Banda Global Forum

Banda Global Forum
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Banda Global Forum, your premier podcast destination for bold conversations in global health, academia, leadership, and career strategy.
Our two flagship series, "Global Health Uncensored" and "The Scholars Table," feature candid discussions with world-renowned experts, influential thought leaders, and inspiring scholars. We tackle critical issues and highlight powerful stories shaping today’s global professionals.
Join us for real talk, actionable advice, and transformative ideas tailored for ambitious leaders, early-career professionals, and global change-makers.
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Content Themes
Key themes include global health challenges, leadership development, and career strategies. Episodes cover impactful topics such as Africa’s vaccine future with Dr. Ndembi, student leadership experiences at Johns Hopkins, and the emergence of genomics in Africa through insights from Dr. Ene-Obong. The focus areas revolve around critical public health issues, academic insights, and paths to career advancement.

Welcome to the Banda Global Forum, your premier podcast destination for bold conversations in global health, academia, leadership, and career strategy.
Our two flagship series, “Global Health Uncensored” and “The Scholars Table,” feature candid discussions with world-renowned experts, influential thought leaders, and inspiring scholars. We tackle critical issues and highlight powerful stories shaping today’s global professionals.
Join us for real talk, actionable advice, and transformative ideas tailored for ambitious leaders, early-career professionals, and global change-makers.
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Banda Khalifa sits down with Professor Sandro Galea, one of the most influential voices in global public health, to explore the future of health education, equity in admissions, and the next frontier of innovation at Washington University’s new School of Public Health.
About Our Guest:
Professor Galea is the Margaret C. Ryan Dean of the School of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis, and holds the prestigious Eugene S. and Constance Kahn Distinguished Professorship. A global leader and academic visionary, he’s reshaping how we think about public health education and leadership in the 21st century.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The mission and distinctiveness of WashU’s brand-new School of Public Health
A bold vision for inclusive and equitable graduate admissions
The future of financial access and scholarship models in public health education
How climate change, AI, and data science are being integrated into the curriculum
Candid advice for students, early-career professionals, and aspiring leaders in public health

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