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Stanford researchers supported by our center are demonstrating how a powerful combination of drones and AI can track down mosquito breeding grounds faster and more accurately than ever before, helping to track and prevent diseases like dengue.
Infectious disease reseacher Nathan Lo is driven to ensure that his research benefits the health of as many possible. He works with international partners including the WHO to translate research into policy and practice, and his efforts are shaping how two diseases affecting millions, schistosomiasis and strongyloidiasis, are treated and prevented.
A new Stanford-led critical care training series, supported by a Global Health Seed Grant, reached 7,000 participants across 160 countries to strengthen emergency, critical, and operative care aroudn the world.
Our communications connect global health findings to those who can use them. Read on for curated Stanford global health research and media coverage, Q&As with experts, event announcements and recaps as well as media resources.
Jamie Hansen,
CIGH Communications Manager
jmhansen@stanford.edu
Our quarterly themed newsletters address critical current issues in global and planetary health, showcasing the research and efforts of Stanford’s faculty, trainees, and global partners. We also send monthly roundups of events and opportunities and special messages on timely topics throughout the year.
In this newsletter, Director Michele Barry welcomes everyone to a new academic year, shares updates, and welcomes new fellows and scholars.
August 29th, 2025 marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall in the city of New Orleans, a cataclysmic storm that led to the death, injury, and displacement of thousands of people and exposed deep-rooted inequalities within our communities. With the belief that “local is global,” we share this message of reflection.
The recent emergence of a new strain of mpox, the spread of H5N1 avian flu from livestock to humans, and the first outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in Rwanda are striking examples of human activities catalyzing the emergence and evolution of infectious diseases. Learn more about current issues & response.
Now more than ever, it’s clear that our collective efforts to advance health equity, forge lasting partnerships, and address current and future health threats have never been more important.
This message from Director Michele Barry addresses timely challenges in global health and welcomes new members to our global health community.
This newsletter published in June 2024 explores the state of women’s health and gender equity in global health, along with innovative research advancing women’s health.
