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SUMMARY:Public Health in Action
DESCRIPTION:Advance your career journey in Public Health with our Career and Mentorship program through interactive webinars\, workshops\, and panel discussions. Learn from the experts\, build your network\, and prepare yourself for real-world Public Health opportunities.
URL:https://smaartlab.org/event/public-health-in-action/
LOCATION:SMAART Lab (Virtual)
CATEGORIES:Career and Mentorship Program
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SUMMARY:Public Health and AI
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic symposium exploring the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in revolutionizing public health. Engage with leading experts\, researchers\, and policymakers as we delve into cutting-edge applications of AI to address critical public health challenges. \nKey Topics:\n\nDisease prediction and prevention\nAI-driven personalized medicine\nImproving healthcare access and equity\nFeatured Panelists\nData privacy and ethical considerations\n\nFeatured Panelists\n\nDr. Ashish Joshi\, Dean of the University of Memphis School of Public Health\nDr. Hilary Godwin\, Dean of the University of Washington School of Public Health\nDr. Laura Magaña\, President & CEO\, Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH)\n\nFacilitators\n\nDr. Elahe Nezami\, PhD\, MA\,\nDr. Karina Gattamorta\, PhD\, EdS\,\nDr. Arsham Alamian\, PhD\, MSc\, FACE\, FRSPH\n\nClick for Flyer (PDF)
URL:https://smaartlab.org/event/public-health-and-ai/
LOCATION:Zoom Call\, United States
CATEGORIES:External Event
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SUMMARY:Preparing the Public Health Workforce to be Health Diplomats and Round Table with Scientific Committee
DESCRIPTION:Preparing the Public Health Workforce to be Health Diplomats\nDate and time: April 15\, 2026 | 10:30 AM-12:00 PM \nPanelists: Drs. Ashish Joshi\, Diana Maddah\, Jihad (Judy) Makhoul\, and Mouhanad Hammami NAAMA \nSession Summary: Public health is confronted with complex and interconnected challenges that need to be addressed urgently by fostering enhanced collaboration\, coordination\, and communication across diverse sectors and stakeholders. Strengthening health diplomacy at informal and multi-stakeholder levels can create pathways to improved health outcomes and promote well-being. Schools and programs of public health educate and train the future public health workforce\, who must develop competencies in health diplomacy to confront present and future challenges. This session will explore the critical role of public health diplomacy and highlight the importance of equipping public health students with the knowledge\, skills\, and expertise needed to navigate this evolving field effectively. \n\nRound Table with Scholars and Members of Scientific Committee\nDate: April 16\, 2026 | 12:30 PM-2:00 PM \nRead more
URL:https://smaartlab.org/event/preparing-the-public-health-workforce-to-be-health-diplomats-and-round-table-with-scientific-committee/
LOCATION:Menu Region\, Sousse\, Tunisia
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260603T194804
CREATED:20260414T060705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T221510Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation in Action Series - Guest Speaker Dr. Joshi
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker\nDr. Ashish Joshi is Dean of the University of Memphis School of Public Health and a global leader in population health informatics\, digital health information\, and community engaged system transformation. His work bridges clinical medicine\, public health\, and technology to design human-centered\, data-driven solutions that advance health equity across diverse communities worldwide. Dean and Distinguished Professor of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis. \nImpact at a Glance\n\n$25M+ in research funding\nFounder of the SMAART Model\nEstablished Public Health Diplomacy Lab\n\nSession 1: Faculty & Staff\n10:00 AM-11:30 AM CST\nSession 2: Parkinson Graduate Students\n12:00 PM-2:00 PM CST\nRegister Now\nContact for Queries\n  \n 
URL:https://smaartlab.org/event/innovation-in-action-series-guest-speaker-dr-joshi/
LOCATION:Center for Health Innovation & Entrepreneurship\, Maywood\, IL\, 60153\, United States
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T100000
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CREATED:20260204T163438Z
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SUMMARY:Leading Public Health Innovation in High Schools
DESCRIPTION:Advance your career journey in Public Health with our Career and Mentorship program through interactive webinars\, workshops\, and panel discussions. Learn from the experts\, build your network\, and prepare yourself for real-world Public Health opportunities.
URL:https://smaartlab.org/event/leading-public-health-innovation-in-high-schools/
LOCATION:SMAART Lab (Virtual)
CATEGORIES:Career and Mentorship Program,Featured
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SUMMARY:Dr. Joshi Speaks on Health Diplomacy and Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Ashish Joshi\, PhD\, MBBS\, MPH\, a panelist with the CUNY Plenary Panel speaks on ‘Health Diplomacy and Mental Health in the Global Era’ at 24th World Congress of Psychotherapy organized by World Federation of Psychotherapy (WFP). \nCUNY Plenary Panel\nModerators: Ekaterina Sukhanova (USA)\, Francesca McLaren (USA) \nPlenary Speakers: Ayman El-Mohandes (USA)\, Ashish Joshi (USA)\, Victoria Ngo (USA)\, Norman Sartorius (Switzerland) \nThis panel presentation brings together eminent university deans\, scholars and international organization presidents who are pioneers in their fields of mental health\, social psychiatry\, and public health. They will be addressing current mental health needs at a global scale and discussing innovative service delivery programs. \nEducational Objectives:\n\nLearn about innovation in mental health achieved through international collaborations.\nUnderstand how the fields of public health and mental health professions intersect to promote adequate delivery of services to those in need.\nUnderstand how large organizations such as WHO\, WPA\, CUNY\, and WFP could collaborate synergistically to promote advances in clinical care.\n\n \nRead More
URL:https://smaartlab.org/event/dr-joshi-speaks-on-health-diplomacy-and-mental-health/
LOCATION:United Nations Headquarters\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:External Event,Featured
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SUMMARY:Application of Artificial Intelligence in Public Health
DESCRIPTION:Advance your career journey in Public Health with our Career and Mentorship program through interactive webinars\, workshops\, and panel discussions. Learn from the experts\, build your network\, and prepare yourself for real-world Public Health opportunities.
URL:https://smaartlab.org/event/application-of-artificial-intelligence-in-public-health/
LOCATION:SMAART Lab (Virtual)
CATEGORIES:Career and Mentorship Program
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T170000
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SUMMARY:2026 ASPHER Deans' & Directors' Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Ashish Joshi will be playing a key role at 2026 ASPHER Deans’ & Directors’ Retreat\, the most important ASPHER membership event of the calendar year. It is organised each year in a different location within the European region. ASPHER will celebrate the Association’s 60th Anniversary this year! \nThis high level meeting of the heads of our member institutions plays a significant role in evaluating the ongoing activities\, whilst also planning and organising the future direction of ASPHER.  Since 2014\, the General Assembly meetings of the Association take place in the context of the annual Deans’ and Directors’ Retreats of the Association. \nLocal hosts: University of Milan\, Polytechnic of Milan\, University of Pavia\, and Vita-Salute San Raffaele University \nRead More
URL:https://smaartlab.org/event/2026-aspher-deans-directors-retreat/
LOCATION:Milan\, Italy
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T170000
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SUMMARY:18th World Congress on Public Health 2026\, in Cape Town\, South Africa
DESCRIPTION:The World Congress on Public Health (WCPH) is held biennially by the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA). \nThe 18th WCPH 2026\, organized in collaboration with the Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA)\, will occur in Cape Town. Over 2\,000 delegates are expected to attend. \nThe congress is a premier international forum for exchanging insights on critical global public health challenges and advancing sustainable and equitable public health worldwide. For the first time\, the WCPH will take place in Southern Africa\, offering a powerful platform for African voices to engage and contribute to global public health conversations and collaborations. \nThis theme of this congress is\, “Health without Borders: Equity\, Inclusion\, and Sustainability\,” highlighting the global public health community’s unwavering commitment to envisioning and implementing fair and practical solutions to the world’s complex challenges. \nRead More
URL:https://smaartlab.org/event/18th-world-congress-on-public-health-2026-in-cape-town-south-africa/
LOCATION:Cape Town\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T170000
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CREATED:20260414T234905Z
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SUMMARY:European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG) 2026
DESCRIPTION:The European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG) 2026 Conference will be held in Bad Hofgastein\, Austria. \nTopic: Health for a Stronger European Union \nDr. Ashish Joshi will be playing a significant role in the upcoming event of 2026. In EFHG 2025 conference\, Dr. Joshi Spoke about Public Health Diplomacy. The two regional public health schools’ networks: the Association of Schools of Public Health in European Region (ASPHER) and the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) collaboratively led high-level dialogues on Public Health Diplomacy at European Health Forum Gastein and Young Forum Gastein. \nRead more
URL:https://smaartlab.org/event/european-health-forum-gastein-ehfg-2026/
LOCATION:Bad Hofgastein\, Austria
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
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SUMMARY:Dr. Joshi Speaks at WGES Global™ Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Ashish Joshi Speaks about ‘SMAART Solutions for a Sustainable Ecosystem’ at WGES Global™ Symposium\, 2026. \nWGES Global™ is a premier global clean energy and sustainability symposium\, bringing together industry leaders\, government officials\, innovators\, and investors. Discover the latest technologies\, solutions\, and partnerships driving sustainable growth and impactful collaboration worldwide. \nSince 2009\, WGES™ has united global leaders advancing clean energy\, innovation\, and sustainable solutions. In 2026\, join us in Athens for a world-class program connecting top decision-makers and innovators. \nRead More
URL:https://smaartlab.org/event/dr-joshi-speaks-at-wges-global-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:Cultural Center\, Kolonaki\, Athens\, Greece
CATEGORIES:External Event
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