Fw: {IPPNW STUDENTS} FW: Transcending Borders: Early-Bird Registration Extended!
Homsuk E. Swomen
Friends,
Please find below information on an interesting conference coming up in April in Canada. The dates for submitting an abstract and for early bird registration have been extended
to the end of January.
Long-time Physicians for Global Survival (IPPNW Canada) leader Dr. Neil Arya is a major force behind this important conference. PGS is a sponsor and will have several workshops in addition to the major speakers dedicated to peace, social justice and environmental
issues.
Register or learn more at www.transcendingborders.ca
Best,
Michael
From: Global Health [global...@schulich.uwo.ca]
Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:00 AM
To: Neil Arya
Subject: Transcending Borders: Early-Bird Registration Extended!
Introducing…
Transcending Borders Towards Global Health:
Discovering Sustainable Pathways from Local to Global
The Theme
Transcending Borders Towards Global Health: Discovering Sustainable Pathways from Local to Global is a conference that aims to advance awareness and knowledge of Global Health issues, locally and abroad by engaging members of the global health community, other academics and professionals across different disciplines to share their innovative ideas and concepts on the dynamics of Global Health and the socio-ecological determinants that impact health worldwide. Sub-themes will include a range of interdisciplinary topics:
● International Health-Ethics & Evaluation
● Marginalized & Healthy Communities
● EcoHealth
● Education
● Advocacy & Activism
About the Conference
The idea to host an international conference began with a vision and belief that through co-operation, discussion, the creation of linkages and partnerships, active components for change to solve global health problems both locally and internationally could be fostered.
This event expects to draw 500 local and international physicians, health professionals, students, health-related organizations and community members. We welcome all who are interested in Global Health to register.
We are dedicated to bringing together renowned professionals from a variety of disciplines who will engage delegates in stimulating panel discussions, symposia and workshops. Some of our confirmed keynote speakers and plenary panellists include:
Welcome by World Health Organization Director General, Dr. Margaret Chan (Video Message)
Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, Gazan OB/GYN, Nobel Prize Nominee, Author of “I shall not Hate” & Founder of Daughters for Life
Dr. Glenn Albrecht, Research Pioneer of 'Solastalgia' & Environmental Philosopher
Dr. Stephen Gloyd, Executive Director of Health Alliance International
Dr. Andy Haines, Former Director of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Dr. Tom L. Hall, Executive Director of the Global Health Education Consortium
Dr. Carol Herbert, Former Dean of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Dr. Karen Hill, Aboriginal Health
Maimuna Kanyamala, Executive Director & Co-Founder of Kivulini Women’s Rights Organization - Tanzania
Glen Pearson, Past Member of Parliament, Director of the London Food Bank & Director of Canadian Aid for Southern Sudan
Hon. Dr. Keith Martin, Past Member of Parliament & Founder of CanadaAid.ca
Dr. Danielle Martin, Chair of Canadian Doctors for Medicare
Dr. Gordon McBean, IPCC group recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize & Member of the Order of Canada
Marilyn McHarg, General Director, MSF, Canada
Dr. Clare Pain, Project Director of the Toronto Addis Ababa Psychiatry Project
Dr. Ted Schrecker, Author of "Fatal Indifference: The G8, Africa & Health" & Coordinator of the GKN of the WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health
Dr. Colin Soskolne, President of the Canadian Society for Epidemiology and Biostatistics & former World Health Organization consultant
Dr. Rachel Thibeault, OT, PhD Psychology, Community Based Rehabilitation in War Zones & Former UN Adviser
Dr. Pakisa Tshimika, Executive Director & Founder of MMH Hope - Democractic Republic of Congo
Dr. Jeff Turnbull, Founder of the Ottawa Inner City Health Project & former CMA President
The conference organizing committee is comprised of students, academics and professionals across different disciplines. The committee is passionate about global health and the pursuit of promoting equity, justice, participation, and access to health care for at-risk and under-served populations through culturally respectful forms of exchange and partnership by advocating for ethical and sustainable methods to address global health issues.
Prizes for the best paper and poster presentation will be awarded. Don’t delay, submit an abstract today!
For more information visit our web site at www.transcendingborders.ca or contact Ellena Andoniou, at globalhealth@schulich.uwo.ca.
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