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.
The Institute for Public Health and Medicine's Public Health Summit 2025
Wednesday, April 2
9:00 AM -3:00 PM CT
Lurie Medical Research Building; 303 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL 6061
In-person only
The Institute for Public Health and Medicine invites you to join us for the annual Public Health Summit. The event brings together leaders working at forefront of population health to discuss the most pressing issues facing our communities.
- A keynote lecture from Ali Khan, MD, MPH, MBA, dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, Retired Assistant Surgeon General, USPHS
- A morning seminar and panel discussion on the state of public health with senior IPHAM leadership
- A public health poster session
- Featured presentation, "Lessons learned from the NPR Resilience Challenge,' presented by Judith T. Moskowitz, PhD, MPH
Applying Implementation Science to Advance Public Health
Thursday, April 10
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Online only
A Translational Applications in Public Health lecture presented in partnership with Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences (NUCATS)
Implementation science helps close the gap between research and practice. The field moves the needle to make sure people get the things that work. This talk will provide an overview of implementation science, highlight key terminology, and describe the impact on public health.
Featuring:
Amelia E. Van Pelt, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Medical Social Sciences
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
Addressing Nonfatal Firearm Injuries and Innovative Community-led Interventions
Thursday, April 17
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Online only
Firearm injury and death is a public health epidemic that spreads through communities and social networks much like an infectious disease. Firearm injuries are the leading cause of death among children in the United States. Less research has focused on nonfatal firearm injuries, despite being three times more prevalent than firearm fatalities. This talk will discuss how innovative informatics methods of linked police and clinical data better describe the epidemiology and consequences of firearm injury – particularly among survivors and family members. In addition to secondary data, how qualitative interviews help better inform the design and implementation of community-led interventions focused on improving access to care, reducing mental health symptoms, and reducing firearm injuries. Future research avenues will also be discussed.
Featuring:
Lauren A. Magee, PhD
Assistant Professor of pediatrics
Indiana University School of Medicine
painTRAINER: Increasing access to pain coping skills training for people with chronic pain
Thursday, April 24
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Hughes Auditorium, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611 map it
In person and online
This talk will describe development, evaluation, and next steps for painTRAINER®, an online, self-completed pain coping skills training program. PainTRAINER is informed by a cognitive behavioral therapy approach – the gold standard non-pharmacologic, behavioral treatment for chronic pain – and is currently freely available to the public. Its efficacy and effectiveness are supported by NIH-funded trials. Discussion will include consideration of the benefits and challenges of delivering this training online.
Featuring:
Christine M Rini, PhD
Professor Medical Social Sciences
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Upcoming Events
Apr
02
IPHAM Public Health Summit 2025
Chicago - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Institute for Public Health and Medicine s annual Public Health Summit (formerly the Population Health Forum) brings together leaders working at the forefront of public health to discuss the most pressing issues facing our communities.
This year s event will include:
A keynote presentation by Ali Khan, MD, MPH, MBA, Dean of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health
A morning seminar and panel discussion on the state of public health
A public health poster session
RSVPs are strongly encouraged but not required.
Apr
03
What’s Wrong with the “Diagnosis” of Medical Child Abuse? - Maxine Eichner
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Master of Arts in Medical Humanities & Bioethics Program
Presents
A Montgomery Lecture
With
Maxine Eichner, JD, PhD
Graham Kenan Distinguished Professor of Law
University of North Carolina School of Law
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
What s Wrong with the Diagnosis of Medical Child Abuse?
In this talk, UNC Law Professor Maxine Eichner will focus on the relatively new charges of Medical Child Abuse being brought against parents accused of overmedicalizing their children. She will argue that physicians identification of these parents went awry as the former, more narrow, diagnosis of Munchausen s Syndrome by Proxy was replaced by Medical Child Abuse. Professor Eichner will also make the case that Medical Child Abuse should not be considered a legitimate medical diagnosis but rather a determination of blameworthiness properly left to courts. Finally, she will contend that the current conceptualization and process for identifying Medical Child Abuse capture far too many parents of children with complicated medical conditions who are simply doing their best to get their children the medical care they need, rather than real child abusers.
This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.
**REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ZOOM ATTENDANCE ONLY**
REGISTER HERE
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Apr
07
Pathogen Genomics Symposium
Chicago - 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
You are invited to attend the fourth annual Pathogen Genomics Symposium hosted by the Center for Pathogen Genomics and Microbial Evolution!
The Pathogen Genomics Symposium, hosted by the Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health s Center for Pathogen Genomics and Microbial Evolution, includes a day of scholarly events, including research talks, flash talks, keynote address, poster session, and reception.
Date: Monday, April 7th, 2025
Time: 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Where: Simpson Querrey Biomedical Research Center, 303 E. Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Featuring the Keynote Address, Bug Bytes: How Malaria Parasite & Vector Data Are Being Applied in Global Health, by Jennifer Gardy, Gates Foundation
RSVP: https://forms.feinberg.northwestern.edu/view.php?id=3352146
Apr
08
Special exhibition—Visualizing a Century of Public Health: A Graphic Art Retrospective
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join the Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center and the Institute for Public Health and Medicine for a special exhibition exploring the power of graphic art in shaping public health awareness and action.
Refershments will be provided.
Date: April 8
Time: 12:00 1:00 PM
Location: Mezzanine, Galter Health Sciences Library
This retrospective highlights a century of public health breakthroughs, with a special focus on Chicago s impact in the field. Through a collection of visually striking materials, the exhibition showcases how public health messaging has evolved and influenced policy, behavior, and community well-being.
Opening remarks will be given by Ron Ackermann, MD, MPH, director of the Institute for Public Health and Medicine, and Kristi Holmes, PhD, director of the Galter Health Sciences Library. The two will discuss historic public health milestones, the role of visual communication in public health advocacy, and the continued importance of this work today.
This event offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the past, engage with the present, and consider the future of public health through a visual and historical lens.
Apr
10
Public Health seminar series—Applying Implementation Science to Advance Public Health
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
A Translational Applications in Public Health lecture presented in partnership with Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences (NUCATS)
Implementation science helps close the gap between research and practice. The field moves the needle to make sure people get the things that work. This talk will provide an overview of implementation science, highlight key terminology, and describe the impact on public health.
Guest:
Amelia E. Van Pelt, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Medical Social Sciences
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
Apr
16
Buffett Conversation: Dean Karlan on USAID Now & Ideas for the Future
Evanston - 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Join us for a lunchtime conversation with Dean Karlan, who recently resigned from his position as Chief Economist of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In conversation with Valerie Friedman, Northwestern University Trustee and a former principal at Bracebridge Capital, Karlan will reflect on his tenure at USAID, the challenges of integrating rigorous evidence into global development initiatives, and the implications of USAID s shutdown for the recipients of US aid and the future of US foreign policy. He will also offer his thoughts about how we should rebuild US foreign assistance in the future.
Karlan is Frederic Esser Nemmers Chair and Professor of Economics and Finance at the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, Co-Director of Northwestern s Global Poverty Research Lab and the founder of Innovations for Poverty Action.
Lunch will be provided beginning 12:15 p.m.
Please note that 720 University Place is not an ADA-accessible space. Increasing physical access to buildings and facilities is a goal of the University, but not all buildings and venues have been updated.
Apr
17
Public Health seminar series—Addressing Nonfatal Firearm Injuries and Innovative Community-led Interventions
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Firearm injury and death is a public health epidemic that spreads through communities and social networks much like an infectious disease. Firearm injuries are the leading cause of death among children in the United States. Less research has focused on nonfatal firearm injuries, despite being three times more prevalent than firearm fatalities. This talk will discuss how innovative informatics methods of linked police and clinical data better describe the epidemiology and consequences of firearm injury particularly among survivors and family members. In addition to secondary data, how qualitative interviews help better inform the design and implementation of community-led interventions focused on improving access to care, reducing mental health symptoms, and reducing firearm injuries. Future research avenues will also be discussed.
Featuring:
Lauren A. Magee, PhD
Assistant Professor of pediatrics
Indiana University School of Medicine
Apr
17
The Title of This Lecture Has Been Censored - Tod Chambers
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Master of Arts in Medical Humanities & Bioethics Program
Presents
A Montgomery Lecture
With
Tod Chambers, PhD
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Faculty, Northwestern University,
Graduate Program in Medical Humanities and Bioethics
The Title of This Lecture Has Been Censored
This talk will look at what things can and cannot be discussed within the field of bioethics. Particular attention will be paid to how certain topics, positions, and forms of justification can be considered unacceptable within bioethics debates.
This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.
**REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ZOOM ATTENDANCE ONLY**
REGISTER HERE
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Apr
24
Public Health seminar series—painTRAINER: Increasing access to pain coping skills training for people with chronic pain
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
This talk will describe development, evaluation, and next steps for painTRAINER , an online, self-completed pain coping skills training program. PainTRAINER is informed by a cognitive behavioral therapy approach the gold standard non-pharmacologic, behavioral treatment for chronic pain and is currently freely available to the public. Its efficacy and effectiveness are supported by NIH-funded trials. Discussion will include consideration of the benefits and challenges of delivering this training online.
Featuring:
Christine M Rini, PhD|
Professor Medical Social Sciences
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
May
01
TBA - Montgomery Lecture Series - Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Montgomery Lectures series addresses diverse topics within bioethics and the medical humanities. Presenters are faculty, affiliates, and alumni of the Medical Humanities & Bioethics Graduate Program--along with special guests. The lectures run every 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--updates will be posted!
This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.
**REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ZOOM ATTENDANCE ONLY**
REGISTER HERE
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May
14
Global Health Education Day
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 4:30 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, workshop, and impressive keynote lecture, followed by a closing reception. A full agenda can be found below.
Date: Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
Time: 12:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.
Where: Lurie Medical Research Center
303 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Event Agenda:
Welcome: 12:00 - 12:15p.m.
Ryan Family Atrium
Lunch and Poster Session: 12:15 - 1:30p.m.
Ryan Family Atrium
*Lunch will be provided
Keynote Address: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30p.m.
"TBD"
Baldwin Auditorium
Susan van Schalkwyk, MPhil, PhD, was one of South Africa's first full professors in health professions education. She is a Professor Emeritus in Health Professions Education and most recently served as the Executive Head of the Department of Health Professions Education (DHPE) at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. Her research interests include teaching and learning in the health professions, with a specific focus on postgraduate studies and academic writing. She is a founding member of the Bellagio Global Health Education Initiative, an interdisciplinary, multinational effort to advance global health education worldwide.
Keynote Address: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
"Incorporating Global Health into your Career in an Ethical, Sustainable, Anticolonial Way"
Baldwin Auditorium
Megan L. Schultz, MD, MA, is a global health professional passionate about building healthcare capacity in LMIC through adult education, training programs, and curriculum development. Her work aims to progress social justice in global health. Dr. Schultz sees patients as a Pediatric Emergency Physician at Children's Wisconsin. At the Medical College of Wisconsin, she also serves as an Associate Professor of Pediatrics, and is the Director of Global Child Health, and Co-Director of their Global Health Scholarly Concentration.
Awards and Closing Reception: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ryan Family Atrium
*Refreshments and small bites will be served
The Center for Global Health Education is proudly a member of the Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health.
May
15
The 4th Annual Carlos Montezuma Native Health Lecture - Keolu Fox
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program
Presents in Co-Sponsorship With
Center for Native American and Indigenous Research (CNAIR)
A Special Montgomery Lecture:
The 4th Annual Carlos Montezuma Native Health Lecture
This lecture is named in honor of Carlos Montezuma, the first Native American graduate of Northwestern University s medical school.
Speaker:
Keolu Fox, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Anthropology
University of California, San Diego
Wayfinding Through the Human Genome
Keolu s research uses genetic data to rewrite the narratives of Indigenous people, emphasizing that the human genome, much like the vast Pacific Ocean, contains clues about our history, health, and future. By studying the genomes of Polynesian descendants of ancient navigators, his work not only highlights the complex migration patterns that brought them to distant islands like Hawaii and Tahiti but also offers insights into modern health challenges faced by these communities. In this lecture, Keolu will discuss how genomics can serve as a tool for land reclamation, public health improvements, and cultural preservation. He emphasizes the need for ethical, community-driven research models that prioritize benefit-sharing and cultural sustainability over extractive scientific practices. By incorporating Indigenous values and decision-making, his approach seeks to return agency to the communities that have historically been marginalized in genomic studies. Keolu s vision extends beyond academia, with aspirations to develop mobile genomic technologies that could bring research directly to remote communities, revolutionizing conservation genetics and healthcare delivery. This lecture will provide a fascinating look at how the past informs the future, offering a new path forward in genomics that aligns with the global push toward inclusivity, equity, and sustainability in science.
This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.
**REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ZOOM ATTENDANCE ONLY**
REGISTER HERE
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May
29
30 Days Out: Medicaid and Consent to Sterilization in the US - Sarah Rodriguez | Katie Watson | Chloe Matovina
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
The Master of Arts in Medical Humanities & Bioethics Program
Presents
A Montgomery Lecture
With
Panelists:
Sarah B. Rodriguez, PhD
Associate Professor of Instruction, Global Health Studies
Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences
Lecturer, Medical Education, Feinberg School of Medicine
Faculty, Graduate Program in Medical Humanities & Bioethics
Katie Watson, JD
Professor of Medical Education, Medical Social Sciences, and OB/GYN
Faculty, Graduate Program in Medical Humanities & Bioethics
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chloe Matovina, MD, MA
OBGYN resident
Northwestern Medicine
30 Days Out: Medicaid and Consent to Sterilization in the US
Since the 1970s, people insured by Medicaid who want a tubal ligation or vasectomy need to consent to a sterilization at least 30 days before the procedure. This rule was inspired by a history of unconsented sterilizations and designed to prevent future abuse. Performing a tubal ligation at the time of delivery is the safest and most efficient practice for pregnant people who will be finished with their childbearing after they deliver and want the procedure, yet in practice the 30-day rule has prevented some patients insured by Medicaid from getting this standard-of-care treatment package. Some argue this waiting period is no longer clinically or ethically justifiable, and obstetrician objections to this policy have escalated in recent years. A reproductive rights attorney, a reproductive health historian, and a second-year OBGYN resident will discuss historical, clinical, and legal aspects of this waiting period, and consider arguments for removing and keeping it.
This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.
**REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ZOOM ATTENDANCE ONLY**
REGISTER HERE
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May
30
Master of Public Health: Community-Based Project Poster Session
Chicago - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Master of Public Health Program (MPH) at Northwestern University invites you to attend the next Applied Practice Experience (APEx) Poster Session on Friday, May 30, 2025. At this event, MPH students will present their community-based project.
CELEBRATE our MPH students' accomplishments as they present their APEx project, a community-based project that aims to meet the needs of a community parter organization and the population it serves.
LEARN about the wide range of public health 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.
Jun
04
June IGH Seminar
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 June is:
TBD
Jul
09
July IGH Seminar
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 July is:
TBD