Lightning Talks | Climate Vulnerability and Health Symposium

On March 25, 2024, the Center for Global Health Equity at the University of Michigan hosted our first-ever Climate Vulnerability and Health Symposium, an all-campus event showcasing the university's diverse and talented researchers who are forging the path toward global health equity. Our Lightning Talks featured a lineup of distinguished University of Michigan experts presenting their cutting-edge research in powerful, bite-sized presentations. Speakers included: Jennifer Head, PhD, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, School of Public Health; Paige Fischer, PhD, Associate Professor of Environment and Sustainability, School for Environment and Sustainability; Marie O’Neill, PhD, Professor of Environmental Health Sciences and Epidemiology, School of Public Health; Arun Agrawal, PhD, Professor of Environment and Sustainability, School for Environment and Sustainability; and Nancy Love, PhD, Professor of Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering. The panel discussion was moderated by Sue Anne Belle, PhD, FNP-BC, Assistant Professor of Systems, Populations and Leadership, School of Nursing and Joe Eisenberg, PhD, Professor of Epidemiology and Global Public Health, School of Public Health. — About the Center for Global Health Equity The Center for Global Health Equity champions collaborative efforts to address health disparities in low- and middle-income countries. Based at the University of Michigan, CGHE thrives on collaboration, embracing both interdisciplinary and codesign approaches. By uniting U-M faculty, staff, and students with external stakeholders, we amplify our impact on individuals and communities in need.