Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Institute for Public Health and Medicine

Events

IPHAM Webinars

The IPHAM Webinar Series is a weekly public health webinar held on Thursdays at 12 PM Central.

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Making Sense of Life Expectancy Trends in the United States

Thursday, Feb 5
12:00 - 1:00 PM

Baldwin Auditorium
Lurie Medical Research Building
303 E. Superior; Chicago

Lunch provided

U.S. life expectancy has failed to keep pace with other high-income countries, a trend that has worsened over a period of decades. This presentation will examine the underlying mortality patterns responsible for this widening gap in life expectancy, including the age groups experiencing disproportionate increases in mortality rates, the leading causes of death responsible for current trends, and the populations that have been disproportionately impacted. Root causes and systemic factors that may be responsible for the declining health of Americans and potential policy solutions will also be discussed, with a special focus on the role of states.

Featuring:
Steven Woolf, MD, MPH
Professor C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Distinguished Chair in Population Health
Health Equity Director Emeritus and Senior Advisor, VCU Center on Society and Health
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

This talk is co-sponsored by the Buehler Center for Health Policy and Economics.

Strategic Communication for Public Health and Medicine: Understanding Your Audience, Trust and the Attention Economy

Thursday, Feb 26
12:00 - 1:00 PM

Online

An essential function of both medicine and public health is communication with an array of audiences. Despite this core role, training on strategic communication, especially training that incorporates behavioral sciences, trust, audience analysis and design strategies, is rare. This one-hour session is rooted in both behavioral science and skill development with special attention to the changing landscape of trust and how to compete for attention more effectively.

Featuring:
Amelia Greiner Safi, PhD, MS
Professor of Social & Behavioral Sciences and Public Health Practice
Department of Public and Ecosystem Health
Cornell University

Dr. Amelia Greiner Safi is a social and behavioral scientist with expertise in multilevel influences on health, strategic public health communication, health disparities and intervention planning. A common thread in her work is translational work – linking research to practice and policy. For the past 15 years, Dr. Safi participated in and led collaborative, multidisciplinary, and engaged research. She has often served as a bridge across disciplines, professions to find common interests in order to advance health and environmental outcomes. Much of this work has a health disparities, vulnerability or equity focus.

Upcoming Events

Feb

04

"Turning Evidence into Action: Advancing Youth Mental Health Across Africa" IGH Seminar with Amelia Van Pelt, PhD, MPH

Online - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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 speaker for February is:
Amelia Van Pelt, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Department of Medical Social Sciences
Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science
Associate Director of Research, Ryan Family Center for Global Primary Care,
Havey Institute for Global Health
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Amelia E. Van Pelt, PhD, MPH, is an assistant professor in the Department of Medical Social Sciences and Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science. She serves as the associate director of Research within the Havey Institute for Global Health Ryan Family Center for Global Primary Care. Van Pelt completed her MPH in Global Health at Emory University, PhD in Epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania, and Postdoctoral Fellowship in Implementation Science at the University of Pennsylvania and Northwestern University. Her work focuses on increasing the uptake of evidence-based interventions in resource-limited settings, primarily in low- and middle-income countries in Latin America and Africa. She has collaborated with government, academic, and not-for-profit institutions, and has substantial record of NIH funding, publications, and awards, including the Havey Outstanding Global Health Educator Award.

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Feb

05

Public Health seminar series — Making Sense of Life Expectancy Trends in the United States

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

U.S. life expectancy has failed to keep pace with other high-income countries, a trend that has worsened over a period of decades. This presentation will examine the underlying mortality patterns responsible for this widening gap in life expectancy, including the age groups experiencing disproportionate increases in mortality rates, the leading causes of death responsible for current trends, and the populations that have been disproportionately impacted. Root causes and systemic factors that may be responsible for the declining health of Americans and potential policy solutions will also be discussed, with a special focus on the role of states.

Featuring:
Steven Woolf, MD, MPH
Professor C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Distinguished Chair in Population Health
Health Equity Director Emeritus and Senior Advisor, VCU Center on Society and Health
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

This talk is co-sponsored by the Buehler Center for Health Policy and Economics.

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Feb

05

Secrets of a God Committee - John Franklin

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

The Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program

Presents

A Montgomery Lecture

With

John Franklin MD, MSc, MA
Professor of Psychiatry, Transplant Surgery,
Medical Humanities and Bioethics
Associate Dean, Health Equity and Student Support
Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University

Secrets of a God Committee

Dr. Franklin will reflect on his 35 years of transplant selection committee membership, focusing on psychological and ethical aspects of the work.

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

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Feb

19

Ethical Implications of Using AI Agents in Research - Mohammad Hosseini

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

The Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program

Presents

A Montgomery Lecture

With

Mohammad Hosseini, PhD, MA
Assistant Professor
Department of Preventive Medicine
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Ethical Implications of Using AI Agents in Research

AI agents are compound AI models that are connected to other resources like datasets, repositories and robots, and can autonomously conduct research. Questions explored in this talk include: Are ethical values and principles of science threatened by AI agents? How should we use AI agents responsibly to avoid erosion of public trust?

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

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Feb

26

Public Health seminar series — Strategic Communication for Public Health and Medicine: Understanding Your Audience, Trust and the Attention Economy

Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

**ZOOM ONLY**

An essential function of both medicine and public health is communication with an array of audiences. Despite this core role, training on strategic communication, especially training that incorporates behavioral sciences, trust, audience analysis and design strategies, is rare. This one-hour session is rooted in both behavioral science and skill development with special attention to the changing landscape of trust and how to compete for attention more effectively.

Featuring:
Amelia Greiner Safi, PhD, MS
Professor of Social & Behavioral Sciences and Public Health Practice
Department of Public and Ecosystem Health
Cornell University

Dr. Amelia Greiner Safi is a social and behavioral scientist with expertise in multilevel influences on health, strategic public health communication, health disparities and intervention planning. A common thread in her work is translational work linking research to practice and policy. For the past 15 years, Dr. Safi participated in and led collaborative, multidisciplinary, and engaged research. She has often served as a bridge across disciplines, professions to find common interests in order to advance health and environmental outcomes. Much of this work has a health disparities, vulnerability or equity focus.

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Mar

04

March IGH Seminar with Imran O. Morhason-Bello, MBBS, PhD

Online - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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 speaker for March is:
Imran O. Morhason-Bello, MBBS, MSc Rep Biol(Ib); MPH(Liverpool), PhD(London), MD, FWACS, FMCOG, FICS, FNAMed
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
Faculty of Clinical Sciences,
College of Medicine, University of Ibadan,
Ibadan, Oyo State

Imran Morhason-Bello, MBBS, PhD, had his undergraduate training in Medicine and Surgery and Masters in Reproductive Biology, at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria; Master s in public health (Epidemiology) at University of Liverpool; and a doctoral degree (PhD) at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK. He is a Fellow of West African College of Surgeons (FWACS) and National Postgraduate Medical College in Obstetrics and Gynecology (FMCOG), and Fellow International College of Surgeons (FICS). He was awarded Doctor of Medicine (MD) by the National Postgraduate College, Nigeria. He is currently a Senior Lecturer at the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan and Honorary Consultant at University College Hospital, Ibadan. He also lectures Masters and Doctoral students at Pan African University Institute of Life and Earth Sciences, University of Ibadan.

Morhason-Bello is currently focusing on understanding the behavioral, lifestyle and epigenetics of Human papillomavirus infections, associated precancers and cancers in different populations in Nigeria. He led one of the largest population studies in Sub-Saharan Africa on sexual behaviors and epidemiology of HPV infections in multiple anatomic sites (oral cavity, cervix, vulvar, anal cavity and penis) in men and women in general population and sex workers entitled Sexual Behaviors and HPV Infections in Nigerians in Ibadan (SHINI) study.

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Mar

05

Tom Buller - 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.

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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**

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Apr

02

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.

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Apr

09

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.

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Apr

16

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.

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Apr

23

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.

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Apr

30

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.

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May

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.

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May

13

Global Health Education Day

Chicago - 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Hosted by the Center for Global Health Education, Global Health Education Day is an exciting opportunity to draw together global health researchers, educators, and students. This year's event will be hosted at the Lurie Medical Research Center and feature a poster session, lunch, two keynote addresses, and a closing reception. A full agenda will be shared soon.

Date: Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Lurie Medical Research Center
303 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611

Additional event and poster submission details can be found on the website.

The Center for Global Health Education is proudly a member of the Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health.

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May

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

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May

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

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