2022 Caswell Diabetes Institute – Metabolism, Obesity & Diabetes (CDI-MOD) and the Frontiers in Diabetes Complications Symposium

North Campus Research Complex Building 18 - Ground level next to Picasso Café

The CDI-MOD and Frontiers in Diabetes Complications Symposium provides a forum for intellectual exchange on topics associated with diabetes, obesity, metabolism and related complications among established investigators, junior faculty, students, and other researchers at the University of Michigan (U-M) and surrounding areas. This symposium features two days of invited speakers with a lively debate, poster

Global Health Community Special Event

School of Nursing - 2250 426 N Ingalls St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Physician. Advocate. Humanitarian. Dr. Paul Farmer, co-founder of Partners in Health, was these things and more. Join friends from across the institution for a special event examining Dr. Farmer’s life, legacy, and impact on health disparities around the world. Led by U-M colleagues who knew, worked with and learned from Dr. Farmer, our discussion will

A Conversation about Justice and Governance in Learning Health Systems: Legal and Ethical Issues

Online Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Osagie K. Obasogie is the Haas Distinguished Chair and Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law with a joint appointment in the Joint Medical Program and School of Public Health. He received his B.A. in Sociology and Political Science (with distinction in both majors) from Yale University, his J.D. from

Journeys in Global Health Equity: A Conversation with Richard Adanu

Online Ann Arbor, MI, United States

The Center for Global Health Equity’s 2022-2023 seminar series continues with Dr. Richard Adanu, whose global work focuses on maternal health in Ghana, including the epidemiology of obstetric and gynecological conditions, family planning, and cervical cancer screening. Dr. Adanu will discuss his extensive experience as a physician focused on reducing maternal mortality, as a clinician

The Present Illness: American Health Care and Its Afflictions

Online Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Presenter Martin F. Shapiro, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Public Health, UCLA Why has it been so difficult to solve the problems of American health care? In exploring this question, Dr. Martin Shapiro draws on research and theory in the social sciences, humanities, health

Tackling Industrial Contamination: The Role of Science, Policy, and Activism

3750 School of Public Health Building

We are excited to announce the 2023 Annual Environmental Health Sciences Symposium, The symposium will feature talks from Bill Suk, the founding director of the Superfund Research Program; members of the Coalition for Action on Remediation of Dioxane, a local partnership organization focused on mitigating groundwater contamination from 1,4-Dioxane in Washtenaw County; and Robert Bilott,

Rooting for Change: Science & Justice Panel

Michigan League - Koessler Room (3rd Floor) Michigan League, 911 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI, United States

Rooting for Change: The Economics, Society, and Politics of Food Fri, March 24 at 11:30am, Michigan League, Koessler Room (Third Floor) Students, faculty, and community members will share their perspectives on food justice and sustainability. A zero-waste meal will be provided by MDining. Featured panelists: Kiley Adams is from Puyallup, Washington, and is currently pursuing