhina\, Research Associate\, Dep’t of Orthopedics\, UBC\nDr Michael Kobor\, Professor\, Dep’t of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology\, UBC & UBC Chair in Healthy Aging\n\nLocation: Room V2-222\, CSB; Zoom link will be provided to those attending virtually after registering. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/building-bridges-pathways-and-opportunities-in-global-health/
LOCATION:Room 2108\, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute & Virtually
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T190000
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SUMMARY:Children's & Women's Hospital Practice-Based Research Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:This in-person conference is tailored for CW clinicians interested or engaged in research\, and researchers in women+\, newborn\, and child health topics. We will showcase established Practice-Based Research from the CW campus and offer a rapid research update from planned and proposed research projects. \nPractice-based research (PBR)\, defined as the use of research principles\, designs\, and gathering techniques to answer questions that emerge from practice to inform practice. \nStay tuned for the announcement of our keynote speaker and practice-based research team presenters! \nCoffee\, lunch\, and snacks will be provided. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/childrens-womens-hospital-practice-based-research-conference-2024/
LOCATION:BC Children’s Hospital’s Chan Centre for Family Health Education\, 938 West 28th Ave\, Entrance #18\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5Z 4H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T160000
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SUMMARY:Optimizing Maternal and Newborn Health in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:The BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) and the Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI) are collaborating to host a digital health research series. \nOn Thursday\, September 26\, between 12:00 pm -1:00 pm\, join us for an exciting rapid fire panel discussion about – Optimizing Maternal and Newborn Health in the Digital Age \nObjectives:\n1. Exploring Innovations and Solutions in Digital Health for Optimal Birth Experiences\n2. Learn about current digital technologies that support the optimal use of Cesarean sections and how they improve post-surgical follow-up\n3. Gain insights into the initiatives and resources offered by organizations such as The Perinatal & Newborn Health Hub at Perinatal BC.\n4. Identify best practices and encourage further research; stimulate interest among seminar attendees to pursue digital health research opportunities. \nLearn more and register here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/optimizing-maternal-and-newborn-health-in-the-digital-age/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240920T130000
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SUMMARY:A framework for sustainable global health and global surgery partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Please join the UBC Department of Pediatrics and Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre on Friday September 20\, 2024 from 12:00 – 1:00pm for a Pediatric Grand Rounds by Dr. Faizal Haji\, on “A framework for sustainable global health and global surgery partnerships”. \nDr. Haji is a pediatric neurosurgeon at BC Children’s Hospital and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of British Columbia. He is also co-lead for the Surgical Education Research Interest Group and Associate Director of the Global Surgery Lab within the Department of Surgery at UBC. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify the principles underpinning ethical and sustainable global health/global surgery partnerships\nDiscuss a newly published framework for assessing sustainability of global surgery partnerships\nIdentify opportunities and challenges in applying this framework to existing and new partnerships\n\nEveryone is welcome! We would love to see you in-person at the Chan Centre at BCCHR\, but if you are unable to attend in-person\, the Zoom details are provided below: \nJoin Online via Zoom \nZoom Meeting Link: \nGo to https://ubc.zoom.us/ and click on ‘Join a Meeting’ \nZoom Meeting ID: 92046 953122 \nZoom Meeting Passcode: 953122 \nDirect Link: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/92046953122?pwd=TVQ5ZXNRWGJzOGJaeFBoVTdNbjZHQT09 \nYou can also email Pediatrics.CME@ubc.ca to join their mailing list and receive a calendar invite for the presentation ~1 week before the event.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/a-framework-for-sustainable-global-health-and-global-surgery-partnerships/
LOCATION:BC Children’s Hospital’s Chan Centre for Family Health Education\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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SUMMARY:Beyond Hospital Doors: A Deep Dive into Post-Discharge Mortality Among Rwandan Children
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre on Thursday\, May 8\, 2024 from 12:00 – 1:00PM for a global health special seminar by Dr. Christian Umuhoza on “Beyond Hospital Doors: A Deep Dive into Post-Discharge Mortality Among Rwandan Children”. He will present the Smart Discharges study findings on the neglected burden of post-discharge mortality among Rwandan children. A meet and greet with Dr. Umuhoza will follow from 1:00-2:00PM and refreshments will be served. \nDr. Umuhoza is a consultant pediatrician at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) and senior lecturer at the University of Rwanda (UR). With a keen interest in medical education\, Dr. Umuhoza plays an invaluable role in teaching medical students and residents in pediatrics. In 2022\, Dr. Umuhoza partnered with the Institute for Global Health as the Co-Principal Investigator for the Smart Discharges Digital Health Research Program aiming to improve hospital-to-home transitions among children recovering from sepsis. He is also involved in the Arrowsmith\, UBC\, and UR Global Health Partnership\, supporting medical resident education through shared virtual learning activities. \nWe would love to see you in-person at the CSB V2-222\, but if you are unable to attend in-person\, the Zoom details are provided below. \nClick here to attend.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/beyond-hospital-doors-a-deep-dive-into-post-discharge-mortality-among-rwandan-children/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240411T130000
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SUMMARY:6th Annual Global Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:About the conference\nGlobal Surgery: Addressing a Neglected Health Crisis\nThe Global Health Conference is an annual event bringing together a community of students\, trainees\, clinicians\, researchers\, and faculty from across health professions and disciplines to share knowledge. This year\, our focus is to bring attention to the often overlooked challenges in global surgical care\, addressing issues from care inequalities to the impact of education and training on building surgical capacity. We will explore how these factors specifically affect the care of children and women worldwide. Our goal is to create an inclusive discussion forum for anyone interested in global health and surgery – everyone is welcome to attend. \nThis is a hybrid event with both in-person and virtual options\, but of course we highly encourage you to attend in-person! Coffee and a catered lunch will be provided for all in-person attendees. Head over to the ‘Registration’ page to secure your spot. \nWhen: Thursday\, April 11\, 2024 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm PDT \nWhere: Virtual & In-Person at the Chan Centre for Family Health Education\, BC Children’s Hospital \nTicket Cost: $0 – Free! \nPresenters\nKeynote Speaker: \nDr. Salome Maswime \nDr. Salome Maswime is an Associate Professor and the Head of the Global Surgery at the University of Cape Town\, an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist\, and the President of the South African Clinician Scientists Society. She is recognized as a global surgery expert\, because of her research contributions on caesarean sections. She is an advocate for women’s health rights\, and equity in surgical and maternal care. She is an advisor and consultant to several institutions\, including the World Health Organization. She has received numerous awards for her tenacity and commitment to maternal health\, and for ongoing research in maternal health. \nHow to Register: \nClick here to register! \nStay Connected: \nTo learn more\, visit the event site here. \nYou can also follow us on X [@BCCWH_Global] for updates and additional content. \nWe look forward to welcoming you at our 6th annual Global Health Conference! \nCheers\, \nThe IGH-BCCWH Team \n 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/save-the-date-6th-annual-global-health-conference/
LOCATION:BC Children’s Hospital’s Chan Centre for Family Health Education\, 938 West 28th Ave\, Entrance #18\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5Z 4H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240115T150000
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SUMMARY:From digital health research and quality improvement to a learning health system: shifting the dialogue on our use of EHR data to improve health services
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in realizing more benefits from our EHR data? Join the event on January 15\, 2024\, from 11:00 am – to 12:00 pm for an illuminating panel discussion about – “From digital health research and quality improvement to a learning health system: shifting the dialogue on our use of EHR data to improve health services.” \nDiscover how data can be used to better our health services! The aim of this 1 hr virtual seminar is to provide participants with foundational knowledge that supports the integration of data access and quality in health research projects. \nVIEW ALL DETAILS
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/from-digital-health-research-and-quality-improvement-to-a-learning-health-system-shifting-the-dialogue-on-our-use-of-ehr-data-to-improve-health-services/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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