The Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Applied Studies (IDEAS) Initiative and the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health (IIGH) invite you to a virtual seminar featuring Dr. Keith Chirgwin, an independent advisor and consultant for several Drug & Vaccine Developers and Funders. Prior to retiring from the Gates Foundation in 2021, he oversaw regulatory strategy for the Foundation’s product development ... Read more
The 2024 US Presidential Election is already having profound impacts on the future of sexual and reproductive health and rights not only in the United States, but around the world. Politics have always had an outsized effect on SRHR issues – including abortion and contraceptive access, gender-affirming care, and HIV prevention and treatment services. More ... Read more
The USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health (IIGH), with support from the USC Office of the Provost, is pleased to host the USC Global Health Symposium on Friday, March 28, 2025 on the University Park Campus. This dynamic event will bring together faculty, students, and staff from across all corners of the USC campus ... Read more
In honor of Earth Day on April 22, 2025, the University of Southern California Institute on Inequalities in Global Health, in cooperation with HelpAge USA and HelpAge International, will highlight how local, national, and global actors are responding to the unequal impacts of climate change on the health of older adults. Climate change disproportionately impacts and exacerbates existing vulnerabilities ... Read more
The Trump administration's "America First" policies have significantly impacted global health research, not only through funding cuts to researchers and development partners, but through myriad restrictions to international collaboration, as well as significantly diminished support for global health organizations. The sudden and growing loss of funding and critical infrastructure has left researchers, program implementers and ... Read more
Are you a medical student or physician interested in health policy? Or a health policy professional interested in the role that physicians can play in policy advocacy? Please join us on September 18 to hear how physicians are leveraging their clinical experience, patient relationships, and professional networks to advocate for access to health care and public health. ... Read more
Since 2023, National Latino Physician Day (NLPD) has been held annually to celebrate Latino and Latina physicians who represent 6% of the medical workforce in the United States. This year’s USC NLPD celebration will coincide with an alumni reunion of KSOM’s Medical Counseling, Organizing, and Recruiting (Med-COR) program, which for 55 years has encouraged and ... Read more
In this moment, when the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) is under continuous political and ideological attack, the need for partnership has never been greater. Attacks on rights, on health, on services, and on people are not only stagnating progress, but destroying programs, halting research funding, and putting people at grave ... Read more
The USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health (IIGH) invites you to join us for our 2025 Student Symposium on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 12:00 pm PDT. Do you want to hear about the many possibilities IIGH is making available to USC students in the coming year? And do you want to hear from fellow students ... Read more
On Tuesday, February 3, the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health will host a virtual mixer for students interested in participating in the 2026 USC Global Health Case Competition. The mixer will be an opportunity for students to learn more about the competition and meet potential teammates. We will facilitate activities so you can get to know other students and build ... Read more
The USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health invites you to attend an in-person book discussion with the authors of ABORTION AND REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE: An Essential Guide for Resistance on Monday, February 9, at 4:00 pm PST. About the Book: This book highlights the ways in which abortion and bodily autonomy are under threat, fueled by overt white supremacy, racial ... Read more
All over the world, people are living longer, the population of older adults is growing, and in most places entire societies are aging. Inequalities, including those based on gender, sexuality, disability, socioeconomic status, and geographic diversity, impact us all throughout the life course. As we age, inequalities may be amplified, leading to significant variations in ... Read more
This program is open to all eligible individuals. Keck School of Medicine of USC operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.