Global Health Program (GH)
This program is a unique partnership between UCSF Global Health Sciences (GHS) and CTSI.
Goals:
- facilitate communication and collaboration among UCSF faculty members conducting international research and educational/training activities
- catalyze, facilitate, and support clinical and translational research aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality of major diseases in the developing world
- lower the barriers to entry for faculty members new to international research
Services
- The UCSF International Database provides information about international projects being conducted by UCSF researchers. The database was created to facilitate communication among and between faculty and programs.
- Catalyze improvements in research administration services for international programs. UCSF faculty and staff are participating in seven working groups which will identify and address research administration issues across campus. Together with the University of Washington and other academic institutions we will explore the development of a global support consortium for international activities.
- Stimulate research innovation and entry into global health research by providing pilot funding for global health research.
- Hosting of regional working groups such as the Tanzania, Vietnam and Latino Working Groups.
- Sandwich program provides a unique educational exchange opportunity for Masters and PhD global health professionals from Kenya and Tanzania to attend UCSF for advanced research and/or administration training.
- Support coordination of international agreements and creation of a UCSF traveler's guide.
People
The GHS-CTSI Global Health Program is a partnership between CTSI and GHS. It is administered by Joel Palefsky, MD, professor and associate dean for clinical and translational research in the School of Medicine and directed by Nina Agabian, PhD, professor and director of research for Global Health Sciences. Staff members include Georgina Lopez, finance and research manager, GHS; Judy Dang, international database coordinator, GHS; and Kelly Sanders, program assistant, GHS.