Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health

?? How does one's location impact their gut microbiome in Africa? ?? In this video, researcher Dylan Maghini discusses a new publication that maps the gut microbiomes of 1,801 women and 19 men across six diverse communities in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa. This study, the largest of its kind, seeks to help close a research gap in understanding the gut microbiome in the African continent. Their findings, they hope, will provide a better understanding of the relationship between gut bacteria and human health across a wide variation in resource access, infectious and non-communicable disease profiles, lifestyle, and environment. ? Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/g9egDEjN ? #guthealth #africa #globalhealth

?? With the risks of raw milk in the spotlight due to #birdflu, new Stanford research finds that another virus affecting animals and people -- Rift Valley fever virus -- can remain active in raw milk samples for roughly as long as someone might want to drink it. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gVqydruf #globalhealth #pandemicpreparedness

?? In this video, Stanford researcher Dylan Maghini discusses a new publication that maps the gut microbiomes of 1,801 women and 19 men across six diverse communities in Burkina Faso, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa. This study is the largest population-representative study of its kind and represents years of collaboration between the University of the Witwatersrand, the larger AWI-Gen 2 Collaborative Centre, and Stanford University. Ami Bhatt Stanford Department of Medicine Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/g9egDEjN #guthealth #africa #globalhealth

Spanning from the deeps of the oceans to the tops of the Himalayas, and even within our own bodies, ?microplastics pose a serious risk to human health. In a recent interview with Global Health Now, Stanford's Associate Dean of Global Health Dr. Desiree LaBeaud advocates for stronger policies that promote sustainable health care practices to minimize our reliance on plastic and the environmental impact.? “I think we can recognize that the low cost and convenience of plastics are deceptive and actually mask significant harms, including environmental and health risks,” said LaBeaud. ? Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/g7DViVuR #planetaryhealth #microplastics #plasticpollution

?? ?? #Globalhealth research takes many forms at Stanford University, and we are here to support it in all its forms and collaborations. Apply by March 28 for a 2025 Stanford Global Health Seed Grant!? ? This program, in partnership with funders and organizations across Stanford, encourages the development of innovative solutions to global health and planetary health challenges.? ? Scroll through to see all the special funding areas.? ? Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/g2w_pJaQ #globalhealth #stanford #seedfunding #planetaryhealth

Attn. #Stanford students! Course enrollment for Spring Quarter opens today. This spring, there are a number of classes offered that cover global health topics across disciplines, education levels, and majors. Learn more about next quarter's global health course offerings here: https://lnkd.in/gJbiv9C5 #globalhealth #stanford

Yellow fever, a viral disease spread by mosquitoes, has troubled communities for centuries. While a safe and effective vaccine (17DD) has existed since 1936, the virus continues to pose a significant public health threat. Although historically confined to remote areas, recent outbreaks have dramatically demonstrated the virus’s potential for widespread devastation. A new study from Stanford's LaBeaud Lab studies Brazil's 2016-2018 outbreak, the largest in the country's history, identifying risk factors for severe disease. This study underscores the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in confronting infectious disease challenges to better understand and combat the persistent threat of yellow fever and other emerging infectious diseases. Learn more about this story through the link here: https://lnkd.in/gCHtzuB5 #globalhealth #healthequity #yellowfever #globalhealthresearch

Big News for Global Critical Care! https://lnkd.in/g2A4B_gV I want to share a momentous update for Global Critical Care in case you missed it. The extent of critical illness across Africa and many resource constrained settings is poorly defined. The epidemiology is challenged by a lack of common definitions, few ICUs, barriers to essential care and lack of formal training in many regions. The African Critical Illness Outcomes Study, or ACIOS, changes this using a large point prevalence study across the continent. The findings were published in the Lancet with some surprising facts that bring us closer to developing real solutions. The study included nearly 20 000 patients in 180 hospitals in 22 countries across Africa. 1 in 8 hospital in-patients are critically ill in Africa Two-thirds of critically ill patients are cared for in general hospital wards rather than in high-dependency or intensive care units. More than half of critically ill patients do not receive the essential emergency and critical care. The study suggests a high incidence of preventable deaths from critical illness in Africa. The study showed how hospitals across Africa struggle with a serious shortage of resources to treat critically ill patients. The provision of basic critical care through the equitable and systems-based implementation of essential emergency and critical care may have a substantial impact on preventable patient deaths in Africa. Bruce Biccard Tim Baker EECC Global Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health Leith Greenslade Vanessa Moll, MD, PhD, FCCM, FASA Andrea Comiskey Thomas Weiser

On Feb. 18, the Center for Innovation in Global Health hosted a timely discussion on the health impacts of climate led by Dr. Barbara Erny, Dr. Desiree LaBeaud, Dr. Wendy Bernstein, and Faye Sahai. The speakers shared research and data on health crises driven by environmental stressors, from climate’s effect on food systems and nutrients, to the changing distribution of vector-borne diseases due to shifting weather patterns. The discussion was joined by CIGH’s inaugural cohort of SASH scholars who presented firsthand accounts of the health impacts of climate change they see as physicians in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria.

#TBT to our 11th annual Global Health Research Convening, held Jan. 29! This year's theme was One Health. Participants shared their research, innovations, and experiences with global health research and explored new collaborations and opportunities for engagement in global health. View a slideshow of images from the event here, and acces event resources and recordings at https://lnkd.in/gA6JM2pA #globalhealth #globalhealthresearch #cighresearchconvening