Category: GH Events
Dean’s Symposium The Role of Pharmaceuticals in Public Health – GH Dept. events 9/12-9/15
On September 15th the BUSPH will hold a Dean’s Symposia titled “The Role of Pharmaceuticals in Public Health” as part of the celebration of 40 years of the School. Three of the participants will be joining the BUSPH community for various events throughout the week organized by the Department of Global Health.
Dr Pius Tih is a past graduate of BUSPH and is the Medical Director of Cameroon Baptist Convention which is a network of hospitals and primary care facilities. Ye Lu is a professor of Health Economics in the School of Public Health at Fudan University in Shanghai. She has worked on pharmaceutical and health reform issues for a number of years. Margaret Ewen works with Health Action International on issues related to medicine pricing and access. She is a remote teacher on the Analyzing Pharmaceutical Systems.
Please join us at the following Department of Global Health events for the opportunity to have small round table discussions with the panelists throughout the week:
- Monday September 12th 5:00-6:00pm CT-305
- The role of Faith Based Organizations in the provision of health services in Africa – Dr. Pius Tih
- Tuesday September 13th 12:30-1:45pm CT-305
- Meet & Greet with Professor Ye Lu for Chinese SPH students and any students interested in discussing public health opportunities in China.
- Tuesday September 13th 5:00-5:55pm L311
- Pharmaceutical Program Seminar: Margaret Ewen on Working in Pharmaceutical Public Health from New Zealand to Amsterdam
- Wednesday September 14th 1:00-2:00pm L112
- Health Reform in China, Health Financing, Access to Medicines and Universal Health Coverage – Professor Ye Lu
Dean’s Symposium The Role of Pharmaceuticals in Public Health – GH Dept. events
On September 15th the BUSPH will hold a Dean’s Symposia titled “The Role of Pharmaceuticals in Public Health” as part of the celebration of 40 years of the School. As part of this event, three international participants have been invited to participate. They will be in Boston for the week and will participate in other activities organized by the Department of Global Health.
Dr Pius Tih is a past graduate of the School, with a PhD from UMass and is the Medical Director of Cameroon Baptist Convention which is a network of hospitals and primary care facilities. Ye Lu is a professor of Health Economics in the School of Public Health at Fudan University in Shanghai. She has worked on pharmaceutical and health reform issues for a number of years. Margaret Ewen works with Health Action International on issues related to medicine pricing and access. She is a remote teacher on the Analyzing Pharmaceutical Systems.
Student's please join us at the following Department of Global Health events for the opportunity to have small round table discussions with the panelists throughout the week:
- Monday September 12th 5:00-6:00pm CT-305
- The role of Faith Based Organizations in the provision of health services in Africa - Dr. Pius Tih
- Tuesday September 13th 12:30-1:45pm CT-305
- Meet & Greet with Professor Ye Lu for Chinese SPH students and any students interested in discussing public health opportunities in China.
- Tuesday September 13th 5:00-5:55pm L311
- Pharmaceutical Program Seminar: Margaret Ewen on Working in Pharmaceutical Public Health from New Zealand to Amsterdam
- Wednesday September 14th 1:00-2:00pm L112
- Health Reform in China, Health Financing, Access to Medicines and Universal Health Coverage - Professor Ye Lu
GE Foundation Opioid Epidemic Challenge Summit & Hack-a-thon
Opioid Epidemic Challenge Summit & Hack-a-thon
For more information on this opportunity please refer to the following links
Global Development Symposium – April 22
“The World You Are Shaping: Our Role in Sustainable Development Goals” features a global showcase to network, thematic/regional breakout sessions, and a panel to highlight and generate awareness for sustainable development efforts locally and globally. Join us Friday, April 22 at 4:30 PM in the Photonics Colloquium Room (9th Floor) to learn, engage, and take action towards the SDGs! Please RSVP and join the Facebook Event!
RSVP for the April GH Concentrator’s Meeting: De-Stress for Success Study Break!
Joe Anzalone will lead an (optional) 30 minute Chi Kung session to revitalize body, mind and spirit. Chi Kung coordinates simple movements, with breath and mind (imagery).
We will then have lunch and space for relaxation, venting, and socializing. Whatever you want - just leave the laptops at the door!
12:30pm - Chi Kung (optional) with Joe Anzalone
1:00pm - Lunch. Please RSVP by Wednesday 4/27 to secure your spot!
Spring 2016 SSG Emphasis Area Meeting
Please join the sex, sexuality, gender and health emphasis area for our Spring 2016 meeting. We plan to meet on Thursday, April 14 from 1:00 - 2:00 in Crosstown 386. The focus of the meeting is to organize a panel on global LGBT health for the Fall 2016 semester. Send questions to Professor Messersmith at ljmesser@bu.edu or Nick Diamond at njd15@bu.edu. Hope to see you there!
Presentation on RCT to test interventions addressing intimate partner violence in Northern Tanzania
On Monday, April 11th come to CHS Research Practice in Action Series (with lunch!) to hear Global Health professor Lisa Messersmith's presentation on her work on intimate partner violence in Northern Tanzania.
RSVP here for lunch! 
