“Innovations in Health Systems, Technology, and the Environment for Equitable Care“
September 28 – 30, 2026 | Northwestern University | Chicago, USA
The SU/NU Global Health Knowledge Hub joint conference is an exciting partnership building opportunity to draw together academics and researchers, students, university administrators, practitioners, and stakeholders to celebrate and discover more about global health research, education, and engagement efforts throughout the world.
Call for Abstracts
*The abstract submission window is closed. All accepted applicants will receive more details about the presentation format, presenter expectations, and poster guidelines. Review: Poster Abstract Details
Conference Goals
- Strengthen and expand collaboration across five core working groups:
- Primary Care (including Human Longevity Lab)
- Biomedical Engineering
- Health Professions Education
- Infectious Disease and Genomics
- Climate, Health, and Environmental Engineering
- Build new connections and support emerging scholars through:
- New interdisciplinary partnerships
- Student and postgraduate engagement
- Cross-institutional collaboration opportunities
Why Participate?
- Showcase your work to an international audience
- Connect with collaborators across institutions and disciplines
- Engage with global health leaders and trainees
- Contribute to innovative solutions for equitable healthcare worldwide
Contacts
Northwestern University: Kate Klein: kate.klein@northwestern.edu
Stellenbosch University: Sarah van der Westhuizen: sarahvdw@sun.ac.za