



Outcomes and key messages from Business/Public Health School Dialogue / Virtual
The Second General Meeting of the Global Coordination Mechanism on NCDs (GCM/NCD) will convene Civil Society Actors and partners to put forward recommendations on accelerating multisectoral and multistakeholder responses to NCDs and mental health conditions. The event marks one of several major milestones on the road to 2025 and the Fourth High-level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on NCDs (HLM4).
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Why D+I?
Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) Day is an annual opportunity for the myriad of D&I-related groups, centers and individuals to get together to discuss critical areas in the field of implementation science and how we can collaborate strategically within a growing field. Agenda is in development with a debate, panel, and breakout discussions in the works.
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Why health? Data, Determinants, and Decision-making For Better Health
Health Care Systems Research Network annual conference, April 8-10, with Sandro Galea, MD, DrPH, as plenary speaker. The conference’s theme this year is “Optimizing Collaborations to Advance Health In a Dynamic Research Landscape.” See here for more information and to register.

Business for Health: Finding business and public health convergence towards preventing and managing NCDs | Virtual
Conversation with Deans of Business and Public Health Schools co-organized with the School of Public Health at the Washington University
The Global Coordination Mechanism on NCDs (WHO GCM/NCD, Global NCD Platform Department) and the Economics and Commercial Determinants programme of work (Department of Social Determinants) at the World Health Organization (WHO), and the School of Public Health at the Washington University are co-organizing the first global dialogue “Business for health: Finding business and public health convergence towards preventing and managing NCDs - Conversation with Deans of Business and Public Health Schools”.
Hosting deans and directors of business and public health schools, the dialogue aims to identify and spearhead practical steps to foster transformative change among academic leaders and their institutions, disrupt siloed thinking, and equip future business leaders to prioritize health equity, societal impact, sustainability, and ethical decision-making alongside profitability and efficiency.
Outputs from the dialogue will inform a draft ‘intention to action statement’ and be presented at the Second General Meeting of the GCM/NCD in April 2025, to gather feedback, refine the proposed actions, and ensure alignment with the goals of all participating stakeholders.

The Future of Public Health Policy Panel | Virtual
This panel will explore how the field of public health is prepared to address emerging risks and social inequities that affect health outcomes while drawing on past lessons and opportunities to strengthen trust in our institutions.
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Learning to Listen: Conversations for Change | Virtual
“Building a Better, Healthier World” in conversation with Dr Joshua Sparrow.
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Fairfield University Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies Lecture | Fairfield, Connecticut
Presentation: Within reason: A practical philosophy of (public) health
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2024 UTMB Global Health Symposium Keynote | Galveston, TX
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World Psychiatric Association Epidemiology and Public Health Congress | Virtual Plenary Talk
Conference theme: “Changing environments, well-being, and population mental health”
Presentation: “Towards a mental health epidemiology: Promise and pitfalls”
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Plenary talk: 8:10 - 9:10 AM GMT+7 // 9:10 - 10:10 PM EST

Plenary Panel | Research During Polarized Time: How to Make Your Work Matter
Sandro Galea will participate in this plenary panel on “Research During Polarized Times: How to Make Your Work Matter” during the 2024 AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (ARM).
Session Description: Health care policy is often a target of political polarization – think COVID-19 or the Affordable Care Act or Dobbs. Despite polarization, some researchers have been able to bring evidence to bear on policy decisions. This panel will feature four exemplars on how to produce and communicate evidence in polarized times.
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2024 Master’s Commencement of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Keynote Address
Sandro Galea will deliver the keynote address and receive an honorary Doctor of Science degree at the 2024 Master’s Commencement of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The ceremony will be held in Stern Auditorium on Friday, June 21 at 2:00 pm. The ceremony will also be livestreamed.
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10th International Philosophy of Medicine Roundtable Presentation | Virtual
Presentation: Within reason: A practical philosophy of (public) health
Hosted by the Centre for Philosophy of Epidemiology, Medicine, and Public Health in Durham, UK.

Keynote | 2024 BIDMC Cardiovascular Research Retreat
Keynote: “Should Healthcare Organizations Engage the Social Determinants of Health?”
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