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The aim of the Hub is to bring together Wolfson members motivated to make real change in the College, locally, nationally and globally, through dialogue, networks, collaboration, and academic pursuits. We welcome everyone who has an interest in any aspect of health, from students and researchers, to fellows, members and alumni, together with their wider networks and regardless of their profession.

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Global Health Hub events 

Recent events:

Saturday 27 January 2024:

Global Health Hub Research Conference 

Showcasing the wealth of research by our Fellows, Early Career Researchers and Students, this conference explored current challenges in global health issues including climate change, conflict and migration, and the research being undertaken to address these challenges.

 

 

 

External events:

 

Mission

The Global Health Hub’s overarching purpose is to bring health-related scholars and professionals together to INFLUENCE THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL HEALTH through active global health communities; supporting career pathways; and enhancing global health practice through innovation and research.  

The Global Health Hub’s three key areas of activity are:

1. Investing in people as members of the Wolfson community: before, during and following their studies at Wolfson College.

2. Connecting communities of students, fellows, staff, alumni and the wider society in meaningful ways: through an active programme; and establishing strong international networks (e.g. in SE Asia, Africa, USA). 

3. Enhancing research and innovation in global health, and shaping future investment, policy and practice on a national and international level.

Why have a Global Health Research Hub at Wolfson?

Wolfson plays a key role as College home to:  

- Strengthen partnerships and work together in a mutually beneficial and supportive way  

- Build long-standing friendships and networks 

- Provide interdisciplinary inspiration and creativity  

College welcomes students and scholars from around 90 countries each year, many of whom have interests in health-related disciplines. The college has a long-standing reputation for diversity and inclusivity, giving its students opportunities to interact directly with senior academics and alumni, to foster discourse and activity, and to stimulate the academic growth of early career scholars. Wolfson gives generous funding support to students including awards for 10+ top scholars each year, funded by ALBORADA Trust, in the fields of medical and veterinary science. 

Thus, the Wolfson community has a truly international influence in health-related research and practice.  

Wolfson has an exceptional number of world-class academic fellows, students and alumni in health-related disciplines. Approximately 60% of Wolfson Fellows and Honorary Fellows are engaged directly and indirectly in academic activities in the field of Global Health. Key fellows include, for example, Dr Aliko Ahmed, Professor Steve Baker, Dr Erika Ikeda, Prof Peter Jones, Dr Tolu Oni, Prof Paul Ramchandani, Dr Zhen Rao, Professor Nick Wareham, Dr Jeremy Webb, Professor James Wood. Honorary Fellows include Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz and Professor Gordon Dougan.  

The College prides itself in its diverse interdisciplinary community of academics who are global leaders. Our students are actively engaged in Global Health issues, for example Ms Natasha Salant currently leads the Cambridge branch of the national Students for Global Health Society and Dr Zeshan Qureshi, paediatrician, is exploring how race relates to healthcare. College fellows, members and alumni bridge links between global health and the other research hubs, in the areas of sustainability and the environment, gender, race, popular culture and the internet. International fellows and alumni are global leaders in health, including Professor Elizabeth Lee, Alumna and CEO of Sunway University, Malaysia; and Professor Duncan Maskell, Honorary fellow and Vice Chancellor of the University of Melbourne. 

Wolfson academics are leaders and members of global health initiatives at the University of Cambridge, including CARES – The Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore; the Cambridge-Africa Programme; the Cambridge International Infection Initiative, ci3; the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre; and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) network of researchers in health-related disciplines. College fellows’ research interests span human and animal health, infectious, zoonotic and non-communicable disease; for example James Wood, ALBORADA Professor of Equine and Farm Animal Medicine and head of the University of Cambridge Vet School; and Nick Wareham, Director of the MRC Epidemiology Unit and the Global Diet and Activity Research Group (GDAR).  

Wolfson has links with international global health institutes including the Lee Kong Chian Medical School, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore; the National University of Singapore; and Sunway Medical School in Malaysia. 

Testimonials

"Global health is as much about the health of people as it is about the health of our planet, and it is therefore influenced by multiple interconnected activities, ranging from research and education to economy and policy making. Wolfson College understands that the first step to addressing complex global challenges is to ignite the conversation amongst people with very different expertise but sharing common goals, to foster synergies and bridge gaps between disciplines. I believe this is what the Global Health Hub is all about, a unique space where we share and discuss our approaches and efforts to achieve sustainable Global Health."

- Dr. Adrian Cazares

 

"As an academic with a background in environmental risk and resource governance, I am excited to support the understanding of how resource security and climate change are likely to impact global health. Concurrently as a working mother I am interested in promoting the wellbeing of parents and their children within College and the University. Overall, I look forward to helping out the health hub in any way I can!"

- Dr. Linda Helen Geaves

 

"The Global Health Hub brings together basic and applied research. These diverse perspective provide an opportunity to highlight different barriers to global health today, and discuss ways Wolfson can help to tackle them."

- Dr. Sean Flynn

 

"I am a very new addition to the Hub, and am so excited to engage with the diverse research and national backgrounds of everyone in the group. From our meetings so far, the Hub looks to be a space for sharing research and improving its global impact by taking advantage of the wide spectrum of Wolfson students and staff, and I am privileged to be a part of it!"

- Imogen Sharkey Ochoa

 

"The Hub is the place where I can connect with people from the same or different disciplines, continuously learn from others, and broaden my horizons. I believe that our health is a priority wherever you are. The Hub allows us to identify health-related issues that we have been facing in the world, and think together about how we can tackle these issues from different angles. I can see the Hub growing to lead global health research through educating early career researchers such as postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers, and expanding networks with partners and collaborators within and outside the academia."

- Dr. Erika Ikeda

 

The Wolfson Global Health Hub is a fantastic opportunity for researchers from a range of backgrounds to come together to address such challenges and advocate for measures to promote healthy ageing."

- Dr. Nicholas Evans

 

"The global health hub at Wolfson is a great touch point for people working in areas related to this in the college and hopefully across the university. As we aim to expand our international activities in this space we hope that the hub at Wolfson becomes a home for our overseas researchers and a place where projects, ideas, relationships and careers can be developed."

- Prof. Stephen Baker

 

The Global Health Hub represents an excellent opportunity to bring together some of the leading researchers, students and wider community who are interested in the health of populations across the globe. To make meaningful advances in global health, we need to work across different disciplines, borders and communities, to share knowledge and resources. I look forward to being part of the future growth and success of this community at Wolfson."

- Dr. Henrik Salje

 

"The global health hub provides a platform from which to explore the edges of transdisciplinary research and practice with members of the College and wider public. I have particularly appreciated the intimate and provocative conversations the hub engenders, enabling participants to exchange experiences from diverse contexts, challenge the status quo and share perspectives (and wacky ideas) on approaches to improving population health globally."

- Dr. Tolu Oni

 

"I think that the Global Health Hub plays an important role in bringing together people from different disciplines. It can be very synergistic with our University department goals and ambition in global health, playing a particular role in our educational and capacity building efforts, both for individuals who are undertaking degrees in Cambridge, but also for our wide network of partners and collaborators around the world."

- Prof. Nick Wareham

 

OUR PEOPLE

Organizing Committee

RF
Prof. Rosemary Fricker, Convener 
 

          

ISO
Imogen Sharkey Ochoa
 

          

AC
Dr. Adrian Cazares
 

          

GA
Dr Godwin Aleku
 

          

SS
Sachi Shah 
 

          

SR
Dr Stefanie Reichelt
 

          

LG
Dr Linda Helen Geaves
 

          

Dr. Sean Flynn
Dr. Sean Flynn
 

          

 

TC
Dr Tiago Canelas

 

 

Advisory Committee

Dr. Tolu Oni
Dr. Tolu Oni
 

 

          

Nick
Dr. Nicholas Evans
 

          

Dr. Erika Ikeda
Dr. Erika Ikeda
 

          

Henrik Salje
Dr. Henrik Salje
 

          

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Prof. Nick Wareham
 

          

Florence Nabwire
Dr. Florence Nabwire
 

          

Paul Ramchandani
Prof. Paul Ramchandani

          

Giles Yeo
Dr. Giles Yeo

          

Stephen Baker
Dr. Stephen Baker
 

          

Virgina Newcombe
Dr. Virginia Newcombe
 

          

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Prof. Gordon Dougan
 

          

john Naughton
Prof. John Naughton

          

Dr.Abhi
Prof. Abhi Veerakumarasivam

          

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Dr Aliko Ahmed 

          

Donate

Donations of every size, together, make a huge difference. All Global Health Hub activities, costs and awards are funded through generous philanthropy. 

Donations in support of the Global Health Hub can be made through Wolfson's Annual Giving page - choose "Other" in Designation and type "GH Hub Fund". 

Alternatively, you can discuss your gift with Sian Cook, our Director of Networks: director-networks@wolfson.cam.ac.uk 

Join Us/ Get Involved

We are open to all people - public, professional and academic. We are looking for individuals to join our events and contribute to discussions; join our steering committee and working group; create and support projects or events; provide mentorship to Wolfson students; donate financial or other resources. 

To become a member, get involved, subscribe to our mailing list click here.

You can also email us at gh-hub@wolfson.cam.ac.uk

 

 

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