Global Health UMC Utrecht

** project update** This week we’ve kicked off the Universiteit Utrecht public engagement project “Aperture, Depth of Field and Multimorbidity” where we use #photovoice to get a better perspective (aperture) and richer understanding (depth of field) of patient experiences with multimorbidity in rural #Mozambique 🇲🇿 Thank you for all the efforts Olga Cambaco and Ana Mocumbi (NCDI Poverty Network; Universidade Eduardo Mondlane) in working with us on this exciting initiative. The outcome of this work will directly support broader stakeholder engagement and ongoing efforts to strengthen people-centred approaches to #multimorbidity care. * All persons provided consent for use of these photo’s to support dissemination of the project. #globalhealth #implementationscience #publicengagement #unheardvoices

"Youth should be in the cockpit of global health. Let this be a bold start. Show us the way." Encouraging words by Louise Agersnap during today's Opening Ceremony! The Global Model WHO 2024 has officially begun. Delegates from over 50 countries around the world are coming together, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared passion for global health. It is the first time a United Nations agency is hosting a simulation of a major UN governing body, making this year's GMWHO extra special! A highlight during the Opening Ceremony was the powerful speech from World Health Organization's Deputy Director General Michael Ryan, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and consensus-building in creating impactful health agreements. The upcoming days, we will work hard to find this consensus when looking for solutions to urgent global health problems. We are very grateful to be here in Geneva and to have this extraordinary opportunity to attend this conference as delegates! We look forward to what is next. __________________________________________________________________ #YouthForGlobalHealth #GlobalHealth #YouthEmpowerment #MeaningfulYouthEngagement #ModelWHO Francine Pieternella, Jurstin Paesch, Ryvann Soerohardjo, Drs. Shivan Kalika, Tayzir Sambo, Joshua Karwofodi, Nienke Ostermann, Thorsten van Dijk, Beyza Köktaș, Marta Alina Monikowska, Ali Reza Lotfy, Cecilia Balzer, Lara Lynn Vooijs, Lara van Schaick, Camilla Alay Llamas, George Downward, Joyce Browne

📚 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡 ''𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘹𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘪𝘤𝘳𝘰- 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘕𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘋𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 (𝘈𝘜𝘙𝘖𝘙𝘈 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵)'' How do micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) affect our health, especially during critical periods like pregnancy and early development? With growing evidence that MNPs can cross the placental barrier, the AURORA Project has set out to explore this pressing question. In this interdisciplinary study, our colleagues Amanda Durkin, Runyu Zou, Virissa Lenters and Roel Vermeulen develop advanced methods to measure MNPs and related chemicals in human tissues, conducting extensive toxicological and epidemiological assessments, and following 800 mother-child pairs across Europe. The goal: to understand how MNP exposure affects maternal and child health outcomes, such as placental function, immune responses, and growth and development. The research will ultimately lead to a comprehensive risk assessment framework, helping to address gaps in MNP health impact data and shape future policies. Early findings are expected in 2025, so stay tuned! 🔗 Learn more about the AURORA project on this webpage: [https://lnkd.in/eS8mQFA8] Read the full article in JMIR Publications (JMIR Research Protocols): [https://lnkd.in/eEgVhvuV]

New year, new beginning? We are looking for an allround grant advisor to complement our team! Feel free to reach out if you’d like to learn more about the position. https://lnkd.in/ex7UtnRh #researchmanagement #RMA #EARMA #ARMANL #UMCUtrecht

This morning, our delegation was welcomed at UNAIDS for a presentation about the organization by Kaori Kawarabayashi. After this insightful session, Feng Ding gave us a tour of the World Health Organization Emergency Operations Centre, while sharing his experiences as an Emergency Officer. We want to thank Dorine van der Wal again for organizing this program for us and for speaking to us about meaningful youth engagement. We are very grateful to all speakers for answering the many questions that we had. What an inspiring start to this week in Geneva! --------- #YouthForGlobalHealth #GlobalHealth #YouthEmpowerment #MeaningfulYouthEngagement #ModelWHO Francine Pieternella, Jurstin Paesch, Ryvann Soerohardjo, Drs. Shivan Kalika, Tayzir Sambo, Joshua Karwofodi, Nienke Ostermann, Thorsten van Dijk, Beyza Köktaș, Marta Alina Monikowska, Ali Reza Lotfy, Cecilia Balzer, Lara Lynn Vooijs, Lara van Schaick, Camilla Alay Llamas, George Downward, Joyce Browne

❗ Aanvraagronde ROSANNA Fonds voor Vrouwen ❗ Ben jij of ken jij een getalenteerde vrouwelijke student of onderzoeker aan de Universiteit Utrecht die financiële steun nodig heeft om academische ambities waar te maken? Mis de kans niet om een ROSANNA Fonds voor Vrouwen beurs aan te vragen – de deadline is 1 december 2024! 💼 Het ROSANNA Fonds voor Vrouwen - opgericht door prof. dr. Rosi Braidotti en prof. dr. Anneke Smelik - ondersteunt vrouwelijke studenten en onderzoekers in hun academische loopbaan aan de Universiteit Utrecht. Het fonds biedt financiële steun tot een maximum van €5.000, afgestemd op de situatie en plannen van de kandidaat. Door financiële barrières weg te nemen, willen we ervoor zorgen dat geen enkele getalenteerde wetenschapster buiten de boot valt. 👉 Geïnteresseerd? Dien je aanvraag in vóór 1 december en zet de volgende stap in jouw academische reis! Meer weten? https://lnkd.in/etuAVUP --- ❗ Application round ROSANNA Fund for Women ❗ Are you or do you know a talented female student or researcher at Utrecht University who needs financial support to realise academic ambitions? Don't miss the chance to apply for a ROSANNA Fund for Women scholarship - the deadline is 1 December 2024! 💼 The ROSANNA Fund for Women - founded by Prof Dr Rosi Braidotti and Prof Dr Anneke Smelik - supports female students and researchers in their academic careers at Utrecht University. The fund offers financial support up to a maximum of €5,000, tailored to the candidate's situation and plans. By removing financial barriers, we want to ensure that no talented scholar is left out. 👉 Interested? Submit your application before 1 December and take the next step in your academic journey! Find out more https://lnkd.in/eTtGP7G8 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Utrecht University) Utrecht Life Sciences Utrecht University - Faculty of Humanities Faculty of Geosciences (Utrecht University) Faculty of Science (Utrecht University) Rechtsgeleerdheid Universiteit Utrecht Faculteit Sociale Wetenschappen (Universiteit Utrecht)

For UMC Utrecht & Utrecht University students interested in Global Health: the International Affairs department of the Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport has 4 internship positions: 👇

This week model World Health Organization will take place in Geneva! We wish the students from this joint delegation from UMC Utrecht / Universiteit Utrecht, Anton de Kom Universiteit van Suriname, University of Aruba and University of Curaçao Dr. Moises da Costa Gomez (UoC) a wonderful learning expertise and a good time together! 🎤🌍 Utrecht University Centre for Global Challenges (UGlobe)

I am very happy to share that I successfully defended my PhD thesis on 3rd October. It was a wonderful day!   In my thesis, “Secondary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease. Global perspectives”, I researched cardiovascular risk factors and medication use in CHD patients through a global health and health equity lens.   I am very grateful for celebrating this milestone with family, friends, and colleagues who joined the beautiful ceremony (and the great party!). Special thanks to the team Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch, Ilonca Vaartjes, Diederick (Rick) E. Grobbee, MD, PhD, FESC, for the guidance and support during the past years. Thank you as well to the opponents, Prof Fabrice Martens, Helga Gardarsdottir, Pim van der Harst, Maryam Kavousi, Michiel Bots, and Niek De Wit, for the thoughtful questions and lively discussion. And of course, many thanks to my paranymphs Lieke Van Den Brekel and Pauline Kiss for the support and for making this day so special!

📢 Job alert! We have an exciting position for a PhD-candidate who is keen to innovate clinical trials, with the aim to improve the inclusion of underserved and underrepresented populations and to achieve equitable access to clinical research in Europe. Mira Zuidgeest UMC Utrecht #clinicaltrials #diversity https://lnkd.in/eSQ9eumc