Disease Spotlight

Even with today's medical advances, many infectious and chronic diseases have a strong presence throughout the world. These diseases are major causes of death, disability, and socio-economic difficulty. The Institute for Global Health has highlighted a few of these prominent diseases.

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“Shanghai Breast Cancer Survival Study: New Findings and Opportunities”, Dr. Xiao-Ou Shu, Tuesday, July 8th from 9:00 – 10:00 am, 2525 West End Ave, 6th Floor Executive Boardroom.

Middle Tennessee Global Health Initatives Database IGH introduces the Middle Tennessee Global Health Database

Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator - Mozambique Job Posting

Clinical Advisor - Mozambique Job Posting

International Reserach Clinical Fellows and Scholars Program information

SAVE THE DATE! Global Health Community Forum, February 27, 2009

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