Members
Team
The Public Health Diplomacy Lab at the University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ is led by a multidisciplinary team committed to advancing global health through collaboration, innovation, and evidence-informed diplomacy. Our team comprises experts in public health, sociology, epidemiology, and international relations, working together to address complex health challenges and promote health access across borders.
Working Group
The Public Health Diplomacy Working Group serves as a global platform for collaboration among academic institutions, public health professionals, policymakers, and civil society organizations. Its primary aim is to advance the field of public health diplomacy by fostering dialogue, sharing best practices, and developing competencies essential for addressing global health challenges.
Key Objectives
- Enhance Collaboration: Facilitate partnerships among stakeholders to promote health equity and improve population health outcomes.
- Capacity Building: Develop and disseminate educational resources and training programs to equip public health professionals with diplomatic skills.
- Policy Development: Support the creation of evidence-based policies through research and consensus-building activities.
- Global Engagement: Engage with international organizations and networks to align efforts with global health priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Through these initiatives, the Working Group aims to strengthen the integration of diplomacy in public health practice, ensuring that health considerations are central to international relations and policy decisions.
Dr. Ashish Joshi
Dean and Distinguished Professor, School of Public Health at University of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½, TN, USA
International Public Health Diplomacy Advisory Group
The International Public Health Diplomacy Advisory Group supports brings together global health leaders, diplomats and policy experts dedicated to advancing the intersection of public health and international relations. The responsibility of the advisory group is to offer strategic guidance, promote cross-border collaboration and help shape the Lab’s efforts to train future health diplomats.
Dr. Josep Figueras
Director Emeritus of the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, Ambassador for the European Health Union Fellowships program
Dr. Lucia Linares
Project Manager of Young Forum Gastein (YFG) at European Health Forum Gastein
Dr. Henrique Barros
President of the Board of the Institute of Public Health of the University of Porto (ISPUP) and President (ASPHER). Porto, Portugal