Global Health Day

 


Global Health Day 2025

Addressing Stigma in Global Health: An Ethical Approach to Research 

Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 12 – 1:15 p.m. | Via Zoom

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Global Health Day

 

Global Health Day 2025

The Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility will host Global Health Day on Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 12 – 1p.m. This year's topic is Addressing Stigma in Global Health: An Ethical Approach to Research. The event will take place via Zoom. 

Global Health Day celebrates the work of UMN faculty, staff and students who conduct health-related research, education and training around the world. 


 

Global Health Day 2025 | Addressing Stigma in Global Health: An Ethical Approach to Research

Stigma is present in health care around the world, and can result in subpar care for those who face preconceived notions about their health status.

Members of the LGBTQ community, women, and those with sexually transmitted diseases are examples of individuals who may face stigma due to long-held societal and cultural beliefs. Mental health is another stigmatized condition in certain parts of the world.

How can global health researchers acknowledge instances of stigma while respecting community customs and beliefs? And what should be done when stigma hinders the ability to conduct meaningful research?

Our panel will highlight the experiences of global health researchers who have faced these questions and had to balance deferring to local communities while also maintaining the integrity of their work. 

Panelists: 

Kathryn Cullen

Kathryn Cullen, MD

Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UMN Medical School

Nadia Sam Agudu

Nadia Sam-Agudu, MD, CTropMed

Professor, Division of Pediatric and Infectious Diseases, UMN Medical School

Kumi Smith

Kumi Smith, PhD

Associate Professor, Division of Epidemiology & Community Health, UMN School of Public Health


Past Global Health Days at the University of Minnesota

To recognize and celebrate the significant achievements in global health work at the University of Minnesota, the Center for Global Health and Social Responsibility hosts a Global Health Day in early spring of every year. During the event, students, staff, and faculty from a wide variety of schools and colleges, areas of study, perspectives, and diverse identities showcase their work, attend the event, or present on major global health issues.

Global Health Day 2020

Global Health Day 2019   Global Health Day 2018   Global Health Day 2017