It is undeniable that the world we live in today is vastly different from what we knew prior to March 2020. The sudden emergence and rapid spread of COVID-19 has resulted in the first—but likely not the last— pandemic of the 21st century. COVID-19 has provided a dramatic reminder of our global interconnectedness and of the direct linkage between health and economic development. 

I’ve been inspired by a number of our Institute members who have effectively pivoted their research activities to understand the spread of the virus, track vaccine development and vaccine trials, and assist with local surveillance initiatives. In this newsletter, we highlight some of that work and will continue to provide updates in the future. I hope that you and your families and communities remain well and healthy. Read the full welcome.

Check out these recent publications by MSGH alumni:

Amber Lalla '17 and Katherine Ginsbach '17:
"Exploring sources of insecurity for Ethiopian Oromo and Somali women who have given birth in Kakuma Refugee Camp: A Qualitative Study"

Desmond Jumbam '16:
"How (not) to write about global health" and
"Investing in surgery: a value proposition for African leaders"

Alexander Mabry '19:
"Mdm2-mediated neddylation of pVHL blocks the induction of antiangiogenic factors"