Call for Abstracts

Deadlines:
(all deadlines 11:59 EST)

Regular Abstract Submission:
These closed as of Oct 24. Thank you for your abstract submissions, and your patience with our new system.

NIGH Abstract Submission Ends
Dec. 1


Notification Dates:

Regular Abstracts: Jan 26, 2009
NIGH Abstracts: Feb 17, 2009




New Investigators Program

The New Investigators in Global Health (NIGH) program is seeking abstracts from students and new professionals that highlight the exemplary research, policy and advocacy initiatives of new and future leaders in global health.



Awards Deadlines

2009 Call for Award Nominations Deadlines
Gates Award for Global Health, Oct. 31
Jonathan Mann Award for Global Health & Human Rights,  Jan. 15
Excellence in Media Award for Global Health, Jan. 30
Best Practices in Global Health Award, Feb. 13


Sponsors

Opportunities are available to sponsor the conference. Partner with the Council to bring together the global health community at this premier annual event.

Find the perfect opportunity for your company or organization by emailing Rebecca Hamel.





Auxiliary Events

This program features events hosted and coordinated by the Council’s member/partner and sponsor organizations that enhance and complement the formal conference program.

Pricing and Package Info
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2008 Events
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2008 Conference Highlights

The 2008 conference celebrated 35 years as the premier annual event in global health, and set a new attendance record. View some of the memorable highlights:

Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Prof. Carl Taylor
- read tributes



Aravind Eye Care Receives the Gates Award for Global Health
- read speech



Jailed Indian Doctor wins Jonathan Mann Award
- read more



Global health leaders, including Dr. Margaret Chan, Director-General, WHO, address the global health community. Opening plenary includes history-making live video link up with the Geneva Health Forum
- view webcasts and presentations