CSIS Washington to Washington: A Shared Vision for Global Health

Date: July 29, 2010

To view the webcast for the event, visit the webcast site. Leaders from Washington State, Washington DC, and the recent high-level CSIS Commission on Smart Global Health Policy came together to discuss how to build a long-term strategic U.S. approach to global health. Dr. Anne-Marie Slaughter provided details on how the Global Health Initiative ... ( read more..)

Transforming Global Health: The Interdisciplinary Power of Universities

(Consortium of Universities for Global Health 2nd Annual Meeting)

September 19-21, 2010

Join faculty, researchers, administrators, students, trainees and leaders from academia, government and international development groups to discuss the university’s transforming role and how resources can be mobilized to advance global health. Location: University of Washington For more information, visit CUGH's event page ... ( read more..)

WGHA Discovery Series: How Viruses Infect Cells

Date: October 4, 2010

Margaret Kielian, Department of Cell Biology Albert Einstein College of Medicine A networking reception will immediately follow as well as a short welcome to all of the incoming students to the UW Department of Global Health. This event is free and open to the public.

Time: 4:30 pm

Location: TBA ... ( read more..)

Swedish Medical Center Innovation in the Age of Reform: Redesigning Health-Care Delivery

Date: October 11-12, 2010

Hear what many of the nation’s leading thinkers in health care have to say about one of the most pressing issues facing our country today. Gain insights that will position your organization to be ahead of the curve on health care reform and use these best practices to initiate the effort to redesign America’s health care system. ... ( read more..)

WBBA Governor’s Life Science Summit and Annual Meeting

Date: October 22, 2010

More than 800 leaders of Washington’s life sciences community are expected to gather to celebrate WBBA’s successes and discuss the industry’s current challenges and future opportunities locally, nationally and globally.

Time: 7:30 am - 10:30 am

Location: Meydenbauer Center For more information, visit WBBA's event page. ... ( read more..)

WBBA Domesticating Global Health: Closing the Gap

Date: November 10, 2010

Final Global Health Mapping survey results and GAP data are presented to determine what barriers exist which prevent expansion of public/private partnerships and the critical links that are missing for economic funding and policy.

Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Seattle BioMed ... ( read more..)

Global Washington’s Second Annual Conference Bridges to Breakthroughs: How partnerships and innovation are changing the world

Date: November 15-16, 2010

Join Global Washington in a forum designed to engage and strengthen cross-sector partnerships, promote scientific and technological breakthroughs, and harness the collective leadership of our region’s scholars, entrepreneurs, business leaders, scientists, philanthropists, and advocates. Following 2009’s "Blueprint for Action", Global Washington brings together innovators and thought leaders in ... ( read more..)