Center for Global Health (CGH) at TUM

📢 🧠 We are proud to announce the launch of The Global Brain Health Partnership!🧠 Our Global Brain Health Unit and the Harvard Program in Global Surgery and Social Change at Harvard Medical School are dedicated to advancing evidence-based Brain Health interventions and promoting equity in Brain Health through this partnership. Check out the details below and stay tuned for upcoming updates and initiatives. 🌍✨ #BrainHealth #GlobalHealth 

🌐 Our Global Brain Health Unit at the University of Zurich We are thrilled to share that Prof. Dr. Dr. Andrea S. Winkler, Department of Neurology & CGH, was invited as the keynote speaker and one of the panelists at a high-level meeting at the University of Zurich hosted by the One Health Institute (OHI). From June 19-21, 2024, the Una Europa General Assembly convened under the theme “One Earth, One Future,” bringing together over 300 delegates from 11 leading European universities. Una Europa is an alliance formed by these universities, who aims to create a truly European inter-university environment. This three-day event emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaboration in addressing global health challenges and highlighted the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. 🌟 Key Highlights: Una Europa General Assembly:    This event underscored the vital need for collaboration across sectors and disciplines, focusing on the theme "One Earth, One Future." Prof. Dr. Dr. Andrea S. Winkler's Keynote at the Una Europa General Assembly Plenary Session:  Prof. Winkler delivered a compelling talk on "One Earth, One Future – One Health Literacy to Address Global Health Challenges." She emphasized that One Health is not just a concept for health policies but should be integrated across all policy areas—environmental, agricultural, economic, and beyond. She also highlighted how regions like Sub-Saharan Africa have been ahead of the curve, establishing One Health platforms even before the COVID-19 pandemic, underscoring the importance of learning from these global examples. “It’s not just about knowledge; it's about a change in mindset and motivation. One Health competencies are crucial for the implementation of One Health.” Prof. Winkler also touched on the need for enabling teaching environments and the importance of community engagement, suggesting that the principles of One Health, how everything is interconnected, should be introduced as early as kindergarten. Una Europa Talk:   Prof. Winkler also contributed to discussions on “Building Resilience through One Health,” exploring strategies for enhancing cross-institutional research and policy integration. 🔎 You can watch the whole panel here: https://lnkd.in/dP-tbsQT 💡 Read more about the whole event here: https://lnkd.in/dWpWRXwT. By engaging with leading institutions within Una Europa, we aim to drive forward impactful research and look forward to exploring future collaborations and learning from the exemplary work being done across this alliance. ✨ We are eager to continue our innovation and partnerships as we advance One Health initiatives and set new standards for collaborative research in Brain Health and Global Health.  📸 André Hengst

📢🗣 Join us for the next session of the TUM Global Health Talk speaker series on September 24th, 2024, featuring our distinguished guest speaker Dr. Aku Kwamie! She will present her work on "Talking Systems: Renewing Applied Systems Thinking in Global and Public Health" – a timely discussion on how health systems can evolve to meet the increasingly complex challenges they face today. 🕑 When? 24.09.2024, 16:00 - 17:30 CEST (GMT 2) 📍 Where? Online via Zoom ✨ For online participation, please register here: https://lnkd.in/eC_HW-mi After registering, you will receive a confirmation E-Mail with details on how to join the meeting. In this session, we'll explore how systems thinking can transform health care, shifting from traditional curative models to approaches that address the intertwined social, commercial, economic, and political determinants of health. Dr. Aku Kwamie an expert in applying systems thinking and complexity science in health systems governance, will share insights on the necessary transformative leaps for research, policy, and capacity building in global and public health. You can find out more about our speaker's work here: https://lnkd.in/dC_WqpP8 💡 Don't miss this opportunity to engage with a leading voice in health systems research!    #GlobalHealth #HealthPolicy #PublicHealth #Healthsystems  

Women for One Health at the World One Health Congress, 2024 🌍 We are thrilled to announce that Women for One Health (WfOH) Network will be hosting a special morning session at this year's World One Health Congress in Cape Town! This event is a fantastic opportunity to explore the crucial role of diversity and equity in the successful implementation of the One Health approach. 🌿 Session Title:  Integrating Diversity and Equity in One Health - hosted by Women for One Health When & Where?  🗓 Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024  🕗 Time: 08:00 - 08:50 SAST  🏛 Room: Auditorium 2 Our panel will be moderated by Prof. Salome Bukachi from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. She will guide the discussion with a fantastic lineup of speakers who bring a wealth of expertise and experience: ·      Cat McGillycudy McGillycuddy (UK Health Security Agency, UK) ·      Claudia Robbiati (Italian National Institute of Health and Sapienza University of Rome, Italy) ·      Dr. Lilian Waiboci (Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, Kenya) ·      Dr. Phaedra Henley (Center for One Health, University of Global Health Equity, Rwanda) ·      Dr. Anselme Shyaka (Center for One Health, University of Global Health Equity, Rwanda) ·      Prof. Andrea S. Winkler (Center for Global Health, Technical University of Munich, Germany) Panel Aims:  ➡ Discuss current evidence on the integral role of diversity and equity principles in successfully implementing a One Health approach.  ➡Showcase new research and activities that support greater consideration of diversity and equity in One Health initiatives. Don't Miss This Opportunity! Join us for this enriching session and be part of the conversation on advancing diversity and equity within the One Health framework. We look forward to your participation and a stimulating discussion on how we can make a difference together! 💡 🔗 Learn More About the World One Health Congress here: https://lnkd.in/dEnPEAt5 🔗 https://wfoh.org/ #WomenForOneHealth #WorldOneHealthCongress #DiversityAndEquity #GlobalHealth #OneHealth #Empowerment #Leadership #Inclusion 

📢 New Website Launch: Women for One Health Network 🌐 🎉 We're thrilled to announce the launch of the official Women for One Health (WfOH) website: https://wfoh.org/ 🎉 Explore Our Website: 👥 Expert Database: Connect with leading professionals in One Health.  📷 Gallery: Discover inspiring visuals from our global community.  📌 E-resources: Access valuable research papers, articles, and toolkits.  💡 And Much More: Stay informed with the latest news, events, and opportunities to engage. About the Women for One Health Network (WfOH): The WfOH Network is a collaborative initiative of One Health (OH) professionals dedicated to supporting and empowering women and under-represented groups working in OH. Its mission is to support women and other under-served groups by fostering OH knowledge, action, community empowerment, and leadership to drive transformative change for improved health and well-being for all. Additionally, we are happy to announce that we now have an official contact email address for external requests: [email protected]. Feel free to reach out to us for any inquiries or collaboration opportunities. Visit our website today, join us in celebrating this milestone, and let's work together to create a healthier, more sustainable future for all!  🔍 🖥 : https://wfoh.org/ #WomenForOneHealth #GlobalHealth #OneHealth #Empowerment #Leadership #Inclusion 

🌍 Recap Global Health Talk Series! 🌏 🎙 Thank you to everyone who joined us online for our latest Global Health Talk! We were honoured to host John Amuasi, who delivered his insightful talk on “Research in Ghana: Introducing the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR).” Dr. Amuasi began by emphasizing the significance of collaboration in advancing Global health Initiatives. He highlighted Ghana's remarkable achievements, including being the first country in Sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence, and shared its rich history of health research. The session provided a comprehensive overview of research centers across Ghana, with a focus on the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR). Dr. Amuasi took us on a “virtual tour” of the center, discussing its objectives and current projects, showcasing their crucial contributions to combating various diseases. Projects Overview:  -ALERTT: A multidisciplinary consortium building a patient-centered clinical research network to respond to epidemics across Sub-Saharan Africa. - Snake Bite Project: Aimed at establishing a more accurate estimate of the national burden of snakebite envenoming. - WHO AMR Assessment: Evaluating data on antimicrobial resistance pathogens among farm animals and along the food chain using a One Health perspective. - Malaria Birth Cohort: Investigating the impact of placental malaria on mental and physical development in early life, this study aims to understand immunity development against malaria, considering parasite, human, and socioeconomic factors. Dr. Amuasi also highlighted the often-overlooked connection between non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and communicable diseases, noting that current research merely scratches the surface. During the Q&A session, when asked whether he labels his research as Global Health or an integration of "basic science research" with Global Health, Dr. Amuasi responded, "It's deep and genomic work, but it is Global Health Work," emphasizing the complexity of Global Health. 🔜 We look forward to resuming our series with more enlightening sessions after the summer break! 💡 Register for updates on our upcoming sessions here: https://lnkd.in/eC_HW-mi #GlobalHealth #TropicalMedicine #Webinar 

🧠 World Brain Day 2024: A Call to Action for Brain Health 🧠 On July 22, the World Federation Of Neurology celebrates World Brain Day, aiming to raise awareness about neurological disorders and promote brain health worldwide. The Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 reveals that neurological conditions are now the leading cause of disability globally, with a new spectrum of disorders emerging. This highlights the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to brain health, focusing on prevention as a key strategy. Sarbani Chakraborty underscores the critical connections between mental health, neurological health, and both communicable and non-communicable diseases, but also its connection with human capital development, poverty alleviation, and advancing universal health coverage. She emphasizes the importance of integrating brain health into health systems systematically. Key risk factors—such as tobacco and alcohol use, physical inactivity, poor nutrition, social isolation, air pollution, and social determinants of health—must be addressed collectively to enhance global health and well-being. Prof. Dr. Dr. Andrea S. Winkler calls for greater investment in brain health, noting that over 40% of the population currently suffers from one or more neurological disorders. She asserts that brain health matters across all life stages, cultures, geographies, and economies. Brain health encompasses more than the absence of disease; it includes overall brain well-being! Action is needed now! Dr. Chakraborty is excited about translating existing risk factor modification and treatment knowledge into scalable policies and programs, especially in low- and middle-income countries. With the 2025 UN High-Level Meetings on NCDs approaching, the Center for Global Health (CGH) community has much to contribute to the global brain health discourse. 🔜 We look forward to advancing global brain health through collaborative efforts and sharing upcoming news on our Global Brain Health Partnership Launch. #WorldBrainDay #BrainHealth #GlobalHealth #Neurology #MentalHealth #Prevention #PublicHealth #CGH

📢🗣 Join us for this month’s session of the TUM Global Health Talk speaker series on July 23rd, 2024, featuring our distinguished guest speaker Dr. John Amuasi presenting his work on “Research in Ghana: Introducing the Kumasi Center for Collaborative Research”. 🕑 When? 23.07.2024 17:00 - 18:30 CET (GMT 2) 📍 Where? Online via Zoom ✨ For online participation, please register here: https://lnkd.in/eC_HW-mi After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Don't miss the opportunity to discuss and explore this topic with Dr. John Amuasi, who leads impactful research on neglected tropical diseases and antimicrobial resistance in Ghana. We look forward to your participation! #GlobalHealth #SpeakerSeries #NTD #OneHealth

🌿 TUM Sustainability Day – We Walk the Talk 🌍 📅 24 June 2024   On June 12, the TUM Sustainability Day took place, with over 100 initiatives showcasing their sustainability projects and future ideas in the main hall of the Mechanical Engineering building. TUM truly "walks the talk" and is committed to its Sustainable Futures Strategy 2030. Together with thousands of TUM members, we participated in two key events:    1. "Fair of opportunities" : We discussed with many TUM members and guests from science, business, politics and the interested public, the transformative potential of social sciences in Global Health, and highlighted how we apply innovative approaches like One Health and Planetary Health in our projects.   2. Panel discussion on “Building resilience in (human) health in times of climate change,” moderated and organized by our Co-Coordinators Marrium H. and Laura Franziska Roth, and our Co-Director Prof. Dr. Dr. Andrea S. Winkler. Esteemed panelists included Clarissa Prazeres da Costa, Prof. Miranda Schreurs, Prof. Ruth Müller, and Prof. Alwine Mohnen.  The discussion addressed the health implications of the climate crisis, examining necessary behavioral, societal, and political changes to foster climate-sensitive behaviors. The panel also explored the role of universities in promoting sustainability and translating research findings into accessible messages for the public.   We are excited to continue this important conversation and look forward to collaborating with more innovative changemakers!    #SDGs #TUMSustainabilityDay #GlobalHealth  

🐠🌍 Celebrating Oceans Day! 🌍🐠    Did you know that the ocean produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen and absorbs about 30% of the carbon dioxide produced by humans, buffering the impacts of global warming? 🌊 Why is the ocean important to our health? 🌊 As we celebrated World Oceans Day last week on the 8th of June, it's crucial to recognize the impact of the ocean on our health and well-being: 🌿 Oxygen Production: Phytoplankton, abundant in the ocean, generates over half of the world's oxygen.  🌞 Climate Regulation: The ocean absorbs and stores vast amounts of carbon dioxide, stabilizing temperatures and weather patterns.   🍤 Food Security: Fisheries and aquaculture provide vital protein and nutrients for billions worldwide, ensuring food security and nutrition.   💼 Economic Benefits: Maritime industries drive economic growth and support millions of livelihoods globally. 40 million people are estimated to be employed by ocean-based industries by 2030.  💊 Medicinal Resources: Marine organisms offer valuable compounds for medical research and drug discovery.   🏖️ Well-being: Coastal environments and marine activities promote physical and mental well-being, with people living near the ocean often reporting higher levels of happiness.  🌊 Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Healthy marine ecosystems support diverse species and provide essential services like nutrient cycling and coastal protection.  Learn more about the significance of the day here: https://lnkd.in/evkfMpG & https://worldoceanday.org/ #WorldOceansDay #GlobalHealth