Climate change is already having dramatic effects on human health and well-being. How are we adapting to these new realities and mitigating health risks for the world’s most vulnerable communities? And, what is the role of universities in addressing this crisis?

The Center for Global Health Equity at the University of Michigan invites you to 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. Whether you’re a student, faculty, health professional, or community member with an interest in the intersection of climate and global health, your presence is valued in shaping the discourse on health equity. The event is free and open to the public. This event is hosted in collaboration with the Schools of Nursing, Public Health, and Environment and Sustainability.

Event Program:

Faculty Lightning Talks (3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Ignite your curiosity with our faculty lightning talks, featuring a lineup of distinguished University of Michigan experts who will present their cutting-edge research in powerful, bite-sized presentations:

- Jennifer Head, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, School of Public Health
- Marie O’Neill, Professor of Environmental Health Sciences and - - - - - Epidemiology, School of Public Health
- Paige Fischer, Associate Professor of Environment and Sustainability, School for Environment and Sustainability
- Arun Agrawal, Professor of Environment and Sustainability, School for Environment and Sustainability
- Nancy Love, Professor of Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering

Expert Panel Discussion (4:15 PM - 5:15 PM)
Climate Vulnerability and Health: How Should Universities Be Responding?

Following the lightning talks is a not-to-be-missed panel discussion exploring a critical question: “How should leading universities be responding to the climate crisis?” Esteemed panel members include:

- Julio Frenk MD, MPH, PhD, President, University of Miami, Former Minister of Health, Mexico
- Richard Adanu, MB.ChB, MPH, Rector, Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons; Professor, University of Ghana
- James W. Curran, MD, MPH, Dean Emeritus, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University
- Helena Legido-Quigley, PhD, George Institute UK
- Srinath Reddy, MD, DM, MSc, Public Health Foundation of India
- Nelson Sewankambo, MBChB, MSc, M.MED, FAAS, FRCP, LLD (HC), Makerere University
- Vera Songwe, PhD, Brookings Institution
- Lia Tadesse Gebremedhin, MD, MSc, Former Minister of Health, Ethiopia
- Jonathan "Peck" Overpeck, Dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan


Walking Reception (5:15 PM - 6:00 PM)
Conclude the day with a walking reception, where you can engage with innovative student researchers showcasing their research, learn about various student organizations, and enjoy a selection of light food offerings. This will be a perfect opportunity to discuss insights from the talks, exchange ideas with peers and thought leaders, and forge new collaborations in the pursuit of global health equity.

The event is free and open to the public. Whether you’re a student, faculty, health professional, or community member with an interest in the future of global health, your presence is valued in shaping the discourse on health equity.

Please RSVP to ensure your spot at this stimulating exchange of knowledge and ideas that promises to influence the actions we all take in addressing global health challenges.