How does extreme heat affect the brain? Global Health Faculty Fellow Burcin Ikiz, PhD recently shed light on this in an interview with The New York Times in which she shared insights from her research on how extreme heat and air pollution's effects on brain health. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/02/c...

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Global Health Seed Grant Awardees! ⁠These grants were chosen to enable multidisciplinary Stanford teams to develop novel, low-cost, and creative solutions alongside local healthcare providers.⁠ Learn more: globalhealth.stanford.edu/news/seeding...

In advance of #WorldMalariaDay, we share stories about two CIGH-affiliates leading innovative work to understand key drivers of childhood immunity and the impact of climate on this deadly disease.

A new study from our center explores the crucial role of male allyship in enhancing female leadership within global health, shedding light on the barriers women face and effective strategies for overcoming these barriers. @womenlifthealth.bsky.social globalhealth.stanford.edu/news/new-pub...

🦟 🛞 Stanford researchers are demonstrating how a powerful combination of drones and AI can track down hidden mosquito-borne disease threats faster and more accurately than ever before. globalhealth.stanford.edu/planetary-he...

We’re celebrating International Women’s Day by showcasing the voices & insights of women global health leaders at Stanford. Swipe through the slides to hear from several members of our Core Leadership Team. ⁠ Hear more from these leaders at the link below. ⁠ globalhealth.stanford.edu/programs/ins...

🌍 January 30 is World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, dedicated to raising awareness about #NTDs that affect over one billion people. We're proud to highlight the efforts of Dr. Nathan Lo, Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases and CIGH Faculty Fellow. globalhealth.stanford.edu/research/spo...

We're thrilled to kick off the 2026 Global and Planetary Health Research Convening in partnership with our colleagues at the Stanford Center for Human and Planetary Health. Join the conversation at #GlobalandPlanetaryHealth26

🌍️ We're excited to see everyone who registered at our 2026 Global and Planetary Health Research Convening happening TOMORROW, Jan 28! The event takes place in person at Stanford. ⁠ Learn more and see our event program at: globalhealth.stanford.edu/programs/glo... #global&planetaryhealth26 ⁠

Warm wishes for the holiday and the new year from the Stanford Global Health Team! We look forward to working together toward a brighter and healthier future for all.

🌀🔥🏥 While the intersection of climate change and health has been studied for decades, it has yet to be broadly incorporated into medical training. We're proud to support an initiative to incorporate climate into medical education at Stanford and beyond: globalhealth.stanford.edu/news/stanfor...

We are thrilled to share this video feature and story about the shared learning and inspiring partnerships taking shape through the Stanford African Scholars in Global Health program. They are part of the new 2025 @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social Annual Report. lnkd.in/gVanR-YJ

🔥 😷 🌀 New report from @nationalacademies.org details strongest evidence to date that man-made ghg emissions cause significant harm to human health and wellbeing. CIGH Director Michele Barry served as one of the 16 members of the committee that produced the report. ➡️ Read the Q&A: lnkd.in/g_Juysa

🌍📢 Calling all recent human and planetary health PhD graduates! We are accepting applications for the Stanford & LSHTM Planetary Health Postdoc Fellowship through June 30 (new extended deadline!)🌲💂 Learn more and apply: globalhealth.stanford.edu/programs/pos...

Join us June 23, 11am PT for a virtual panel event, Timely Topics in Global Health: Measles without Borders. A panel of global experts will share their insights on current global trends and challenges with #measles. Learn more and register: globalhealth.stanford.edu/event/measle...

🫱🏽‍🫲🏼 Each scholar is paired with a Stanford mentor who will support their journey throughout the program—from clinical immersion and skill-building at Stanford to implementing year-long quality improvement projects back home.

🌎️ On this Earth Day, we share this poem of appreciation for the natural world and the lessons it offers us in resilience. 🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 Here's to keeping hope alive, and to working together for a healthier planet and access to good health for people around the globe.

We are deeply saddened by the devastation and loss of life in #Myanmar caused by the 7.7 earthquake. ⁠If you wish to support the rescue and recovery efforts underway, we highlight some organizations active in the response: globalhealth.stanford.edu/programs/sup...

This ambitious study, jointly led by Ami S. Bhatt, MD, PhD, Scott Hazelhurst, PhD and their respective teams in Stanford’s Department of Medicine and the University of the Witwatersrand, is the largest population-representative study of its kind. Read the publication: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

She underscored destruction of the Amazon as "the most dangerous thing happening to our climate and health" as it both pushes livestock and humans into natural systems where they interact with new pathogens, and is it destroys ecosystems that contribute to the planet's resilience.

The 2025 #CIGHResearchConvening launched with an informative and inspiring keynote presentation by Dr. @Jonna Mazet, Vice Provost – Grand Challenges at the University of California, Davis, and founder of the One Health Institute at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

⁠Lloyd Minor, Dean of the Stanford School of Medicine, celebrated the "range of highly impactful scientific studies" present at the event, emphasizing that the way Stanford has an impact in global health and beyond is through "a laserlike focus on excellence in research, education, clinical care."⁠

"During these troubled times for global health, it becomes more imperative and impactful to double down and do what we do best - research, science, and collaboration. I look forward to this day to see the fruition of that hope."⁠ —CIGH Director Michele Barry, at our annual Research Convening.

As #climatechange and other factors drive a global rise in #dengue fever, a Stanford-led study shows that cleaning up trash near homes can significantly reduce disease risk. @stanfordwoods.bsky.social Learn more: news.stanford.edu/stories/2025...

Medical students, apply now for our Global Health Media Fellowship for a year of journalistic training with @StanfordCIGH, @CNN & #StanfordJournalism, honing your skills to tell global health stories, build health literacy, & combat disinformation. globalhealth.stanford.edu/programs/med...

Warm wishes for happy holidays from the Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health team! We look forward to working together in the new year toward a brighter and healthier future for all.

This week brought significant developments regarding bird flu. These include the first severe case of H5N1 in the US (from a different strain than that circulating in cows) & Gov. Newsom's proactive declaration of a state of emergency in light of more cases being detected in California dairy cows.

From childhood germophobe to infectious disease researcher: Victoria Avanzato, an IM resident in Stanford's Global Health Track who is also in the Translational Investigators Program, researches Nipah virus, a deadly but less-known zoonotic disease. globalhealth.stanford.edu/research/fiv...

♻️ Looking to make positive changes for the planet this season? Hear from Stanford experts who share sustainability tips for home, work, & community — including advice from CIGH affiliates! ⁠https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2024/01/eight-simple-meaningful-eco-friendly-actions-can-incorporate-life