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The UC Global Health Institute is a UC initiative that promotes global health research and education.

UC Global Health Day 2022 will be held on Saturday, May 7th at the University of California, Santa Cruz! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uc-global-health-day-2022-centering-social-justice-in-community-health-tickets-165451071609

11/25/2025

🌍💡The UCGHI Summer Researchers in Global Health (SRGH) Program is a paid summer internship for rising high school seniors that provides hands-on research experience mentored by 45+ world-class researchers, core curricular content, professional skills development, and community building.

For Summer 2026, our goal is to admit 50 students partnering with all 10 University of California campuses. This is raising funds to help us reach this goal!

Each donation supports research experiences that prepare the next generation of global health leaders — students who can go on to conduct vital research, shape policy, and drive change around the world.

🌱$100,000 fundraising goal ($2,000 per student)

🌍 Every contribution matters

🔗 giving.ucsf.edu/fund/summer-researchers-in-global-health

Visit the link in our bio to learn more about the program, hear student reflections, and donate!

11/24/2025

The GloCal Health Fellowship is excited to congratulate 2017-2018 alumna Dr. Adriane Wynn on her recent NIH R01 award with a perfect score! Dr. Wynn’s five-year award from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) will evaluate the impact of antenatal screening and treatment for asymptomatic Chlamydia trachomatis infection to prevent preterm birth in Botswana. Preterm birth is the leading cause of infant mortality worldwide as well as the most important predictor of long-term morbidity. Given that at least 40% of preterm births may be caused by infection, this research is especially critical. Lessons learned will also inform efforts to address the high rates of preterm birth and gaps in sexually transmitted infection screening that persist in the U.S.

Dr. Wynn’s R01 research builds well on the project she did as a GloCal fellow, assessing the costs and benefits of testing and treating HIV-infected pregnant women for sexually transmitted infections in Southern Africa. Since 2020, Dr. Wynn has been an Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Global Public Health at UC San Diego. She is also a Research Associate with the Botswana Harvard Health Partnership and Botswana Sexual and Reproductive Health Initiative. Additionally in 2020, she received a K01 award from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), which allowed her to study the long-term population impact of harmful alcohol use on HIV transmission and mortality in Uganda. We celebrate GloCal alumna Dr. Wynn’s many achievements!

11/18/2025

🎊 UCGHI congratulates our partners at on 25 years of global health impact!

There was a special reunion at the UCSF Institute for Global Health Science’s 25th anniversary celebration — UCGHI’s current Director, Dr. Madhavi Dandu, and UCGHI Director Emeritus, Dr. Haile Debas. Honoring the vision that started it all and the leadership carrying UCGHI forward. 🌟

11/10/2025

🎉 UCGHI Turns 16! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating 16 years of advancing global health equity through research, education and training, and multidisciplinary collaboration across the University of California and beyond.

Since 2009, the UC Global Health Institute has brought together students, faculty, staff, and partners around the world to address pressing global health challenges — from climate change and infectious disease to gender equity and health systems strengthening.

Swipe through to see highlights from our journey — some of the many people, programs, and partnerships that have shaped UCGHI over the years.💙

11/05/2025

🌟UCGHI’s Centers and Programs continue to make a difference across the state by investing in education, mentorship, and hands-on training to cultivate a health workforce that reflects the diversity of California’s population and is prepared to address complex health challenges.

Click the link in our bio to check out our newest article highlighting 3 unique programs!

11/04/2025

💦🔬This summer, three UCGHI Water and Health Fellows embarked on research projects on the intersection of water and health.

Meet Felix Agyemang Opoku, a 2nd year PhD student in Public Health at . This summer, Felix explored the ecological and public health challenges posed by harmful algal blooms, focusing on global mitigation strategies to prevent toxins harming humans, aquatic ecosystems, and animals.

10/15/2025

📣 Applications for the 2025-2026 UCGHI Student Ambassador Program are now OPEN!

The UCGHI Student Ambassador Program is a leadership opportunity for all current University of California and Charles R. Drew University students from various disciplines who are dedicated to personal and professional growth by representing UCGHI and global health on their respective campus.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to engage with key researchers (faculty, staff, students) and leaders in global health across the UC system and CDU while also expanding your professional networks. The Student Ambassador Program curriculum will demonstrate the multidisciplinary nature of global health by providing students exposure to a broad range of topics through interactive webinars and networking sessions.

Returning Student Ambassadors will also have the opportunity to apply for the Lead Student Ambassador position!

📅 Have questions about the program? Join our upcoming info session on Friday, October 31st at 12:00 - 1:00 pm PT to learn more about this exciting opportunity to represent UCGHI on your campus and foster a vibrant global health community. We welcome everyone to participate and ask any questions you may have about the program and application process.

Learn more by visiting our website: https://ucghi.universityofcalifornia.edu/student-ambassador-program/

09/25/2025

The UC Global Health Institute is thrilled to welcome the 2025–2026 cohort of UCGHI GloCal Health Fellows funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Fogarty International Center!

This year’s cohort of emerging global health researchers will embark on innovative interdisciplinary projects tackling critical global health challenges around the world.

Congratulations to this outstanding cohort — we can’t wait to see the impact you will make!

Learn more about each funded project by visiting our website: https://ucghi.universityofcalifornia.edu/fellowships/glocal-health-fellowship/glocal-fellows-2025-20261/

09/03/2025

⭐️Meet Jason Nishio, the high school student who interned at this summer through the UCGHI Summer Researchers in Global Health Program!

🖥️Jason engaged in research with Dr. Jeremy Keenan that involved specialized deep learning frameworks that can help doctors diagnose eye diseases more quickly and accurately. The technology uses AI to study images of the eye from different regions and can detect a variety of eye conditions.👀

Head to the link in our bio to check out our new article highlighting this impactful program and how you can financially support next year’s cohort!

08/29/2025

Congress is currently considering proposed budget cuts of up to 50% to federal science agencies. Cuts of this scale would derail progress on the kind of breakthroughs and innovations made possible through research at the University of California.

These cuts would not only delay crucial treatments and cures — they would also have a dramatic impact on the economy of California and our national security.

Tell Congress to invest in America's future and fund science. Visit ucal.us/speakupforscience to

08/26/2025

🌎 As we prepare for the new academic year, UCGHI Student Ambassadors at share how you can make a difference in - from UC Santa Cruz and beyond!

How to get involved in global health at UCSC:
✨ Global & Community Health Program (.gch)
✨ Institute for Social Transformation ()
✨ Center for Economic Justice and Action ()
✨UCSC Healthy Campus
✨ Lionel Cantù Q***r Resource Center ()

08/14/2025

🎉The 2024-2025 UCGHI Annual Report is here - celebrating a year of impact in global health!

We are proud to share our 2024-2025 Annual Report featuring our collective accomplishments across the ten University of California campuses through UCGHI Centers, Programs and ongoing local and global health initiatives addressing complex global health issues.

We extend our gratitude to the students, faculty, staff, and partners who make this work possible and to you for being an essential part of UCGHI's vibrant and multidisciplinary local and global community. We look forward to your continued engagement and collaboration in creating a more equitable future in global health.🌿🌎

Read the full report here:https://ucghi.universityofcalifornia.edu/ucghi-2024-2025-annual-report-8.8.25.pdf

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