The Future of Global Health
March 15-17, 2027
Location:
Harris Manchester College in the University of Oxford, Oxford, England.
Harris Manchester College is one of the thirty-nine colleges that form the University of Oxford.
Registration and Abstract Submission:
Participants are invited to submit an abstract to present a paper,
but are welcome to join the symposium without making a presentation.
Registration:
Registration fees start at £595
Nomination:
Should you be unable to attend, we would welcome your nomination of a colleague to attend in your place.
Topics of Interest will include but are not limited to:
Health Equity and Social Determinants of Health
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Racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare access and outcomes
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Gender-based health inequities globally
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Indigenous peoples’ health rights and traditional medicine
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Poverty, housing instability, and chronic disease
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The impact of education on health outcomes
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LGBTQ+ health disparities in conservative health systems
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Universal health coverage — progress and barriers
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Child mortality and maternal health in sub-Saharan Africa
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health Transformation
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AI-driven diagnostics in low-resource settings
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Electronic health records and interoperability across borders
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Telemedicine expansion in rural and underserved communities
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Ethical implications of AI in clinical decision-making
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Big data and predictive analytics in disease prevention
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Digital health equity — who gets left behind
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Wearable technology and remote patient monitoring
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Cybersecurity threats to health infrastructure
Pandemic Preparedness and Health Security
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Lessons learned from COVID-19 — what worked and what failed
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Building resilient national health systems
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The role of the WHO in global health emergencies
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Vaccine equity and distribution in low-income countries
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Surveillance systems and early warning technologies
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Antimicrobial resistance as the next pandemic threat
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Cross-border health security agreements and treaties
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Mental health impacts of pandemic response policies
Climate Change and Planetary Health
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Heat-related illness and mortality in urban populations
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Vector-borne diseases expanding due to climate shifts (malaria, dengue, Zika)
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Food insecurity, malnutrition, and crop failure
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Air pollution and respiratory disease burden
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Climate refugees and health crises in displacement camps
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Mental health impacts of climate anxiety and disaster trauma
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Health system sustainability and carbon footprint reduction
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Clean water access and waterborne disease prevention
Mental Health as a Global Crisis
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The global burden of depression and anxiety post-pandemic
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Suicide prevention strategies across different cultural contexts
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Mental health in conflict zones and refugee populations
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Integrating mental health into primary care systems
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Adolescent mental health and the social media connection
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Workforce burnout among global health professionals
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Substance use disorders as a public health emergency
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Stigma reduction and community-based care models
Non-Communicable Diseases — The Silent Epidemic
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The global diabetes epidemic and prevention strategies
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Cardiovascular disease burden in low- and middle-income countries
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Cancer screening access and treatment equity
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Childhood and adult obesity as a systemic public health failure
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Tobacco, alcohol, and substance control policies globally
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Chronic kidney disease and dialysis access in developing nations
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The role of the food industry in driving NCD risk
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National NCD strategies — comparing global policy approaches
Schedule of Events.
Schedule at a Glance
Add-On Package: Full Oxford Experience
Monday
12:30–1:30 pm – Registration and Lunch in Hall
1:30-5:00 pm - Meeting
7:00 pm – Dinner in Hall
Lodging in Oxford College
Tuesday
8:00–9:00 am – Full English Breakfast in Hall
9:30–12:30 pm – Meeting
12:30–1:30 pm – Lunch in Hall
1:30–5:00 pm – Afternoon Meeting
Dinner on your own
Lodging in Oxford College
Wednesday
8:00–9:00 am – Full English Breakfast in Hall
9:00–12:30 pm – Meeting
12:30–1:30 pm – Lunch in Hall
7:00 pm – Closing Dinner in Hall
Certificate Ceremony
Lodging in Oxford College
Thursday
8:00–9:00 am – Full English Breakfast in Hall
Depart
Schedule at a Glance
Registration Only
Monday
12:30–1:30 pm – Registration and Lunch in Hall
1:30-5:00 pm - Meeting
Tuesday
9:30–12:30 pm – Meeting
12:30–1:30 pm – Lunch in Hall
1:30–5:00 pm – Afternoon Meeting
Wednesday
9:30–12:30 pm – Meeting
12:30–1:30 pm – Lunch in Hall
1:30–5:00 pm – Afternoon Meeting
Depart
Registration.
Registration
£775
Includes:
Conference Registration Includes:
Participation in Symposium Sessions
Lunches in Medieval Dining Hall
Accepted Abstract listed in Symposium Proceedings
Paper Submission for Possible Publication
Certificate of Presentation and Attendance
Alumni Registration
£595
Includes:
Conference Registration Includes:
Participation in Symposium Sessions
Lunches in Medieval Dining Hall
Accepted Abstract listed in Symposium Proceedings
Paper Submission for Possible Publication
Certificate of Presentation and Attendance
Student Registration
£655
Includes:
Conference Registration Includes:
Participation in Symposium Sessions
Lunches in Medieval Dining Hall
Accepted Abstract listed in Symposium Proceedings
Paper Submission for Possible Publication
Certificate of Presentation and Attendance
The Full Immersive Oxford Experience
£1110
Participants can enjoy the rare opportunity of living and dining within the historic colleges of the University of Oxford—fully immersed in the traditions of one of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions. From meals in medieval dining halls to staying in college rooms, this unforgettable experience offers a true taste of Oxford’s scholarly life.
The FULL Immersive Oxford Experience includes:
3 nights of Lodging in College
3 Full English Breakfast
2 Dinners in Medieval Dining Hall
Formal Certificate Ceremony
REGISTRATION FEE NOT INCLUDED
Important Dates.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
January 30, 2027
EARLY REGISTRATION
DISCOUNT
£50
December 15, 2026
NORMAL REGISTRATION
January 30, 2027