IU Center for Global Health Equity

New Research Program Manager Joins Center Vanessa Kleinschmidt, MPH, has joined the IU Center for Global Health Equity as research program manager. In the role, she will work with both AMPATH and IU faculty to advance global health research. She received both her graduate and undergraduate degrees from IU Bloomington. Welcome Vanessa!

The Global Health Research Speaker series welcomes four IU Center for Global Health Equity affiliated faculty members in 2025. Mark your calendars now for these quarterly events in person at the Regenstrief Institute, Inc. Institute or via Zoom: March 11--Andrea Conroy, PhD Indiana University School of Medicine May 13--Miguel Reina Ortiz, MD, PhD, CPH, FAIM, FASTMH September 9--Vinita Sharma, PhD, MPH, BPH, CHES Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health November 11--Jane R. Cheriyattil von Gaudecker, PhD, RN, AGCNS, FAES, CGNC Indiana University School of Nursing The series is co-sponsored by the Regenstrief Institute, Inc. Center for Health Services Research. Learn more about the series and watch past events: https://lnkd.in/gVzSnxXP

ICYMI: Learn more about "Leaving a Legacy with AMPATH Through Tax-Smart Giving" a conversation with Dr. Bill Tierney and Tim Ueber." https://lnkd.in/gNxTHiHS

ICYMI: Watch the 2024 Indiana University Indianapolis Center for Translating Research into Practice (TRIP) Awards and Fall Showcase featuring Dr. Sherri Bucher presenting "Let us try. This kid might come back" about her collaborative work to reduce global infant and maternal mortality. https://lnkd.in/gEJpT2ea

Are you a doctor looking for a new role with one of the world's best global health partnerships? AMPATH Kenya is searching for these leaders: Pediatric Team Leader Internal Medicine Team Lead Associate Site Director (Hematology-Oncology) Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUeES6wk

The Slemenda Scholars Program sends 2-4 Indiana University School of Medicine students to Eldoret, Kenya, during the summer between their first and second year to experience AMPATH Kenya by participating in rounds, collaborating on field projects and working alongside Moi University medical students. Upon returning from Kenya in late July, the students present their work at IMPRS Scholars Day. Applications for the 2025 program are submitted through the IMPRS Summer Program application portal. Join this session to learn more about the program from the 2024 Slemenda Scholars, who traveled to Eldoret this summer. https://lnkd.in/gTErW9Wk

An informational meeting about the Medicine in Kenya elective for the 2025-2026 academic year will be November 21 at 4 p.m. via Zoom. This informational session is for Indiana University School of Medicine third-year medical students interested in enrolling in the Medicine in Kenya elective during the 2025-2026 academic year. Students who intend to enroll in the elective will be required to attend or send a proxy to a scheduling session on December 19 from 4-5 p.m. via Zoom. Before the scheduling session, students must submit a personal statement and CV via the elective’s iAbroad application, which will be emailed to all registrants in advance. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gPkfzcK7

ICYMI: This month's IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Centerglobal oncology seminar featured the Women in Leadership program from AMPATH Kenya. Watch the seminar: https://lnkd.in/gcwferZE

ICYMI: Dr. Kunle Alonge from University of Alabama at Birmingham UAB Sparkman Center for Global Health presented "How to leverage implementation research for equity in global health" at this week's Global Health Research Speaker series event co-sponsored by Regenstrief Institute, Inc. Center for Health Services Research. Watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/gRUufQRk

Leaving a Legacy with AMPATH through Tax-Smart Giving webinar is Friday (11/15) at 11:30 a.m. Join a conversation and Q&A with Dr. Bill Tierney, AMPATH Kenya's first co-director of research, and Tim Ueber, Indiana University School of Medicine’s senior director of planned giving. Learn about Dr. Tierney’s legacy of impact in global health through both his family’s strategic charitable giving and his research leadership. Additionally, Tim will discuss a few tax-smart gifting strategies for folks interested in supporting AMPATH’s mission to help more people get better access to quality healthcare. Register: https://lnkd.in/ga2cnMg6