The Global Forum on Research and Innovation for Health 2015 aims to identify solutions to the world’s unmet health needs through research and innovation. The Forum will bring together all stakeholders who play a role in making research and innovation benefit health, equity and development. This includes high-level representatives from government, business, non- profits, international organizations, academic and research institutions and social entrepreneurs among others.
The Forum also provides a perfect venue for new leaders in health research, innovation, education, advocacy, and policy to take the spotlight and discuss the critical issues affecting global health today. Moreover, the Forum can serve as a platform for networking and capacity-building for these new leaders as they begin to shape the future of global health research and innovation.
Therefore, #Reimagine Global Health, with the support of the Council on Health Research for Development (COHRED), in partnership with the Philippine Department of Health and Philippine Department of Science and Technology, will be holding the New Leaders for Health Pre-Forum 2015 on August 22-24, 2015 in Manila, Philippines.
New leaders who will attend the Forum are encouraged to arrive two days before the main conference starts in order to interact with fellow new leaders, establish connections, engage in discussions, and learn new ideas and updates in the area of global health research and innovation. The event will enable new leaders to together imagine the future of global health research and innovation as they together face 21st century’s challenges and opportunities – from climate change and growing health inequalities to technological innovation and the emergence of new markets.
The program invites new leaders in global health research and innovation, especially but not limited to those who will attend the Forum 2015. While there is no strict age limit, new leaders who are currently studying (Bachelors/Masters/PhD), have just finished their studies, are doing postdoctoral fellowship, or have just started working (2-5 years post-graduation) in global health research and innovation are encouraged to participate.
Inspirational Talks and Panels
These are lectures/panels to be given by leading authorities in global health which will provide broad perspectives on cross-cutting issues surrounding research and innovation for health.
1. Wanted – New Leaders for Global and Regional Health
2. Global Health Research and Innovation Opportunities Post-2015 in the Asia-Pacific Region
3. Journeys in Research and Innovation: Lessons from Health Leaders
4. The Future of Health
Forum 2015 Themes Parallel Panels
At the Forum 2015, a wide range of topics revolving around global health research and innovation will be discussed under two pillars with six themes. Through these morning parallel panels, new leaders will get a sneak preview of the issues and ideas that will be raised and addressed by prominent leaders in global health during the forum proper.
Increasing the Effectiveness of Research and Innovation for Health through: 1. Social Accountability 2. Increasing Investments 3. Country-driven Capacity Building |
The Role of Research and Innovation in Improving: 1. Food and Nutrition Safety and Security 2. Health in Mega-cities 3. Disaster Risk Reduction |
Interactive Parallel Sessions These interactive parallel sessions in the afternoon aim to build capacity of new leaders in specific skills or methods, and introduce them to emerging areas of global health research and innovation. These sessions are categorized into five tracks:
Inspiring Innovations for Health With the emergence of new challenges to global health today, new leaders must adopt out-of-the-box thinking as they diagnose the world’s problems and design effective solutions. Through these sessions, participants will be introduced to the latest ideas and models that address health issues in ways unconventional. |
1. Digital Healthcare 2. Kickstarting Health Innovations 3. Managing for Results: Hospital and Public Health Program Case Studies 4. Design Thinking for Health 5. eHealth and eLearning: Different Solutions for the Same Problems |
Making Health Research Robust Health evidence is credible and useful when generated with scientific rigor. Sessions under these track provide new leaders with principles, techniques, and tips on how to ensure that health research is conducted in the highest order – whether the research asks a clinical question or seeks to solve a public health challenge |
1. Spatial Analysis in Uncovering Health Inequity 2. Qualitative Methods for Health Research 3. Introduction to Statistical Analysis for Public Health 4. Introduction to Impact Evaluation Methodologies 5. Using Social Network Analysis in Health Systems Research 6. Interpreting Results of Quantitative Data Analysis in Public Health 7. Composing and Appraising a Systematic Review/Meta-Analysis 8. Advancing Indigenous People’s Health through Cultural Competence and Sensitivity in Research |
Communicating Knowledge for Results Global health knowledge produced through research and innovation must be disseminated and spread to wide-scale change. Under these track, new leaders will learn various ways and approaches to conveying powerful health messages to fellow health leaders, decision-makers, and the broader public |
1. Publishing Your First Journal Article 2. Communicating Health Research through Data Visualization 3. Communicating Scientific Research (Scientific Journalism) 4. Reshaping Healthcare with Social Media |
Translating Evidence to Policy Change Health research is not done for science’s sake – health evidence generated through research should be utilized to influence policy change and inform program implementation. These sessions will enable new leaders to explore strategies for bridging the know-do gaps in global health. |
1. Evidence to Policy Translation: The Art of Crafting Policy Briefs 2. Engaging Local Health Care Systems 3. Designing Strategic Communications for Health Advocacy 4. Legislative Advocacy: A Strategy for Advancing Public Health Policies and Promoting Health |
Exploring New Frontiers in Global Health New leaders must be prepared to confront new challenges in global health – such as inequitable and inefficient health systems, globalization and trade, and climate change. Sessions under this track will tackle these new frontiers in global health to deepen awareness of new leaders and inspire them to step out of their comfort zones, push the boundaries of traditional knowledge, and make huge impact on a global scale. |
1. Do No Harm: The Role of Healthcare in Addressing the Climate-Energy Nexus 2. The Role of Nurses in Global Health Research and Innovation 3. Challenges and Opportunities in Implementation Research 4. Women in Global Health: Empowered Leadership 5. Emerging Voices for Global Health: The Future of Health Systems Research 6. Building Sustainable Healthcare in the Time of Ebola 7. Conducting Health Impact Assessments of Trade Agreements |
The program will be comprised of a mix of plenary talks, interactive panel discussions, capacity-building workshops, breakout sessions, and other networking activities.
Time | Day One August 22, Saturday |
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8:30-10:15 |
Opening Ceremony Inspirational Talk 1 Wanted – New Leaders for Global and Regional Health Summit Hall C and D |
10:15-10:30 | Health Break |
10:30-12:00 |
Forum 2015 Themes Parallel Panels 1 Increasing the Effectiveness of Research and Innovation for Health through: Social Accountability Summit Hall E Increasing Investments Summit Hall F Country-driven Capacity Building Summit Hall C and D |
12:00-1:30 | LUNCH |
1:30-3:00 |
Interactive Parallel Sessions 101-107
Digital Healthcare Summit Hall E Do No Harm: The Role of Healthcare in Addressing the Climate-Energy Nexus Summit Hall F Spatial Analysis in Uncovering Health Inequity Summit Hall G Qualitative Methods for Health Research Banquet Hall 1 Publishing Your First Journal Article Banquet Hall 2 Evidence to Policy Translation: The Art of Crafting Policy Briefs Banquet Hall 3 Engaging Local Health Care Systems Function Room A |
3:00-3:30 | Health Break |
3:30-5:00 |
Interactive Parallel Sessions 108-114 The Role of Nurses in Global Health Research and Innovation Summit Hall E Communicating Health Research through Data Visualization Summit Hall F Introduction to Statistical Analysis for Public Health Summit Hall G Challenges and Opportunities in Implementation Research Banquet Hall 1 Kickstarting Health Innovations Banquet Hall 2 Designing Strategic Communications for Health Advocacy Banquet Hall 3 Introduction to Impact Evaluation Methodologies Function Room A |
Time | Day Two August 23, Sunday |
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8:30-10:15 |
Recap of Day One Inspirational Talk 2 Global Health Research and Innovation Opportunities Post-2015 in the Asia-Pacific Region Special Inspirational Panel Journeys in Research and Innovation: Lessons from Health Leaders Summit Hall C and D |
10:15-10:30 | Health Break |
10:30-12:00 |
Forum 2015 Themes Parallel Panels 2 The Role of Research and Innovation in Improving: Food and Nutrition Safety and Security Summit Hall E Health in Mega-cities Summit Hall C and D Disaster Risk Reduction Summit Hall F |
12:00-1:30 | LUNCH |
1:30-3:00 |
Interactive Parallel Sessions 201-207 Managing for Results: Hospital and Public Health Program Case Studies Summit Hall E Using Social Network Analysis in Health Systems Research Summit Hall F Communicating Scientific Research (Scientific Journalism) Summit Hall G Design Thinking for Health Banquet Hall 1 Women in Global Health: Empowered Leadership Banquet Hall 2 Interpreting Results of Quantitative Data Analysis in Public Health Banquet Hall 3 Composing and Appraising a Systematic Review/Meta-Analysis Function Room A |
3:00-3:30 | Health Break |
3:30-5:00 |
Interactive Parallel Sessions 208-214 Emerging Voices for Global Health: The Future of Health Systems Research Summit Hall E Building Sustainable Healthcare in the Time of Ebola Summit Hall F Conducting Health Impact Assessments of Trade Agreements Summit Hall G eHealth and eLearning: Different Solutions for the Same Problems Banquet Hall 1 Reshaping Healthcare with Social Media Banquet Hall 2 Legislative Advocacy: A Strategy for Advancing Public Health Policies and Promoting Health Banquet Hall 3 Advancing Indigenous People’s Health through Cultural Competence and Sensitivity in Research Function Room A |
Time | Day Three August 24, Monday |
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8:30-10:15 |
Recap of Day Two Closing Panel Voices from New Leaders for Health: From Pre-Forum to Forum 2015 Inspirational Talk 3 The Future of Health Summit Hall C and D |
10:15-10:30 | Health Break |
10:30-12:00 |
Closing Ceremony (until 11:00 am only) Summit Hall C and D |
12:00-1:30 | LUNCH |
The Pre-Forum will establish a global network of new leaders in global health research and innovation who will remain connected virtually and may serve as a platform for building future research collaborations. Participants will also gain new knowledge and skills that are relevant to their emerging careers. Furthermore, an outcome document (i.e. in the form of a declaration) that reflects the vision of these new leaders for the future of global health research and innovation will be drafted during the sidelines of this pre-conference event and will be later presented during the closing ceremony of the Forum.
Registration now closed
Registration includes attendance in all events of the Pre-Forum, as well as the Forum 2015 opening ceremony on August 24, 2015, 5:00 - 6:30 pm to be graced by no less than His Excellency Benigno Simeon Aquino III, President of the Republic of the Philippines.
#Reimagine Global Health is a young think-and-do tank for the world's health. Based in Manila, Philippines with networks from around the world, #ReimagineGH seeks to reimagine world order, rethink ideas, redesign systems, reclaim health rights, and renew global health. In its work that spans education, capacity-building, and advocacy, #ReimagineGH adheres to the principles of social justice and human rights, systems and futures thinking, innovation through a transdisciplinary approach, and balance between global engagement and local impact.