Events
IPHAM Webinars
The IPHAM Webinar Series is a weekly public health webinar held on Thursdays at 12 PM Central.
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- See recordings of our past seminars here.
October 29
Intentionally Infecting Humans: Is it ethical?
In Person - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center
Baldwin auditorium
303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611
In controlled human infection (CHI) research, researchers intentionally expose people to pathogens to gain powerful scientific insights. CHI research has led to key breakthroughs but remains controversial, particularly when it was used in the COVID-19 pandemic to infect participants with SARS-CoV-2. In this talk, I will first provide a brief historical overview of this research, demonstrating how ethically problematic research from the past still casts a shadow on research today. I will then explain modern CHI research, demonstrating how a fundamental lack of understanding of this research contributed to ethical controversy during the COVID-19 pandemic that has persisted. I will provide an ethical framework to govern the appropriate use of this research going forward, and show how that to apply it in practice. Finally, I will discuss the implications of this work for some controversies in CHI research, along with research ethics oversight more generally.
Featuring:
Seema K Shah, JD
Founders' Board Professor of Medical Ethics
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor, School of Law
Northwestern University
November 5
The Longer-Term and Health Effects of an Experiment to Reduce Gun Violence
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Community violence interventions offer temporary, intensive services to people at high risk of shooting someone else or being shot. Whether their effects outlast programming is uncertain. In this paper, we extend our experimental evaluation of READI Chicago—subsidized work plus cognitive behavioral therapy for men at extreme risk of gun violence—from 20 months (mostly during the program) to 40 months (mostly after the program), and we add hospital and death records to police data.
Effects on the pre-specified serious violence index remain statistically insignificant, but directionally large changes in the most serious incidents mean that social savings are 2-12 times program costs. Among men referred by outreach workers, shootings and homicides fell a statistically significant 35-49 percent in all three data sources—a gap that opened during programming and was not reversed afterward, despite these men having more free time to offend from fewer days incarcerated or deceased. Algorithm-referred men show imprecise adverse effects, counseling caution about using purely algorithmic targeting for intensive interventions with this population.
Featuring:
Sara Heller, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Economics
University of Michigan
November 12
A Salute to Salutogenesis: How Mind Body Medicine Shapes a New Understanding of Health
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Mind-body medicine offers a practical approach to cultivating health—not simply managing disease. This presentation explores how the relaxation response, mindfulness, breath awareness, and reflective practices can support stress regulation, coping, and whole-person care. Salutogenesis provides the organizing framework that connects these practices with the resources, relationships, and meaning that help people navigate adversity. Particular attention is given to how mind-body approaches may strengthen sense of coherence: the experience of life as understandable, manageable, and meaningful. The session reviews the supporting evidence, distinguishes established findings from proposed mechanisms, and acknowledges methodological and measurement limitations. Clinical examples illustrate how to integrate mind-body practices into strengths-based assessment, collaborative care planning, and supportive healing environments. Digital tools and experiential education are considered pathways to extend access and translate these principles into practice. Finally, practical strategies will be presented for incorporating mind-body medicine into care that supports patient agency, resilience, and health creation.
Featuring:
Darshan Mehta, M.D., M.P.H.
Medical Director, Psych Benson Henry Institute MGPO, Mass General Research Institute
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry
Harvard Medical School
Upcoming Events
Nov
06
MPH Applied Practice Experience & FSM Area of Scholarly Concentration Poster Session
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
You are cordially invited to an upcoming MPH/MD student poster session. This is a joint event at which students in the Master of Public Health program will present their community-based applied practice project and second-year medical students will present their Area of Scholarly Concentration research.
This is a celebratory and networking event at which students will showcase their projects. Refreshments will be provided, and we will have a poster award ceremony at the end. This is a great way to learn about the student work and to network with other public health professionals in the Chicago area. Feel free to invite your colleagues.
CELEBRATE our students' accomplishments as they present their APEx and AOSC projects.
LEARN about the wide range of public health and medical research projects happening in Chicago and beyond.
NETWORK with members of the public health community at Northwestern and at community organizations across the Chicagoland area.
Refreshments will be provided.
Parking passes are available for community partners.
Nov
09
"War Neuroses" Film Screening
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join the Center for Global Neurology at the Havey Institute for Global Health for a film screening of "War Neuroses," featuring historical film footage and a discussion.
War Neuroses: Netley Hospital, 1917
Explore the history of WWI combat-related trauma and functional neurology through historical footage documenting soldiers experiencing the psychological and physical effects of wartime trauma.
November 9, 2026 | 12 1 PM CT *Lunch will be provided*
Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center, Simpson Querrey Auditorium
Nov
11
Global Health Experience Information Session
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health invites you to join a Global Health Experience Information Session! We will explore opportunities to engage in global health, available funding, and our network of global partners.
The Global Health Experience, coordinated by the Havey Institute for Global Health, refers to both elective and non-elective rotations for Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine students.
A successful global health experience starts with thoughtful consideration of our partner sites, timelines, policies, and funding opportunities. All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of these group information sessions.
Lunch will be served at the in-person sessions. We look forward to seeing you and answering your questions! *Zoom details will be emailed to registrants who register for online sessions.
For more information about the Global Health Experience process, follow this link.
Nov
12
Public Health Seminar Series—A Salute to Salutogenesis: How Mind Body Medicine Shapes a New Understanding of Health
No Location - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Mind-body medicine offers a practical approach to cultivating health not simply managing disease. This presentation explores how the relaxation response, mindfulness, breath awareness, and reflective practices can support stress regulation, coping, and whole-person care. Salutogenesis provides the organizing framework that connects these practices with the resources, relationships, and meaning that help people navigate adversity. Particular attention is given to how mind-body approaches may strengthen sense of coherence: the experience of life as understandable, manageable, and meaningful. The session reviews the supporting evidence, distinguishes established findings from proposed mechanisms, and acknowledges methodological and measurement limitations. Clinical examples illustrate how to integrate mind-body practices into strengths-based assessment, collaborative care planning, and supportive healing environments. Digital tools and experiential education are considered pathways to extend access and translate these principles into practice. Finally, practical strategies will be presented for incorporating mind-body medicine into care that supports patient agency, resilience, and health creation.
Featuring: Darshan Mehta, M.D., M.P.H.
Medical Director, Psych Benson Henry Institute MGPO, Mass General Research Institute Assistant Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry
Harvard Medical School
Nov
19
Mental Integrity and Neurotechnology - Tom Buller
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program
Presents
A Montgomery Lecture
With
Tom Buller, PhD
Professor of Philosophy
Illinois State University
Mental Integrity and Neurotechnology
The development of AI systems and neurotechnology suggests that there is no necessary reason why mental states and processes must be realized by internal neural states. External artifacts can constitute part of a coupled cognitive system if these artifacts play the same functional role as internal states and processes. Off-loading cognitive processes beyond that brain would appear to make the mind considerably more vulnerable to the manipulation of these processes by third-parties and, further, would appear to threaten mental autonomy and integrity. In this talk I argue that this concern may be misplaced. Specifically, it is argued that (i) the most relevant processes to mental integrity are conscious, personal-level processes, (ii) the types of processes that can be extended are typically unconscious, non-occurrent, and sub-personal processes.
This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior St), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.
Only Zoom attendees are required to register
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Dec
02
Global Health Pre-Departure Seminar: Global Health Ethics
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Feinberg students participating in a Global Health Experience in the 2026-2027 academic year are invited to join the Robert J. Havey, MD, Institute for the Global Health Pre-Departure Seminar Series! FSM students receiving Global Health Experience awards are required to attend this seminar in addition to completing the Analytic Memo prior to their international rotations.
Seminar Title: "Global Health Ethics"
Presenter: Dr. Ashti Doobay-Persaud, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine (Hospital);
Co-Director, Center for Global Health Education
Part of the Global Health Pre-Departure Seminar Series.
Date: Wednesday, December 2nd, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Searle Seminar Room (Lurie 1-161)
303 E. Superior St. Chicago, IL 60611
A light lunch will be provided.
Dec
09
Global Health Experience Information Session
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health invites you to join a Global Health Experience Information Session! We will explore opportunities to engage in global health, available funding, and our network of global partners.
The Global Health Experience, coordinated by the Havey Institute for Global Health, refers to both elective and non-elective rotations for Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine students.
A successful global health experience starts with thoughtful consideration of our partner sites, timelines, policies, and funding opportunities. All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of these group information sessions.
Lunch will be served at the in-person sessions. We look forward to seeing you and answering your questions! *Zoom details will be emailed to registrants who register for online sessions.
For more information about the Global Health Experience process, follow this link.
Dec
10
Public Health seminar series—Tobacco Treatment Across the Lifespan: Novel Products and a Need for Innovation
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
While years of population-level declines in tobacco use marks a substantial public health win, cigarette use remains the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S. and declines have not been equivalent across all subgroups. This landscape is also complicated by the continued development and marketing of novel products, such as e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and oral nicotine pouches. This talk will describe current challenges in the field along with implications and potential solutions for people across the lifespan who use nicotine/tobacco products.
Featuring:
Emma Brett, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience
University of Chicago Biological Sciences Division
University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dec
16
"Brain Health and HIV" IGH Seminar with Katie Holroyd, MD
Online - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The Havey Institute for Global Health invites you to the December IGH Seminar.
The Havey Institute for Global Health Seminar Series is held the first Wednesday of each month, September through July, and features the research and ideas of outstanding global health leaders at Feinberg, the larger Northwestern community, and beyond.
Our December speaker is:
Katie Holroyd, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Katie Holroyd is a neurohospitalist and neuroinfectious diseases physician at Columbia University. She completed medical school at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine followed by neurology residency at the Harvard Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's Hospitals, where she was elected chief resident. Subsequently, she underwent fellowship training in global health and neuroinfectious diseases through the International Neuro-HIV Cure Consortium. Her current research seeks to improve understanding of the pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment of cognitive impairment and cerebrovascular disease in people living with HIV. She is also involved in work evaluating the neurologic safety of HIV treatment interruption and cure trials globally.
Jan
07
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Montgomery Lecture series addresses diverse topics within bioethics and the medical humanities. Presenters are faculty, affiliates, and alumni of the Medical Humanities and Bioethics Graduate Program along with special guests. The lectures run every other Thursday from noon to 12:45pm during The Graduate School's fall, winter, and spring quarters. They are open to students, faculty, and the general public. Formerly titled, "Special Topics in MH&B," this series was renamed in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATES!
This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior St), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.
Read more about this series | Sign up for lecture announcements
Jan
12
Global Health Experience Information Session
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health invites you to join a Global Health Experience Information Session! We will explore opportunities to engage in global health, available funding, and our network of global partners.
The Global Health Experience, coordinated by the Havey Institute for Global Health, refers to both elective and non-elective rotations for Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine students.
A successful global health experience starts with thoughtful consideration of our partner sites, timelines, policies, and funding opportunities. All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of these group information sessions.
Lunch will be served at the in-person sessions. We look forward to seeing you and answering your questions! *Zoom details will be emailed to registrants who register for online sessions.
For more information about the Global Health Experience process, follow this link.
Jan
14
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Montgomery Lecture series addresses diverse topics within bioethics and the medical humanities. Presenters are faculty, affiliates, and alumni of the Medical Humanities and Bioethics Graduate Program along with special guests. The lectures run every other Thursday from noon to 12:45pm during The Graduate School's fall, winter, and spring quarters. They are open to students, faculty, and the general public. Formerly titled, "Special Topics in MH&B," this series was renamed in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATES!
This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior St), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.
Read more about this series | Sign up for lecture announcements
Jan
21
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Montgomery Lecture series addresses diverse topics within bioethics and the medical humanities. Presenters are faculty, affiliates, and alumni of the Medical Humanities and Bioethics Graduate Program along with special guests. The lectures run every other Thursday from noon to 12:45pm during The Graduate School's fall, winter, and spring quarters. They are open to students, faculty, and the general public. Formerly titled, "Special Topics in MH&B," this series was renamed in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATES!
This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior St), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.
Read more about this series | Sign up for lecture announcements
Jan
28
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Montgomery Lecture series addresses diverse topics within bioethics and the medical humanities. Presenters are faculty, affiliates, and alumni of the Medical Humanities and Bioethics Graduate Program along with special guests. The lectures run every other Thursday from noon to 12:45pm during The Graduate School's fall, winter, and spring quarters. They are open to students, faculty, and the general public. Formerly titled, "Special Topics in MH&B," this series was renamed in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATES!
This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior St), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.
Read more about this series | Sign up for lecture announcements
Feb
04
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Montgomery Lecture series addresses diverse topics within bioethics and the medical humanities. Presenters are faculty, affiliates, and alumni of the Medical Humanities and Bioethics Graduate Program along with special guests. The lectures run every other Thursday from noon to 12:45pm during The Graduate School's fall, winter, and spring quarters. They are open to students, faculty, and the general public. Formerly titled, "Special Topics in MH&B," this series was renamed in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATES!
This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior St), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.
Read more about this series | Sign up for lecture announcements
Feb
10
Global Health Experience Information Session
Chicago - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health invites you to join a Global Health Experience Information Session! We will explore opportunities to engage in global health, available funding, and our network of global partners.
The Global Health Experience, coordinated by the Havey Institute for Global Health, refers to both elective and non-elective rotations for Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine students.
A successful global health experience starts with thoughtful consideration of our partner sites, timelines, policies, and funding opportunities. All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of these group information sessions.
Lunch will be served at the in-person sessions. We look forward to seeing you and answering your questions! *Zoom details will be emailed to registrants who register for online sessions.
For more information about the Global Health Experience process, follow this link.
Feb
11
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Montgomery Lecture series addresses diverse topics within bioethics and the medical humanities. Presenters are faculty, affiliates, and alumni of the Medical Humanities and Bioethics Graduate Program along with special guests. The lectures run every other Thursday from noon to 12:45pm during The Graduate School's fall, winter, and spring quarters. They are open to students, faculty, and the general public. Formerly titled, "Special Topics in MH&B," this series was renamed in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATES!
This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior St), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.
Read more about this series | Sign up for lecture announcements
Feb
18
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Montgomery Lecture series addresses diverse topics within bioethics and the medical humanities. Presenters are faculty, affiliates, and alumni of the Medical Humanities and Bioethics Graduate Program along with special guests. The lectures run every other Thursday from noon to 12:45pm during The Graduate School's fall, winter, and spring quarters. They are open to students, faculty, and the general public. Formerly titled, "Special Topics in MH&B," this series was renamed in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATES!
This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior St), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.
Read more about this series | Sign up for lecture announcements
Feb
23
Global Health Experience Information Session
Chicago - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health invites you to join a Global Health Experience Information Session! We will explore opportunities to engage in global health, available funding, and our network of global partners.
The Global Health Experience, coordinated by the Havey Institute for Global Health, refers to both elective and non-elective rotations for Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine students.
A successful global health experience starts with thoughtful consideration of our partner sites, timelines, policies, and funding opportunities. All applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of these group information sessions.
Lunch will be served at the in-person sessions. We look forward to seeing you and answering your questions! *Zoom details will be emailed to registrants who register for online sessions.
For more information about the Global Health Experience process, follow this link.
Feb
25
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Montgomery Lecture series addresses diverse topics within bioethics and the medical humanities. Presenters are faculty, affiliates, and alumni of the Medical Humanities and Bioethics Graduate Program along with special guests. The lectures run every other Thursday from noon to 12:45pm during The Graduate School's fall, winter, and spring quarters. They are open to students, faculty, and the general public. Formerly titled, "Special Topics in MH&B," this series was renamed in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATES!
This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior St), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.
Read more about this series | Sign up for lecture announcements
Mar
04
Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Montgomery Lecture series addresses diverse topics within bioethics and the medical humanities. Presenters are faculty, affiliates, and alumni of the Medical Humanities and Bioethics Graduate Program along with special guests. The lectures run every other Thursday from noon to 12:45pm during The Graduate School's fall, winter, and spring quarters. They are open to students, faculty, and the general public. Formerly titled, "Special Topics in MH&B," this series was renamed in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATES!
This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior St), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.
Read more about this series | Sign up for lecture announcements