The core of Brown's mission is to educate the next generation of leaders to tackle increasingly complex issues of health, economics, population and environment in a global society. The mission includes partnerships with institutions in lower and middle-income countries that are having a direct and positive impact on people in these regions. In order to fully tap the potential of this effort, the Center for Global Health Equity was established in 2025 to expand Brown's partnerships; to bring together faculty members, students, and international collaborators; and to spur innovation and coordination.
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Center for Global Health Equity
Center for Global Health Equity
Global health is a defining issue of our time, and universities have a tremendous responsibility to help reduce the burden of disease in communities around the world and help build an infrastructure for progress and understanding through research, education and service.
Center for Global Health Equity
Global health is a defining issue of our time, and universities have a tremendous responsibility to help reduce the burden of disease in communities around the world and help build an infrastructure for progress and understanding through research, education and service.
The Center for Global Health Equity is passionate about supporting students, residents, and fellows as they explore global health through hands-on learning, training, and international collaboration experiences. Here we showcase meaningful programs and opportunities, both on campus and abroad, that foster learning, collaboration, and growth in global health.
The Center for Global Health Equity both supports and spearheads many multidisciplinary research projects, aiming to reduce health inequalities among underserved populations locally and worldwide. Here we highlight research projects that are being carried out by our core CGHE team. For research affiliated with collaborators and partners, please see the Partners page.
The Center for Global Health Equity offers and coordinates a wide range of multidisciplinary opportunities, designed to foster the growth of emerging global health researchers and to advance impactful work in health equity locally and worldwide. Here we highlight funding, mentorship, and recognition programs for students, residents, and fellows to engage in global health research and professional development.
Recent News
Trending Globally: Politics and Policy
Why this Ebola outbreak might be the deadliest one yet
Known as a “disease of compassion” that primarily spreads to those who stay to care for the sick, Ebola is one of the deadliest infectious diseases known today. In the latest episode of the Watson School's “Trending Globally” podcast, Dr. Adam Levine, MD, MPH and Dr. Craig Spencer, MD, MPH discuss the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In this conversation, they explain why this outbreak is uniquely concerning, as well as how the global community must respond to the crisis.
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Julia Ann Katarincic, MD (Global Health Advisory Committee Member and Affiliated Faculty) has been appointed Chief of Orthopedics for Brown University Health, Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics at The Warren Alpert Medical School, and the Vincent Zecchino, MD Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, effective July 1, 2026.
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Rhode Island Department of Health
Global Events, Local Readiness: Infectious Disease Preparedness for Rhode Island Clinicians
Brown University Health, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, the Rhode Island Chapter of the Academy of Physicians, Rhode Island Department of Health, Rhode Island Medical Society, and the Rhode Island Public Health Institute have collaborated to launch Global Events, Local Readiness: Infectious Disease Preparedness for Rhode Island Clinicians, a clinical education video series designed to support healthcare preparedness ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The series features Rhode Island physicians and public health experts providing practical guidance on infectious disease topics that may be relevant during large international events and global travel. The video series is intended to help clinicians recognize, evaluate, treat, and prevent travel-associated and emerging infectious diseases in a timely and informed way.
This video is for educational and public health preparedness purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice. Participating physicians are volunteering their time and do not receive any financial benefit or compensation. The information provided is not a substitute for clinical judgment, individualized medical care, or current public health guidance. Clinicians should consult CDC, RIDOH, and institutional protocols for the most up-to-date recommendations.
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This video is for educational and public health preparedness purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice. Participating physicians are volunteering their time and do not receive any financial benefit or compensation. The information provided is not a substitute for clinical judgment, individualized medical care, or current public health guidance. Clinicians should consult CDC, RIDOH, and institutional protocols for the most up-to-date recommendations.
Community Spotlights
News from CGHE
Community Spotlight: World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day is observed annually on June 20th to honor and advocate for people who have been forced to flee their homes. As this year’s World Refugee Day approaches, we spoke with Dr. Giovanna Deluca, MD, MS, Assistant Professor in the Department of Global Emergency Medicine, whose work has focused largely on refugee and displaced populations in both local and international settings.
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Meet Timmy Jeng ‘18 MD ‘28, who was awarded a Fulbright Study/Research Award to study AI-guided ultrasound education at the Tübingen Institute for Medical Education (TIME) in Germany.
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This World Health Day, CGHE is highlighting Saajan Patel MD '29 and his team at Che Innovations who were awarded 1st place at the 2026 Brown Venture Prize for their global health innovation, NeoNest: a low-cost transport infant warmer designed from locally available Ugandan materials. Developed to address preterm hypothermia during transit, NeoNest is built upon community insight and international collaboration.
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