Alumni in the field: Sex, Sexuality & Gender 9/21

September 19th, 2016 in GH Events

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Panelists:

Brenna Lash ’16: Brenna currently works with transgender youth and hormonal treatments as the Study Coordinator, Gender Management Services at Boston Children’s Hospital’s Department of Endocrinology.

Chase Crossno ’15: Chase has had experience working at Planned Parenthood as well as developing the off-site HIV Testing program at AIDS Services of Austin. While living in Namibia and Angola from 2006-2009 she also worked on sexual health education and HIV prevention

Rupal R. Shah ’15: Rupal works as a Quality Improvement Consultant at Boston Children’s Hospital. Before coming to SPH, Rupal, along with several women, started a local grassroots women’s group in Cambridge which focuses on several topics such as patriarchy, social justice, and empowerment of those who are marginalized.

Pareesa Charmchi ’16: Pareesa is working as a Research Associate at BMC evaluating a narrative medicine pilot program in the OBGYN department.

This event is sponsored by the Sex, Sexuality, & Gender Certificate in the Department of Global Health for more information about the certificate see below: 

Inequality and discrimination related to gender and sexuality are major barriers to the attainment of health. Using behavioral and social science theory and methods as well as human rights and social justice frameworks, students will gain analytical, program, and policy skills to understand and address the behavioral, structural, and social determinants of gender inequality and their impacts on individual, community, and population health.

Upon graduation, students will be able to:

• Identify the determinants of health and disease related to gender, gender identity, and sexuality.
• Apply conceptual frameworks related to gender inequality, sexuality, and gender identity in order to address health challenges and support the health and social well being of women, men and youth, including those who are marginalized and disadvantaged.
• Demonstrate the ability to access and use data to estimate the burden and patterns of disease and solve public health problems related to sex, sexuality and gender.
• Use systematic approaches to develop, implement, evaluate and advocate for gender and sexual and reproductive health policies, programs or services.
• Make programmatic and policy decisions that reflect ethical frameworks and respect for the values, beliefs, and practices regarding sexual health and rights within diverse communities and cultures.

LIVE STREAM available! Emerging Infectious Diseases from A to Z: Emerging Challenges and Opportunities

September 16th, 2016 in Conferences/Seminars, Outside Announcements, Webinar

This message is from NEIDL Director Ron Corley and NEIDL Associate Director Jerry Keusch.

A major scientific event is about to begin at BU when the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) hosts its inaugural symposium on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the George Sherman Union on the Charles River Campus. The conference will address the scientific challenges that emerging infections pose and how to improve the communication of evidence-based information to the general public. The speakers are outstanding internationally known leaders, including Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and the acclaimed science writer David Quammen. A panel discussion and Q&A session will follow their presentations. This free program is geared toward the general public as well as the science community. A reception will follow. For more information and to register, go to www.bu.edu/eida2z/. 

Please share this with your students and colleagues – all are welcome to join us on Sunday.

 On Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 19 and 20, the symposium continues with four major sessions that will assess the state of knowledge and identify the critical gaps that limit progress, including:

·         To Discover (how to find and identify new agents, where they hide, and how they are transmitted to humans);

·         To Understand (how do they cause infection and disease, who is susceptible, how do we combat them);

·         To Protect (how can we identify new drugs, vaccine candidates and sensitive and specific diagnostic tests); and

·         To Collaborate (how do we work as a global scientific community to learn and act together, and what are the major obstacles and opportunities to do better). 

The program and speakers are listed here. These sessions will be live-streamed to the BU community; to join go to http://www.bu.edu/eida2z/livestream/ and login using your BU ID and Kerberos password. 

Inaugural Symposium on Emerging Infectious Diseases from A to Z (EIDA2Z): Emerging Challenges and Opportunities

September 16th, 2016 in Conferences/Seminars, Outside Announcements

The symposium “Emerging Infectious Diseases from A to Z (EIDA2Z): Emerging Challenges and Opportunities" marks the inauguration of Boston University’s National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) to foster innovative interdisciplinary research on emerging pathogens in collaboration with local, national, and global academic and public health partners. Designed to advance knowledge to zero in on the gaps in current understanding of emerging infectious diseases, the EIDA2Z symposium will bring together leading international authorities in the field to chart future research needs in order to improve discovery, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of these global health problems.

A major scientific event is about to begin at BU when the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) hosts this inaugural symposium on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the George Sherman Union on the Charles River Campus. 

The symposium opens on Sunday September 18, 2016 at 3pm, with an extraordinary program for the general public to learn about the scientific challenges that emerging infectious diseases represent, and the challenges of clearly communicating complicated science and public health issues to the public. The speakers and panelists are all highly accomplished, internationally known leaders in science and scientific writing who will participate in an extended discussion with the general public to address questions and clarify current understanding of these challenges.  A reception following the program will provide additional opportunity for attendees to meet the speakers and panelists.

Keynote Talks

• From AIDS to Zika: The Enduring Challenge of Emerging Infectious Disease                       Anthony Fauci, Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease
• Scary Viruses in the Globalized World: Telling the Story                                                               David Quammen, author/essayist

Location

• George Sherman Union, Charles River Campus, 775 Commonwealth Avenue

Conference Organizing Committee  

Nahid Bhadelia
John H. Connor
Ronald B. Corley
Paul Duprex
Rachel Fearns
James Galagan
Thomas B. Kepler
Gerald T. Keusch (Chair)
Igor Kramnik
Elke Mühlberger
John R. Murphy
Gene Olinger

Please preregister for the event here

For more information please visit http://www.bu.edu/eida2z/

Your Voice Matters!

September 16th, 2016 in Outside Announcements

Please take a moment to fill out the School Survey.

Take a screenshot of the completion page and come by the Graduate Student Life offices for a prize! The first 200 students to complete the survey will be entered into a raffle to win two tickets the the hottest SPH event this fall - the SPH 40th Anniversary Gala - tickets are $250 each, but you'll have a chance to go for free! Click here to complete the survey.

Also check out our fantastic peers, Leslie and Ashlee, in this video!

PA Consulting Group – Career Services Employer Information Session – 9/28

September 16th, 2016 in Outside Announcements

RSVP for this great employer information session sponsored by Career Services!!

Cancer Epidemiology Education in Special Populations (CEESP) Program – Internships available

September 16th, 2016 in Practicums/Internships

USAID Global Health Fellows – WEBINAR: How to Use Your Diverse Skills for a Global Health Career 9/28

September 16th, 2016 in Webinar

Register for this interesting USAID Global Health Fellows Webinar
Wednesday September 28, 2016 from 3:30-4:45PM

Global health (GH) is a field with a wide range of opportunities in diverse technical areas. From HIV/AIDS prevention to supply chain management, GH offers an avenue for 21st century leaders to solve complex global challenges by leveraging diverse skill sets from all backgrounds.

Join the Global Health Fellows Program (GHFP) II as we explore what it takes to become a successful global health leader by building on the skills you already have. Our interactive webinar discussion features seasoned global health professionals with backgrounds in Information Technology (IT), advocacy, and communications.

We'll kick off the discussion with the following questions:

• What do global health recruiters look for in a potential candidate?
• How can skills and experience with a non-global health focus transfer over to begin or advance a global health career?
• What are the top competencies sought after by global health organizations or agencies like the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)?

SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS ON TWITTER BY TAGGING @GHFPII

Our discussion will also turn to our live audience for questions submitted on Twitter. This is your chance to ask us what you've always wanted to know about how to pave your path for a career in global health. Submit your questions on Twitter by tagging @GHFPII or submitting questions in advance by emailing communications@ghfp.net.

Find more information about the panelists here.

GH Dept. Chair Pat Hibberd speaking at EH Dept. Seminar – 9/16

September 13th, 2016 in GH Events, Outside Announcements

Join us for the GIJS Van Seventer Environmental Health Seminar to hear our Global Health Department Chair, Pat Hibberd's Presentation:

What Will it Take to Clean Up the Most Dangerous Place On Earth?

Swahili course still open!!

September 13th, 2016 in GH Announcements, Outside Announcements

Registration Open for Swahili Language with a Health Focus Course – CAS LE491

We have exciting news for those of you interested in taking an African language class this semester. BU’s African Studies Center is offering “Swahili Language with a Health Focus” on the Medical Campus. This is a fantastic opportunity for MPH and other students on the MED campus who are interested in working in East Africa. The course is offered for 1 credit. Meeting times will be determined based upon when enrolled students are available. (Depending on interest, more than one section may be offered).

This intensive course will be scheduled for 2 hours, twice a week. The class will focus on providing students with practical speaking, listening, and reading skills that will be useful in conducting fieldwork and will also highlight East African cultural notions of health.

If you are interested in taking the course please register for CAS LE491 as soon as possible via student link. Once you have registered, the instructor will communicate with you directly about scheduling. Contact Professor Geofred Osoro at gosoro@bu.edu or Jen Beard at jenbeard@bu.edu if you have questions.

NOTES

• Credits from language courses, will not count toward your MPH degree.
• Students taking 12-17 SPH credits can register for this class without additional tuition expense.
• A follow-up course will be taught during Spring semester (2017) for students who want to further develop their language skills.

Broken Hearts/Fighting Words: US Evangelicals, Border-Crossing Affects, & the Anti-Homosexuality Law in Uganda

September 8th, 2016 in Outside Announcements

International Relations and Religion (IRRN) Pizza and Politics Group, and the African Studies Center 

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The Pardee School of Global Studies: Institute on Culture, Religion & World Affairs: CURA invites you to:

Broken Hearts/Fighting Words: US Evangelicals, Border-Crossing Affects, & the Anti-Homosexuality Law in Uganda

Melani McAlister, Associate Professor of American Studies & International Affairs, George Washington University

 Thursday, September 15 @ 5:00

Eilts Room, 154 Bay State Rd.

In 2010, an “Anti-Homosexuality Bill” was introduced into the Parliament of Uganda that outlawed homosexual sex and called for the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality.” Many observers have noted ties between far-right US evangelicals and several of the law’s most prominent supporters in Uganda. While the role of Americans was important, the law itself emerged out of a much more complex field that included changes in global Christianity, the impact of neoliberalism, and HIV/AIDS policy. The presentation will position Uganda’s sexual politics in a larger context that challenges the ideological injection model that has dominated US discussions of the law.

See attached for a flyer for this event.