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.
Upcoming Events
Sep
15
Center for Global Neurology Movie Night
Chicago - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
The Center for Global Neurology and Havey Institute for Global Health invite you to a movie night, screening "Medical Stories - Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Blindsided Within" (WHO Film Prize Nominee)! Come join us for an introduction by Sumaira Ahmed (Founder of the Sumaira Foundation and the film's featured patient), free popcorn, and a discussion of the movie.
Please RSVP and contact centerforglobalneurology@northwestern.edu with any questions.
Sep
16
19th Annual Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health Benefit Dinner
Off-Campus - 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Please join us for the 19th Annual 2026 Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health Benefit Dinner
September 16th, 2026
The Peninsula Chicago, 108 East Superior Street
5:30pm Reception, 6:30pm Dinner
Hosts: Robert L. Murphy, MD & Robert J. Havey, MD
Emcee: Bill Kurtis
Business/cocktail attire
Complimentary valet parking
The Havey Institute for Global Health is working to improve medical care for underserved populations; educating students, residents, and health professionals in global and local healthcare; collaborating across Northwestern University to create the top global health leaders of tomorrow; and leading high-impact research to find large-scale solutions for the health problems affecting billions of people worldwide.
To learn more about the Havey Institute for Global Health, please contact:
Jenn Burke
Director of Development and Alumni Relations
jennifer.burke@northwestern.edu
www.globalhealth.northwestern.edu
Sep
28
SU/NU Global Health Knowledge Hub Conference Day 1 (Chicago Campus)
Chicago -
Innovations in Health Systems, Technology, and the Environment for Equitable Care
Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and Northwestern University invite you to participate in the SU/NU Global Health Knowledge Hub Conference, taking place at Northwestern University in Chicago September 28 30, 2026.
Join researchers, students, university leaders, and practitioners from across disciplines for a dynamic gathering focused on advancing global health innovation, collaboration, and equitable care.
Sep
29
SU/NU Global Health Knowledge Hub Conference Day 2 (Evanston Campus)
Evanston -
Innovations in Health Systems, Technology, and the Environment for Equitable Care
Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and Northwestern University invite you to participate in the SU/NU Global Health Knowledge Hub Conference, taking place at Northwestern University in Chicago September 28 30, 2026.
Join researchers, students, university leaders, and practitioners from across disciplines for a dynamic gathering focused on advancing global health innovation, collaboration, and equitable care.
Sep
30
SU/NU Global Health Knowledge Hub Conference Day 3 (Chicago Campus)
Chicago -
Innovations in Health Systems, Technology, and the Environment for Equitable Care
Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and Northwestern University invite you to participate in the SU/NU Global Health Knowledge Hub Conference, taking place at Northwestern University in Chicago September 28 30, 2026.
Join researchers, students, university leaders, and practitioners from across disciplines for a dynamic gathering focused on advancing global health innovation, collaboration, and equitable care.
Oct
01
Flash(y) Bioethics - MHB Faculty - Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program
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.
Only Zoom attendees are required to register
** PLEASE REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK**
REGISTER HERE
Read more about this series | Sign up for lecture announcements
Oct
08
Molly Hales - Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program
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.
Only Zoom attendees are required to register
** PLEASE REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK**
REGISTER HERE
Read more about this series | Sign up for lecture announcements
Oct
14
World Mental Health Day: "Mental, Neurological, and Substance Abuse Conditions in Refugees" Presentation and Discussion by Peter Ventevogel, MD, from the UN Refugee Agency
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join the Center for Global Neurology at the Havey Institute for Global Health for a World Mental Health Day presentation and discussion with Peter Ventevogel, MD, from the UN Refugee Agency.
October 14, 2026 | 12 1 PM CT *Lunch will be provided*
Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center, Lurie 1-165 Gray Seminar Room
"Mental, Neurological, and Substance Abuse Conditions in Refugees"
Peter Ventevogel, MD, is a medical doctor who specialized in psychiatry at the University of Amsterdam, where he also earned a PhD in medical anthropology. He has more than 22 years of experience in programming for mental health and psychosocial support for populations affected by violence and displacement. Peter has been working with the Public Health Section of UNHCR as their Senior Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist. He has played a pivotal role in fostering interagency consensus and guidance on humanitarian mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies.
Oct
20
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.
Oct
22
Paul Hutchinson - Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program
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.
Only Zoom attendees are required to register
** PLEASE REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK**
REGISTER HERE
Read more about this series | Sign up for lecture announcements
Nov
04
Global Health Pre-Departure Seminar: Top Ten Habits of Highly Successful Medical Trainees
Online - 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: "Top Ten Habits of Highly Successful Medical Trainees"
Presenter: Dr. Shannon Galvin, MD, Associate Director, Center for Global Health Education and Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Feinberg School of Medicine
Part of the Global Health Pre-Departure Seminar Series.
Date: Wednesday, November 4th, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
*Location: Zoom
*This seminar will be taking place over Zoom. A RSVP is required to receive the Zoom Link. The Zoom link will be sent out 24 hours prior to the lecture.
Nov
04
"The Threat of Poliovirus Re-Emergence in Highly Vaccinated Populations" IGH Seminar with Raphael Scheu, MD, MPhil
Online - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The Havey Institute for Global Health invites you to the November 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 November speaker is:
Raphael Scheu, MD, MPhil
Raphael Scheu, MD, MPhil, is a resident physician in microbiology and infectious diseases at the University Hospital Frankfurt, Germany. He previously worked at the WHO Collaborating Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology and completed a master's in Health Data Science. He is interested in global neurology and infectious disease modelling.
Nov
05
Bassam Sidiki - Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program
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.
Only Zoom attendees are required to register
** PLEASE REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK**
REGISTER HERE
Read more about this series | Sign up for lecture announcements
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
19
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.
Only Zoom attendees are required to register
** PLEASE REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK**
REGISTER HERE
Read more about this series | Sign up for lecture announcements
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
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