Global Health Series

The Global Health Initiative leverages the leadership of the Mailman School and its collaborating partners in the field of global health to showcase knowledge and innovation with respect to key global challenges. We seek to promote equity, effectiveness and evidence in policy and practice. 

As part of our efforts to fulfill these goals, GHI seeks to advance the collective insight and influence of the School and its partners by participating in a broad range of events. Visit the event archive page to browse past events. 


2020 Series 

The Global Health Practicum Poster Showcase

Thursday, March 5th, 11:30 am-1:00 pm
Bard Hall, Ballroom 

Global Health Certificate students will present posters of their practicum experiences abroad, including in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Lunch will be served. All in the Columbia Community are welcome to attend. Lunch and refreshments will be served.

Student & Poster Handout


The Global Coronavirus Outbreak: Update and Future Implications Global Vaccine Confidence Seminar

Friday, February 14th, 2020 12 pm-1:30 pm
8th Floor Auditorium, 722 West 168th, ARB

  • Moderator: Wafaa El-Sadr, MD, MPH, MPA
  • Panelists: Robert Fullilove, EdD, Dept. Sociomedical Sciences
    • Jessica Justman, MD, ICAP at Columbia University
    • Julie Kornfeld, PhD, MPH, Vice Dean for Education
    • Nischay Mishra, PhD, Center for Infection and Immunity
    • Wan Yang, PhD, Dept. of Epidemiology

The Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has resulted in over 31,000 cases of the disease with more than 600 deaths to date. A total of 25 countries have been affected around the world. This global outbreak raises many questions:

  • Where did the virus come from?
  • How is it transmitted? And what can people to protect themselves?
  • What is the possible trajectory of this outbreak?
  • What are the political, societal, ethical and clinical implications?

FlyerSeminar Video


2019 Series 

The Global Health Practicum Poster Showcase

Thursday, March 7th, 12:00 pm-1:30 pm
Hess Commons, 722 West 168th, ARB

Global Health Certificate students will present posters highlighting experiences from their six-month practicum abroad. Lunch will be served.