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Global Health Night/Friesen Lecture 2023: Detailed program

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Agenda

Time Item Speaker
4:00 p.m. Student Poster Fair (in person only)
5:30 p.m. Welcoming remarks

Christopher Manfredi, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic), 捆绑SM社区

Opening Remarks Lesley Fellows, Vice-Principal (Health Affairs) and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Global Health Programs Update and reflections on 15 years of Global Health Night Charles Larson, Director, 捆绑SM社区 Global Health Programs
Keynote Lecture: 鈥淎verting Disaster: How we can bend the curve on the climate-biodiversity-pollution crisis鈥 Hon. Keith Martin, P.C., Founding Executive Director of the Consortium of Universities for Global Health
Overview of Friesen Prize and FCIHR David Malkin, President, Friends of Canadian Institutes of Health Research (FCIHR)
Friesen Lecture: 鈥淐limate Change and Maternal and Child Health Globally: What can and should be done鈥

Zulfiqar Bhutta, Founding Director of the Institute for Global Health and Development and the Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health at the Aga Khan University and Co-Director of the SickKids Centre for Global Child Health

Q&A with Keynote Speakers
  • Hon. Keith Martin, P.C., Founding Executive Director of the Consortium of Universities for Global Health
  • Zulfiqar Bhutta, Founding Director of the Institute for Global Health and Development and the Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health at the Aga Khan University and Co-Director of the SickKids Centre for Global Child Health
  • Jill Baumgartner, Associate Professor, Department of Equity, Ethics & Policy and Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics & Occupational Health
  • Emma Buajitti, PhD Candidate, Epidemiology, Biostatistics & Occupational Health, Vanier Scholar
Closing Remarks Timothy Evans, Inaugural Director and Associate Dean, School of Population and Global Health and Associate Vice-Principal (Global Policy and Innovation)
7:30 p.m. End of Program

About the Friesen Lecture

The Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research was established in recognition of Dr. Friesen鈥檚 distinguished leadership, vision and innovative contributions to health research and health research policy. The award, announced each spring, supports an annual fall lecture or series of lectures by a worthy and accomplished speaker of international stature on topics related to the advancement of health research and its evolving contributions to society. The Friesen Prize is a joint project of and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. .

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Student Poster Fair Directory

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Poster # Last Name First Name Award Name Poster Title Category
34 Ahmad Hamza Dr. Milan K. Sen Travel Award in Global Health Surgery & Dr. Margaret Siber Global Health Scholar Award Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Pakistan Surgery, Trauma, NCD
22 Ajeeb Tamara Joseph I. Wolfsdorf Fund for Global Child Health The Interrelationship between the Human Milk Microbiome, Maternal Diet and Infant Growth Women's health, Nutrition
42 Araujo Megan Evaluation of Circulating Tumor Cells in Predicting Treatment Response for Patients with HPV Oropharyngeal Cancer Cancer, NCD
47 Arenas Suxo Fernanda John Locke Churchill Scholar Producing and Using Global Health Research: The Council on Health Research for Development (1990-2015). Global Health organizations
43 Atique Mai Genetic Mutations Associated with Inflammatory Response Caused by HPV Integration in Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Cancer, NCD
48 Bandara Shashika Mary A Metcalf International Travel Fund Political Economy of Tobacco in Zimbabwe - Stakeholder Perspectives NCD, Tobacco control, Global health governance, Qualitative research
44 Bouassaly Jenna Shifting the Therapeutic Paradigm: Exploring the Impact of the Immune Response on Prognostic Stratification and Treatment Response in HPV-Positive Head and Neck Cancer Cancer, NCD
35 Bugra Adalet Feasibility of Post-Operative Pediatric Telemedicine in Nunavik Surgery, Trauma, Indigenous health, NCD, Telemedicine
28 Bumbu Alexandra Ambassador Paul Frazer Travel Award for Global Health Evaluation of Gestational Syphilis Screening Program in Nunavik Women's health, Sexually transmitted infections, Indigenous health
49 Cadri Abdul Mary A Metcalf International Travel Fund School-based interventions targeting substance use among young people in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review Substance use
36 Caminsky Natasha Alex W. Strasberg MD CM 1921 and Harvey M. Weinstein MD CM 1967 Global Health Award Cost Savings Associated with One-Site Presence of General Surgeon in Nunavik Surgery, Trauma, Indigenous health, NCD
1 Caviedes C贸mbita David Alejandro Ambassador Paul Frazer Travel Award for Global Health Database Preparation for a Community-Wide Screening in Salluit,Nunavik,Quebec Infectious diseases, Indigenous health
31 Chabot Annie Bubbie and Nanny Global Health Travel Award Pediatric Residency Global Health Elective in Kigali, Rwanda Pediatrics
24 Chowdhury Raisa Dr. Alice Benjamin Global Maternal and Child Health Award Substance abuse in rural South Africa during Covid-19 and it鈥檚 effects on women鈥檚 wellbeing Gender-based violence, Substance abuse
45 Chowdhury Raisa Restoring Vocal Cord Function in Thyroid Surgery Complications: A Case of ANSA-RLN Anastomosis in a Global Health Context Cancer, NCD
52 Damoulianos Ekaterini Margaret W. Siber MDCM 1970 and George R. Siber MDCM 1970 Global Heath Scholar Award Assessing the Needs and Barriers of Older Adults in Montreal for the Implementation of Social Prescription in Primary Care: A Qualitative Study Social Determinants of Health, Older adults, Qualitative Research
2 Dastjerdi Paris Dr. Freda M.Omaswa Travel Award for the Study of Infectious and Tropical Diseases Global Health Travel Internship: Learning about Trachoma at the Memorial Souad Kafafi Hospital Infectious diseases
3 de Comarmond Lucie 捆绑SM社区 Global Health Scholars Understanding the Ramifications of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women Living in Rural South Africa Infectious diseases, Women's health
50 Desai Palak 鈥淲e have to integrate these stories into a common understanding and a common identity鈥: Addressing South Asian health inequities in Canada by confronting power and privilege Health equity, South Asian health, Qualitative research
51 Desai Palak 鈥淚t鈥檚 about what is possible outside what society has given us鈥 : Safety and Belonging for Queer South Asians in the Diaspora Health equity, South Asian health, LGBTQIA+ health, Qualitative research
53 Di loia Rose Medical Class of '84 Student Bursary Transforming Healthcare: Sub-Saharan Africa鈥檚 First Interventional Radiology Department Radiology
71 Dikshit Vibhuti Global Health Scholar (Graduate) Review of the Surrogacy Regulation Act (SRA) Maternal health, qualitative research
4 Djigo Khardjatou Marianne Spencer-Hick Family Global Heath Education and Training Fund Trends and Salient Sociodemographic Factors For the Distribution of Dengue in the Department of Choc贸, Colombia Between 2019-2021 Infectious diseases, Social determinants of health
25 Dorris Maddi Joseph I. Wolfsdorf Fund for Global Child Health How to use MORE THAN WORDS to communicate Sexual-gender-based violence, Indigenous health
5 Duquette Vincent Joseph I. Wolfsdorf Fund for Global Child Health Navigating the Syndemic: Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on the Well-being of Women Living with HIV in South Africa鈥檚 Eastern Cape Infectious Diseases, Health Equity, Women's Health
26 Elmi Yasmine Soe-Lin-Hecht Global Health Graduate Award Narratives of Change: Youth-Led Participatory Action Research for Combating Child Marriage and Gender-Based Violence using A Cross-Regional Approach in Senegal Child marriage, Adolescent sexual and reproductive health, Gender-based violence
54 Eskinazi Sani A case of metastatic duodenal adenocarcinoma in an Indigenous, Mohawk patient: retrospective review of environmental exposure and psychological trauma as possible risk factors for chronic disease in Akwesasne. Indigenous health, Environmental health, Cancer
68 Gouin Samir Global Health Outreach Project Leader 捆绑SM社区 Perspectives on Global Health Knowledge Dissemination, Advocacy
37 Groszman Lilly Dr. Kenneth Remsen Global Health Award The Hidden Epidemiology of Trauma in Nunavik: A Comparison of Trauma Registries as A Call to Action Trauma, Indigenous health
27 Heran Aishwarya The role of doulas in abortion and contraception care: An international scoping review Sexual health, traditional health
23 Houman Ariana John Locke Churchill Scholar Participatory Research on Education and Agency in Mali Education, gender equality, children
55 Idrissi Omar John Locke Churchill Scholar Implementation of a Point-of-Care Ultrasound Curriculum in a University-Affiliated Hospital in Northern Ethiopia Ultrasound, NCD
66 IPGHC 2024 Interprofessional Global Health Course Education
32 Itzkovitz Alexandra Kits for Kids: Doing Good, One Kit at a Time Pediatrics, Child Health, Poverty
6 Jabbour Elias Soe-Lin-Hecht Global Health Scholar Undergraduate Award Evaluating the costs of Tuberculosis Activities in Brazil Infectious Diseases, Cost of care
33 Kabbes Nour Telehealth for Indigenous Children Worldwide: A Scoping Review Indigenous health, Pediatrics, Telemedicine
17 Kandage (with Jordan Leeson) Mahi John Locke Churchill Scholar State of Psycho-Oncology and Palliative Care in African National Cancer Control Plans: Consensus Panel and Delphi Study Psycho-Oncology, Palliative Care, NCDs, Mental health, Qualitative Research
56 Koenig Samuel John Locke Churchill Scholar Impact of Structural Issues on Capacity to Deliver Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture Programs in the Eastern Region of Ghana Nutrition, Agriculture, Qualitative research
57 Korman Catherine Margaret W. Siber MDCM 1970 and George R. Siber MDCM 1970 Global Heath Scholar Award Social Assessment Tools for Best Implementation Practices in the Context of Social Prescription: A Rapid Review Social Determinants of Health, Assessment
69 Kulenova Alua Global Health Outreach Project Leader The 捆绑SM社区 Journal of Global Health Outreach, Journal, Student-led
58 Kwok Michelle Global Health Travel Awards for Postgraduate Medical Residents Pilot Mobile Allergy Teaching Unit in Rwanda Allergy, Asthma, NCD
38 Laskaris Alexander Soe-Lin-Hecht Global Health Scholar Undergraduate Award Barriers And Facilitators For Surgical Care Access Among Indigenous Peoples in Canada: A Scoping Review Surgery, Indigenous health
59 Li Cynthia Xinya A Global Health Case Competition: Post-earthquake humanitarian aid efforts in Haiti Humanitarian aid, Emergency response
18 Li (with Alex Hanadel) Zirui 捆绑SM社区 Global Health Scholar Mental Health Research Using Co-design Methodology Involving Youth: Gaining Insights from a Systematic Review Global Mental Health, Youth, Co-design
39 Linthwaite Blake Dr. Margaret Siber Global Health Scholar Award Time to fly: Protocol for a retrospective study of air travel following removal of a thoracostomy tube for the treatment of traumatic pneumothorax Surgery, Trauma, NCD
60 Longley Esme John Locke Churchill Scholar Experiences of Persons With Disabilities Impacted by Climate-Related Changes and Disasters in Kodagu, India Disability, Policy, Climate, Health equity
61 McGann Sheyna SPOT Global Health Travel Awards Occupational Therapy in Barbados Occupational therapy, Rehabilitation
62 Miller Hana Does it matter where you live? An exploration into the association between geographic proximity to care and pediatric surgical outcomes in British Columbia Health equity, Access to care, Social determinants, Canadian health care
63 Munoz Beaulieu Isabel Soe-Lin-Hecht Global Health Graduate Award What role for sustainability in humanitarian aid? An investigation of community perspectives and organizational approaches in the context of humanitarian project closure Humanitarian aid, Sustainability, Social determinants of health
64 Nafade Vaidehi Access to diagnostic imaging in low- and middle-income countries: barriers and opportunities Radiology
40 Nguyen Anne Xuan-Lan Ashworth Student Travel Award Vision Beyond Borders: Surgical and Teaching Mission to Mongolia Surgery, ophthalmology
41 Osebo Cherinet Mary A Metcalf International Travel Fund Impacting Tanzanian Injury Care with the Digital Amber Trauma Registry Trauma, Health System
67 Pinkham Laura Alex W. Strasberg MD CM 1921 and Harvey M. Weinstein MD CM 1967 Global Health Award Welcome Haven- A community-based psychosocial support program for asylum-seeking families. Mental health, psychosocial support
16 Razzaq Saad The Medicine Class of 1965 International Health Student Fund Lessons learned: Establishing a rural clinic-based health information system in Sadwaal, Pakistan Health information systems
30 Rehimini Salma Bubbie and Nanny Global Health Travel Award Pediatric Global Health Elective in Rabat, Morocco Pediatrics
7 Resendes Alex SARS-CoV-2 Sample Processing using Aptamer-functionalized Magnetic Particles Infectious Diseases, Diagnostics
70 Ross Brendan Dr. Yuk Chan Ma and Dr. Yuen Kok Chan Prize in Multicultural and International Medicine and Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting Student Fellow Finding Identity in Traditional Healing in Taiwan Traditional healing, Outreach
29 Rukh-E-Qamar Hani William and Caroline Krishnappa Travel Award for Global Health Supporting the Well-Being of Immigrant Women and Girls in Canada Through Social Support and Education Social support, Sexual and reproductive health, Women's health
19 Sen (with Claire Xu) Paulami Margaret W. Siber MDCM 1970 and George R. Siber MDCM 1970 Global Heath Scholar Award Protocol: A rapid review of what is being evaluated, and how, in mental health and wellness services for Indigenous young people in Canada Indigenous health, Youth, Mental health, Measurement tools
65 Stoljar Gold Alexander Dr. Yuk Chan Ma and Dr. Yuen Kok Chan Prize in Multicultural and International Medicine Healing and Justice: Approaches to Health and Activism in an Indigenous Community Indigenous health, Spirituality, Decolonize
72 Summer Institutes in Global Health 2024 Summer Institutes in Global Health Education, short-courses
8 Tan Kenneth The Medicine Class of 1965 International Health Student Fund Describing the role of PCSK9 and ANXA3 proteins in a severe clinical course of patients with Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome. Infectious diseases
11 Thapa Poshan Informal Healthcare Providers: An Untapped Resource in Tuberculosis Care Infectious Diseases, Informal healthcare providers, Qualitative research
21 Tito (with Thaninna Hamadou) 狈辞茅尘颈别 Luger-Mikelberg Research Award for Global Health Physiotherapy clinical internship in Tamil Nadu Physiotherapy
9 Useche Mariana Do you know your travel bugs? Knowledge and comfort level on counselling and managing Arboviral diseases amongst family medicine residents Infectious diseases, Pre-travel counselling
10 Useche Mariana Neglected Tropical Diseases in the Returning Traveller: A Cluster of 3 Cases of Cutaneous Leishmaniases among Canadian Film Producers Travelling to Yucatan. Tropical diseases, Post-travel counselling
20 Valle Ruben Mary A Metcalf International Travel Fund Evaluation of the technical guideline for caring of individuals with FEP in Peru: Perspective of service users, families, and health providers. Mental health, Early intervention, Qualitative research
12 Vialard Fio Soe-Lin-Hecht Global Health Graduate Award Designing a clinical risk prediction model from an app-based multiplex testing program to screen for two sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections in key population of India Infectious diseases, Sexually transmitted and blood borne infections, Risk prediction
13 Villa Castillo Luz Collaboration amongst tuberculosis researchers in Peru: A mixed-methods study Infectious diseases
14 Villa Castillo Luz Lessons learned from the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) self-test kit: an Innovation in Diagnostics Case Study Infectious Diseases, Diagnostics
46 Zhai Shuyi The Medicine Class of 1965 International Health Student Fund Exploring a Spirituality-Integrated Palliative Care in Taiwan Palliative care
15 Zimmer Alexandra Longitudinal cough monitoring among pulmonary TB patients in Madagascar Infectious Diseases

Speaker Biographies

portrait of Global Health Night/Friesen Lecture speaker Dr. Zulfiqar BhuttaDr. Zulfiqar A. Bhutta

Dr. Zulfiqar A. Bhutta PhD, MBBS, FRCPCH, FAAP, FRS, is the recipient of the 2023 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research. Dr. Bhutta is the Distinguished University Professor and Founding Director of the Institute for Global Health and Development and the Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health, at the Aga Khan University. He also holds the Robert Harding Inaugural Chair in Global Child Health at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, and is the Co-Director of the SickKids Centre for Global Child Health. He holds adjunct professorships at several leading Universities globally including the Schools of Public Health at Johns Hopkins (Baltimore), George Washington University (DC), Boston University School of Public Health, University of Alberta as well as the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. He is a designated Distinguished National Professor of the Government of Pakistan and Chairs the Board of Governors of the National Institute of Health, Pakistan. Dr. Bhutta was a member of the Independent Expert Review Group (iERG) appointed by the UN Secretary General for monitoring global progress in maternal and child health MDGs (2011-2015). He represented the global academic and research organizations on the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations (Gavi) Board and served on its Evaluation Advisory Committee. Dr. Bhutta was also the co-Chair of the Global Countdown for 2015 and 2030 Initiatives from 2006-2017, co-Chair of the Maternal and Child Health oversight committee of World Health Organization (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO) and a technical member of the high-level UN Health and Human Rights committee. He has served as co-Chair of Knowledge and Science committee of the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH) and was a member of the Independent Expert Group producing the Global Nutrition Reports since its inception in 2014 to 2021. Dr Bhutta was a member of the WHO Strategic Advisory Committee for Vaccines (SAGE) from 2010-15 and is a member of STAGE, the strategic and technical advisory group for maternal, child and adolescent health of WHO. He is currently the Executive Director of the NCD Child Secretariat based at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto.

Dr. Bhutta was educated at the University of Peshawar (MBBS) and obtained his PhD from the Karolinska Institute, Sweden. He has published ten books, over 150 book chapters, and 1275 indexed publications to date. He is one of the most highly cited academics in global health (H index 203, i10 index 985, >275,000 citations) and has ranked among the top 1% of Highly Cited Researchers globally by the Web of Science consecutively since 2013. He has been a leading member of major Lancet series reflecting his advocacy in global health, whose evidence-based interventions have strengthened global Health Research Policy. Most outstanding is his work on the 鈥渇irst thousand days鈥 of life. He leads large research groups based in Canada, Pakistan & Central Asia with a special interest in research synthesis, scaling up evidence-based interventions in community settings and implementation research in fragile health systems. He led the recent Lancet series on optimizing child and adolescent health (2022) which provides a blueprint for post COVID-19 recovery for children globally.

Dr. Bhutta has received numerous awards over the years, most recently being recognized by the Senate of Canada with its Canada 150 Medal for contributions to Global Child Health, admitted to the National Academy of Medicine and elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society. He was awarded the Roux Prize 2021 for his work on evidence-based public health impact and is the recipient of the 2022 John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health award. He is ranked among the top 100 medical scientists globally by Research.com.

Portrait of Global Health Night/Friesen Lecture keynote speaker Hon. Dr. Keith Martin PCHon. Keith Martin PC

Hon. Keith Martin PC is the founding Executive Director of the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH), based in Washington, DC.

Between 1993-2011, he served as a Member of Parliament in Canada鈥檚 House of Commons representing a riding in British Columba. He held shadow ministerial portfolios in foreign affairs, international development, and health and served as Canada鈥檚 Parliamentary Secretary for Defense. He is a member of the Queen鈥檚 Privy Council. His primary areas of interest are global health, foreign policy, international development, conservation and the environment.

Dr. Martin has been on numerous diplomatic missions to areas in crisis, practiced as a physician on the Mozambique border during that country鈥檚 civil war and has travelled widely in Africa. He spent many years volunteering on conservation efforts in South Africa.

He has authored more than 170 published editorial pieces and has appeared frequently as a commentator on television and radio. Dr Martin has been a longstanding advocate for action on climate change.

Portrait of Jill BaumgartnerJill Baumgartner

Jill Baumgartner听is an Associate Professor and William Dawson Scholar in the听Institute for Health and Social Policy听and the听Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics & Occupational Health听at 捆绑SM社区. She also is an Associate Member of the听捆绑SM社区 School of Environment.听Dr. Baumgartner studies exposure to environmental pollutants and their affect on human health in the context of urbanization and development.听She holds a joint Ph.D. in Population Health Sciences and Environment & Resources from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Masters in Population and International Health from Harvard University. She was a Global Renewable Energy Leadership Fellow at the Institute on the Environment (University of Minnesota) from 2011-2013 and a visiting researcher at Tsinghua University in 2012.听

Portrait of Emmalin BuajittiEmma Buajitti

Emmalin Buajitti is a PhD student in epidemiology at 捆绑SM社区. She is a Vanier Scholar interested in the relationship between neighbourhoods, environment, and health. Emmalin鈥檚 thesis focuses on neighbourhood-level environmental exposures in Accra, Ghana, where she is also involved in ongoing work to measure small-scale variations in indoor and outdoor temperature and heat risk.

Portrait of Dr. Tim EvansTimothy Evans

Dr. Evans joined 捆绑SM社区 in 2019, as the Inaugural Director and Associate Dean of the School of Population and Global Health (SPGH) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and Associate Vice-Principal (Global Policy and Innovation). In April 2020, he was named Executive Director of Canada鈥檚 COVID-19 Immunity Task Force. Before 捆绑SM社区, he led a long career at the forefront of advancing global health equity and strengthening health systems delivery.

Portrait of Dean Lesley FellowsLesley Fellows

Dr. Lesley Fellows, MDCM, DPhil, is Vice-Principal (Health Affairs) and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Fellows joined 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) in 2004 and is currently a Full Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, as well as a Neurologist at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) and the Royal Victoria Hospital at the 捆绑SM社区 Health Centre. Dr. Fellows holds a Bachelor of Science in physiology and a medical degree from 捆绑SM社区. She completed her Neurology residency at 捆绑SM社区 as well, followed by post-doctoral training at the University of Pennsylvania. A Rhodes Scholar, she earned a DPhil in neurophysiology from the University of Oxford. In 2021, she was appointed a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.

Portrait of Dr. Charles LarsonCharles Larson

Charles Larson completed his medical degree and specializations in Pediatrics and Preventive Medicine & Public Health at 捆绑SM社区. Dr. Larson鈥檚 academic career has primarily focused on capacity building and implementation research to support the scaling up of life-saving interventions for children under the age of five. In 2015, Dr. Larson returned to Montreal where he joined the Departments of EBOH and Pediatrics, and the 捆绑SM社区 Global Health Programs, for which he currently serves as the Director.鈥

Portrait of Dr. David MalkinDavid Malkin

Dr. Malkin is Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Biophysics in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. He holds the CIBC Children鈥檚 Foundation Chair in Child Health Research, is a Staff Oncologist in the Division of Hematology/Oncology, Director of the Cancer Genetics program, and a Senior Scientist in the Genetics and Genome Biology Program at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Dr. Malkin co-leads the SickKids Precision Child Health initiative. He co-directs the SickKids Cancer Sequencing (KiCS) program which integrates next generation sequencing (NGS) into clinical care of children with cancer, and Director of the pan-Canadian PRecision Oncology For Young peopLE (PROFYLE) initiative which is establishing a pipeline to incorporate NGS into novel clinical trials for children and young adults with hard-to-cure cancers across Canada. Dr. Malkin鈥檚 research focuses on genetic mechanisms of childhood cancer susceptibility particularly in the context of TP53 and Li-Fraumeni syndrome. Recently, his work has addressed the application of genomics to clinical surveillance and treatment approaches for children and adults at genetic 鈥榟igh risk鈥 for cancer. Dr. Malkin has received numerous awards recognizing his clinical, research and mentorship work, most recently being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.

Portrait of Provost Christopher ManfrediChristopher Manfredi

Professor Christopher Manfredi has served as Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) at 捆绑SM社区 since 2015 and was the Dean of 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 Faculty of Arts between 2006 and 2015. He joined 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 Department of Political Science in 1988, and served as Chair of the Department from 2000 to 2006.

Emcees for the evening

Portrait of Yasmine ElmiYasmine Elmi

Yasmine is a second-year 捆绑SM社区 Master student in Family Medicine and a 2023 捆绑SM社区 Undergraduate Global Health Graduate Scholar supported by the Soe-Lin-Hecht Global Health Graduate Award. Yasmine is also a 2022 McCall MacBain Scholar.

Portrait of Alua KulenovaAlua Kulenova

Alua is a first-year 捆绑SM社区 Master student in Family Medicine and she is the 2023-24 Editor-in-Chief of the 捆绑SM社区 Journal of Global Health.

Portrait of Paulami SenPaulami Sen

Paulami is a Medical student student and a 2022 捆绑SM社区 Global Health Scholar supported by the Margaret W. Siber MDCM 1970 and George R. Siber MDCM 1970 Global Heath Scholar Award.

Global Health Programs Award Recipients

Global Health Scholars (Undergraduate)

The 捆绑SM社区 Global Health Scholars - Undergraduate program provides opportunities for undergraduate students to learn about and gain hands-on experience in global health research under the mentorship of 捆绑SM社区 supervisors.

  • Hamza Ahmad, Medicine | Dr. Milan K. Sen Travel Award in Global Health Surgery and the Dr. Margaret Siber Global Health Scholar Award
  • Fernanda Arenas Suxo, JT Honours in Anthropology and International Development Studies | John Locke Churchill Scholar award
  • Ekaterini Damoulianos, Nursing | Margaret W. Siber MDCM 1970 and George R. Siber MDCM 1970 Global Heath Scholar Award
  • Lucie de Carmamond, International Development | IDRC Women RISE Project
  • Raisa Chowdhury, Economics and Computer Science | Dr. Alice Benjamin Global Maternal and Child Health Award
  • Khardjatou Marianne Djigo, Anatomy and Cell Biology | Spencer-Hick Family Global Heath Education and Training Fund
  • Maddi Dorris, Concurrent Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education | Director鈥檚 Discretionary Fund
  • Vincent Duquette, Microbiology and Immunology, International Development Studies | Joseph I. Wolfsdorf Fund for Global Child Health
  • Alex Ava Hanadel, Anatomy and Cell Biology | John Locke Churchill Scholar award
  • Omar Idrissi, Medicine | John Locke Churchill Scholar award
  • Elias Jabbour, Medicine | Soe-Lin-Hecht Global Health Scholar Undergraduate Award.
  • Jasmine Johns, Environment, Ecological Determinants of Health in Society | John Locke Churchill Scholar award
  • Natasha Kandage, Environment and Development | John Locke Churchill Scholar award
  • Samuel Koenig, Sustainability, Science, and Society | John Locke Churchill Scholar award
  • Catherine Korman, Medicine | Margaret W. Siber MDCM 1970 and George R. Siber MDCM 1970 Global Heath Scholar Award
  • Alexander Laskaris, Medicine | Dr. Margaret Siber Global Health Scholar Award
  • Jordan Leeson, Physiology | DirecDirector鈥檚 Discretionary Fund
  • Zurui Li, Psychology | Director鈥檚 Discretionary Fund
  • Blake Linthwaite, Medicine | Dr. Margaret Siber Global Health Scholar Award.
  • Esme Longley, Sustainability, Science, and Society | John Locke Churchill Scholar award
  • Saad Razzaq, Medicine | The Medicine Class of 1965 International Health Student Fund
  • Paulami Sen, Medicine | Margaret W. Siber MDCM 1970 and George R. Siber MDCM 1970 Global Heath Scholar Award
  • Claire Xu, Anatomy and Cell Biology | Soe-Lin-Hecht Global Health Scholar Undergraduate Award

Global Health Scholars (Graduate)

The 捆绑SM社区 Global Health Scholars - Graduate program supports 捆绑SM社区 graduate students (Masters and PhD) engaged in global health research projects.

  • Tamara Ajeeb, PhD candidate, Human Nutrition | Joseph I. Wolfsdorf Fund for Global Child Health
  • Vibhuti Dikshit, Masters of Law | GHP Director鈥檚 Discretionary Fund
  • Yasmine Elmi, MSc, Family Medicine, Global Health concentration | Soe-Lin-Hecht Global Health Graduate Award
  • Cyntia Kraichati, PhD Candidate, Anthropology | GHP Director鈥檚 Discretionary Fund
  • Isabel Munoz Beaulieu, MSc Family Medicine, Global Health concentration | Soe-Lin-Hecht Global Health Graduate Award
  • Cherinet Osebo, PhD Candidate, Global Surgery Stream | Mary A Metcalf International Travel Fund.
  • Ruben Valle, PhD candidate, Mental Health | Mary A Metcalf International Travel Fund
  • Fio Vialard, MSc Epidemiology | Soe-Lin-Hecht Global Health Graduate Award

Global Health Outreach Project Leaders

捆绑SM社区 Global Health Outreach Projects provide opportunities for 捆绑SM社区 students to learn about global health through a variety of media, journalism and publishing initiatives.

  • Samir Gouin, Editor-In-Chief, 捆绑SM社区 Perspectives on Global Health
  • Alua Kulenova, Editor-In-Chief, 捆绑SM社区 Journal of Global Health

Global Health Travel Awards

GHP Travel Awards support 捆绑SM社区 Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences students and residents with travel funding for global health-related electives, fellowships, practicums, research projects, and other initiatives both abroad and in Canada.

  • Emma Baggio, MscA Occupational Therapy | Luger-Mikelberg Travel Award For Global Health
  • Alexandra Bumbu, MSc Public Health | Ambassador Paul Frazer Travel Award for Global Health
  • David Caviedes, MSc Public Health | Ambassador Paul Frazer Travel Award for Global Health
  • Annie Chabot,听 Pediatrics Resident| Bubbie and Nanny Global Health Travel Award
  • Rose Di Ioia, MDCM | The Medical Class of 1984 Student Bursary
  • Alissa Di Lonardo, MScA Occupational Therapy | Luger-Mikelberg Graduate Travel Award for Global Health
  • Sarah Gaudreau, MDCM | Dr. Freda M.Omaswa Travel Award for the Study of Infectious and Tropical Diseases
  • Felicia Gisondi, MSc Psychiatry | Soe-Lin-Hecht Global Health Graduate Award
  • Michelle Kwok, Allergy and Immunology Resident | Global Health Travel Awards for Postgraduate Medical Residents
  • Anne Xuan-Lan Nguyen, MDCM | Ashworth Student Travel Award
  • Salma Rehimini, Pediatrics Resident | Bubbie and Nanny Global Health Travel Award
  • Kenneth Tan, MDCM | The Medicine Class of 1965 International Health Student Fund
  • Mariana Useche, Family Medicine Resident | Global Health Travel Awards for Postgraduate Medical Residents

Global and Local Community Awards

Global and local community awards are available to 捆绑SM社区 medical students and residents working with underserved populations in Montreal or elsewhere.

  • Frederique Sauv茅, MDCM | Dr. Yuk Chan Ma and Dr. Yuen Kok Chan Prize in Multicultural and International Medicine
  • Jessica Matschek, MDCM | Dr. Yuk Chan Ma and Dr. Yuen Kok Chan Prize in Multicultural and International Medicine
  • Valerie Lavigne, Family Medicine Resident | Alex W. Strasberg MDCM 1921 and Harvey M. Weinstein MDCM 1967 Global Health Award
  • Nehal Islam, MDCM | Alex W. Strasberg MDCM 1921 and Harvey M. Weinstein MDCM 1967 Global Health Award

Dr. Donald A. Henderson Prize for Outstanding Global Health Research

Global and local community awards are available to 捆绑SM社区 medical students and residents working with underserved populations in Montreal or elsewhere.

  • Dr. Sapha Barkati, Department of Medicine
    • Monkeypox Virus Infection in Humans across 16 Countries
  • Pr. Jura Augustinavicius, Department of Equity, Ethics and Policy
    • Priorities for Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Intervention Research in the Context of the Climate Crisis: A Modified Delphi Study

GHP supporters:

  • Ashworth Student Travel Award: Established by M. Anthony Ashworth MDCM 1961 and family to honour the late Dorothy and William Ashworth of Montreal, the award(s) will support medical students conducting their elective clinical clerkship in remote regions in Canada or in a developing country. As a result of his many trips to the James Bay region, Dr. Ashworth believed that practicing with limited technology made the physician a better clinician. It is hoped that those who benefit from these awards make aid to underserved areas of the world a part of their future responsibility. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine upon the recommendation of the Director of the Global Health Program. One-two award(s) will be disbursed in each application round.

  • Bubbie and Nanny Global Health Travel Award: Established in 2015 by Michael Shevell, BSc 1980, M.D.,C.M. 1984, in honor of his children's grandmothers, to provide travel support for post-graduate medical residents in either pediatrics or pediatric neurology within the Faculty of Medicine who are pursuing an elective overseas in under- resourced areas in the world, or among underserved populations in Canada or for healthcare professionals involved in a 捆绑SM社区 project overseas. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine upon recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs, the Pediatric Residency Program Directors and the Pediatric Neurology Residency Program Director.

  • Dr. Freda M. Omaswa Travel Award for the Study of Infectious and Tropical Diseases: Established in 2017 in memory of Freda M. Omaswa, MDCM 2008 by her classmates, family, friends and colleagues. Freda was an inspirational human with an exceptional warmth and sincerity that drove her to always put the needs of others ahead of her own. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine upon the recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs to provide travel support for a MDCM student traveling to Africa in order to gain experience in tropical and infectious diseases. Preference will be given to a MDCM student traveling to Uganda. Value: approximately $3,000.

    The Dr. Freda Omaswa Travel award was established to honour and perpetuate the legacy of Dr Freda M. Omaswa, who graduated from 捆绑SM社区 Med in 2008.

    Freda was an accomplished and highly talented scientist, physician and infectious disease specialist. Her vision was the attainment of empowered healthy populations in Uganda, Africa and the world. She succumbed to metastatic colon cancer in 2016, at the age of 33 years.

    Even after being diagnosed with terminal cancer and undergoing chemotherapy, Freda remained active in her research, which involved a partnership between the National Institute of Health in the U.S. and UBC. She was working on a malaria vaccine project.

    For those adventurous of spirit and generous of heart, with a special interest in traveling to the African continent, this is an opportunity to expand your medical horizons. Freda lived her live with humility and humor, and these characteristics will serve a worthy recipient well.

    There may also be an opportunity to link with the Freda Omaswa Ssemeganda Health and Education group in Uganda for those who are interested. You may check out their link at: .

  • Global Health Travel Awards for Postgraduate Medical Residents: Established in 2015 by the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) program and GHP, this award supports 捆绑SM社区 medicine residents and fellows pursuing their global health interests through an elective or research project. Any registered 捆绑SM社区 medical resident or fellow (any year, any specialty) in good standing is eligible. While purely clinical electives can be proposed, research-oriented projects will be given preference. The elective or research work must be conducted in a low or middle income country, or among underserved populations in Canada (i.e. Aboriginal populations). Awards will be given for 4 week or 8 week electives or research projects at varying amounts. Awarded by the Faculty Medicine upon the recommendation of the Director of the Global Health Program and Associate Dean for Postgraduate Medical Education.

  • Joseph I. Wolfsdorf Fund for Global Child Health: The fund will provide travel support for undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students, and healthcare and allied professionals who are pursuing an elective or working on a global maternal & child health project at the University. Travel is expected to take place overseas in under-resourced areas of the world, or among underserved populations in Canada. Value: varies

  • Luger-Mikelberg Travel Award for Global Health: Established in 2017 by Sherry Luger, MD CM 1983 and Michael Mikelberg, to provide travel support for Health Sciences students who are pursuing an elective overseas in under-resourced areas in the world, or among underserved populations in Canada. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine upon recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs. Preference will be given to students traveling to Africa and Rwanda, or indigenous communities in Canada. Value: varies.

  • Medical Class of '84 Student Bursary: Established in 2010 by Medicine Class of 1984 to commemorate their 25th reunion, the award(s) will help support the travel and accommodation expenses of one or more senior medical students (year 3 or 4) pursuing an elective overseas in a developing country. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine upon the recommendation of the Director of the Global Health Program. One bursary will be awarded in each application round.

  • OMAF Scholarship: The Osler Medical Aid Foundation awards are intended to support undergraduate medical students conducting service-learning or clinical electives in underserved communities both in Canada and overseas for a minimum duration of 4 weeks. Scholarships of up to $1,000 are available to support travel and accommodation expenses.

  • The Knightsgrange Foundation. The Foundation supports all aspects of the program including mentorship by academic staff, summer placement on international global health projects, training events, and other unique opportunities. Undergraduate student recipients supported by the Knightsgrange Foundation are known as John Locke Churchill Scholars.

  • Dr. Kenneth Remsen Global Health Award - Established in 2018 by Dr. Kenneth Alan Remsen, MDCM 1980. To provide travel support and/or stipends for one or more outstanding MDCM students enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine who are participating in the Global Health Scholars program by undertaking a mentored global health project in an international setting, in Northern Canada, or from Montreal. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine upon recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs. Value: varies.

  • Dr. Milan K. Sen Travel Award in Global Health Surgery - Established in 2016 by Dr. Milan Sen, BSc 1994, MDCM 1998, to provide travel support for undergraduate medical students interested in global surgery within the Faculty of Medicine who are pursuing research projects overseas in under resourced areas in the world, or among underserved populations in Canada or U.S.A. (e.g. the Indigenous populations). Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine upon recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs in consultation with the Centre for Global Surgery at the 捆绑SM社区 Health Centre. Value: Varies.

  • Margaret W. Siber MDCM 1970 and George R. Siber MDCM 1970 Global Heath Scholar Award听 - Established in 2020 by Margaret W. Siber, MDCM 1970, and George R. Siber, MDCM 1970, in honor of the 50th anniversary of their graduation, to inspire a passion for global health. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, upon the recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs, to students participating in the Global Health Scholars Program. This award provides support for one or more undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in the Faculty who are undertaking a mentored global health research and/or clinical training project internationally, among Indigenous communities in North America or in Montreal. Support may include funds for travel, housing, research, and/or clinical experiences. Value: varies

  • The Medicine Class of 1965 International Health Student Fund - Established in May 2000 by the Class of Medicine 1965 in appreciation of the education they received at 捆绑SM社区.听 Funds will be used to allow medical students to pursue research or clinical electives overseas.听 One bursary will be awarded in each application round.

  • Spencer-Hick Family Global Health Education and Training Fund - The goal of the Fund is to support undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows pursuing training, travel, fieldwork, research, and other activities related to global health. Value: varies.

  • Dr. Alice Benjamin Global Maternal and Child Health Awards - Established in 2018 in honour of Dr. Alice Benjamin by family, friends and patients whose lives she touched throughout her career. To provide support for one or more students or trainees who are pursuing an elective or a research project overseas in under-resourced areas of the world. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine upon recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs. First preference will be given to medical residents. Second preference will be given to all undergraduate, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine. Value: varies.

  • Leduc, Davis, Brun, & De Rito Undergraduate Award for Global Health - Established in 2016 by Francine Davis, B Phys Ther 1969, BSc(PT) 1985, and continued by her sons, Stephan Leduc, BA 1996, and Nicolas Leduc in 2021. In memory of, and gratitude, for the support of Jeanne Brun, Gis猫le Brun and Tony De Rito. For outstanding undergraduate students at 捆绑SM社区 undertaking a mentored research project including an international component with 捆绑SM社区 Global Health Programs, in the area of women鈥檚 and girls鈥 health. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences upon recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs.

  • Ambassador Paul Frazer Travel Award for Global Health - Established in 2015 by Paul Frazer, BA 1970, to provide support for two graduate students in the Masters of Public Health Program in the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health at 捆绑SM社区, who are completing the practicum in under-resourced areas of the world. Spring. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine upon the recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs, and the Director of the MScPH program. For more information, please email mscph.eboh [at] mcgill.ca.

  • Mary A Metcalf International Travel Fund - The Mary A. Metcalf International Travel Fund is designated to support international research of undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-graduate medical residents within the Faculty of Medicine. Elective, research project or community service program must be at least four weeks. Its intent is to promote the training of health care workers and researchers to combat global health disparities, by supporting students to work with underserved populations in resource limited settings.

  • Soe-Lin-Hecht Global Health Graduate Award - Established in 2019 by Dr. Shan Soe-Lin, BSc 2003, PhD 2009, Dr. Robert Hecht, and Hla Hla Myint Soe-Lin. To provide support for one or more outstanding Master's students in the Faculty of Medicine and conducting research in public health or epidemiology. For students conducting research overseas in low or middle-income countries, or in an indigenous community in Canada. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine upon recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs.

  • Dr. Alice M. Chan鈥怸ip Humanitarian Global Health Initiatives Award - Established in 2022 by Alice M. Chan-Yip, C.M., MD CM 1962, FRCPC, FAAP, D.Sc. honoris causa 2018. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, upon the recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs and the Director of the School of Population and Global Health, to one or more undergraduate or graduate students in the School. This award may be used to help defray costs related to travel and research for students participating in health-focused emergency or humanitarian relief projects. Preference will be given to students engaging in nutrition or mental health focused research or intervention through fieldwork.

  • Alex W. Strasberg MD CM 1921 and Harvey M. Weinstein MD CM 1967 Global Health Award: Established in 2016 by Rhona Weinstein (n茅e Strasberg) BA 1967, MA 1969, and Harvey M. Weinstein BSc 1963, MD CM 1967, in honour of Rhona鈥檚 late father, Alex W. Strasberg, MD CM 1921 and Harvey M. Weinstein, MD CM 1967, both pioneers and advocates in clinical work and research related to vulnerable populations.

    An immigrant to Canada, Dr. Strasberg was among the earliest Jewish students to graduate from 捆绑SM社区 Medicine. He became a urologist on staff at the Jewish General Hospital and the Royal Victoria Hospital, conducted research, and taught in the Department of Urology at 捆绑SM社区. He devoted his practice to treating the poor and was for many years the physician of choice for many in the Montreal Chinese immigrant community.

    Dr. Weinstein trained as a psychiatrist at Yale University and worked in university student health at Stanford University as well as in hospital and private practice settings. In later years he earned a public health degree from UC Berkeley and devoted his time to research and policy in refugee and immigrant health. Author of two books and numerous articles, he also became involved in human rights scholarship and advocacy about how countries respond to ethnic cleansing and genocide.

    Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences upon recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs to provide support for undergraduate medical students or post-graduate residents in the Faculty who are engaged in global health research and/or clinical training related to immigrant, refugee, and aboriginal/indigenous populations, in Canada and abroad. Support may include funds for travel, housing, research, and/or clinical experiences. Preference will be given to projects of merit and projects with cross-disciplinary perspectives as well as faculty support. The value of this award will vary.

  • Dr. Yuk Chan Ma and Dr. Yuen Kok Chan Prize in Multicultural and International Medicine: This award is for a project that has ALREADY been completed. Established in October 2006 by Dr. Alice Chan鈥怸ip, M.D., C.M. 1962, in memory of her late parents, the prize is awarded annually by the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Scholarship Committee to a medical student who participates in a Canadian multicultural or international elective, research project or community service experience of at least four weeks. The prize (up to $1000) will be awarded to the student who presents the best project demonstrating an understanding of the contribution of social and cultural factors to health

  • Dr. Margaret Siber Global Health Scholar Award: Established in 2017 by Dr. Margaret Siber, MDCM 1970. To provide travel support and/or stipends for one or more outstanding MDCM students enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine who are participating in the Global Health Scholars program by undertaking a mentored global health project in an international setting, in Northern Canada, or from Montreal. Awarded by the Faculty of Medicine upon recommendation of the Director of Global Health Programs. Value: varies

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

  • : Next quarterly deadline: December 21
    The MJGH is an interdisciplinary student-run and peer-reviewed journal that features research and articles on topics at the intersection of social, biomedical, environmental, global, and local perspectives on health.
  • : Accepting pitches on a rolling basis

    Perspectives is an online publication that elevates diverse voices and sheds light on research, advocacy and other initiatives in global health.

  • 捆绑SM社区 Summer Institutes in Global Health: May 21 - June 14, 2024
    The Summer Institutes offer short courses featuring internationally known faculty, with a focus on highly applicable new knowledge and opportunities to network with global health professionals from around the world. Registration for next year鈥檚 15 courses will open by January 2024.
  • Global Health Travel Awards: Rolling applications
    GHP Travel Awards support 捆绑SM社区 students and residents with travel funding for global health-related electives, fellowships, practicums, research projects, and other initiatives both abroad and in Canada.

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