The University of California Global Health Institute opportunities and challenges

Haile T Debas; Thomas J Coates

doi:10.1016/j.idc.2011.06.001

The University of California Global Health Institute opportunities and challenges

Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2011 Sep;25(3):499-509, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.idc.2011.06.001.

Authors

Haile T Debas¹, Thomas J Coates

Affiliation

¹ University of California Global Health Institute, University of California, 3333 California Street, Suite 285, San Francisco, CA 94143-0443, USA. hdebas@globalhealth.ucsf.edu

PMID: 21896355
DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2011.06.001

Abstract

The creation of the University of California Global Health Institute represents a paradigm shift in structure and function. Its 3 centers of expertise (Migration and Health, One Health, and Women's Health and Empowerment) not only involve all 10 of the University of California campuses but also bring together a wide range of disciplines from both the health and nonhealth sciences. They have created truly interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary programs that are addressing complex global health challenges of the twenty-first century, training future global health leaders, and forging international academic partnerships.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Academic Medical Centers*
Academies and Institutes / organization & administration*
Biomedical Research
California
Global Health*
Humans
Interdisciplinary Studies / trends*
Program Development*