- Date
- 28/11/2023
- Hour
- 9.00 -14.15 h
- Place
- Sala Àgora CosmoCaixa Barcelona (C/ Isaac Newton, 26, 08022 Barcelona)
The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is organising the International Partnership Forum on 28 November 2023 at the CosmoCaixa Barcelona. The aim of this event is to foster conversations on pressing issues in Global Health between diverse stakeholders. Another goal is to showcase the institution's forthcoming strategy, with the purpose of gathering insights from the participants.
The global health context is more complex than ever today. We are just beginning to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, and now, we are confronted with multiple complex crises while also striving for a more equitable distribution of power among international players. Simultaneously, we are witnessing groundbreaking scientific advancements amid a decline in public trust in scientific evidence. In this intricate scenario, strong partnerships between stakeholders are essential. Despite differences in origin, composition, structure, or resources, they all share a common goal: to enhance global health for the benefit of everyone.
During this forum, participants will be encouraged to present their novel ideas and creative solutions, aiming to drive innovation and cooperation in an ever-changing environment. We work towards creating spaces for knowledge exchange, fostering the building of lasting and meaningful relationships that transcend borders and differences.
To secure your place, please complete the registration form.
Programme:
9.00 - 9.15 AM. Inaugural Ceremony
- HRH the Infanta Cristina of Spain, Director of the International Area of the ”la Caixa” Foundation and President of the Board of Trustees of ISGlobal.
- Carmen Cabezas, Secretary of Public Health, Generalitat de Catalunya
- Antón Leis, Director, Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation, Government of Spain
9:15 - 9.45 AM. Presentation of ISGlobal’s Strategy: Shaping a Sustainable Global Health Agenda
- Antoni Plasència, General Director, ISGlobal
- Denise Naniche, Scientific Director, ISGlobal
9.45 - 10.15 AM. Keynote Address
- Introduction: Judith Garcia-Aymerich, Research Professor, ISGlobal
- Samba Sow, General Director, Institut National de Santé Publique Mali and CVD-Mali
10.15 - 11.15 AM. PANEL 1: Searching for an Effective and Equitable Preparedness Model in the Era of Systemic Health Crises
The panel will focus on the intricacies of systemic health crises. Together, we will explore the complexities surrounding emergency preparedness and response and the challenges posed by scientific, financial, institutional, and legal aspects of preparedness models. Reflecting on the lessons from COVID-19, we will delve into the pivotal role of science in addressing these crises.
- Introduction: Elisabeth Cardis, ISGlobal
- Helena Legido-Quigley, Imperial College London
- Katherine Ginsbach, O’Neill Institute
- Oliver Morgan, WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence
Moderation: Gonzalo Fanjul, ISGlobal
11.15 - 11.45 AM. Coffee break
11.45 - 12.45 PM. PANEL 2: Opportunities and Needs in the Future Scientific Landscape of Global Health. Insights from the Global South
The panel will convene experts and leaders in the global health field to explore and discuss the impact of contemporary cutting-edge scientific advancements on global health and the challenges that arise in this context. The focus will be on the Global South's perspective, which is often overlooked in the realm of innovative research.
- Introduction: Quique Bassat, ISGlobal
- Carla de Freitas, Fundação Osvaldo Cruz, Fiocruz
- Martinho do Carmo Dgedge, Fundação Manhiça
- Phillipe Duneton, UNITAID
Moderation: Adelaida Sarukhan, ISGlobal
12.45 - 1.45 PM. PANEL 3: An Integrated Approach to Address the Planet’s Health Crisis
The panel aims to explore the current status of planetary boundaries, the intersection of climate and health, the challenges posed by zoonotic diseases through the One Health perspective, and the concept of planetary health. Experts from diverse disciplines will discuss the interplay of these issues and seek integrated solutions. Embracing a holistic approach to discuss the health of the planet, the discussion will promote cross-disciplinary dialogue to ensure a sustainable and healthier future.
- Introduction: Ivana Cvijanovic, ISGlobal
- Benoit Miribel, One Sustainable Health for All Foundation
- David Savitz, Brown University
- Fernando Valladares, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
- María Neira, Department of Public Health and Environment, WHO
Moderation: Cathryn Tonne, ISGlobal
1.45 - 2.15 PM. Closing Session: Summary of Conclusions from the Event and Institutional Closure
- Introduction: Antoni Plasència, General Director, ISGlobal
- Annette Peters, Chair, External Advisory Committee, ISGlobal, and Institute of Epidemiology, Helmholtz Zentrum München
- Quique Bassat, Incoming General Director, ISGlobal
