18 episodes
What is Global Health? What is Global Health?
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Health--a central factor of every human life across the world. Yet, much of the discussion
around important health issues remains limited to specialized professionals. To break down
these boundaries, the “What is Global Health” podcast creates meaningful and shareable
interviews between influential global health professionals and students. We cover relevant,
current issues in public health, including health policy, environmental health, and epidemiology.
Ran entirely by student interviewers, our podcast also offers a creative, fresh approach to
intersectional topics, such as mental health or patient narratives, under the umbrella theme of
public health.
The podcast works to spread accessibility of public & global health beyond the academic and professional world. Through conversational dialogue, we hope to increase public awareness of public & global health issues as well as inspire new interest in the field. The “What is Global Health” podcast is produced by the Journal of Global Health, the most widely-distributed student public health journal in the country.
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Dietary Restrictions in College Life | Jem Hanan | Joseph Hedaya
In this episode of What is Global Health, Eliana Weinsaft speaks with Barnard student Jem Hanan and The Cooper Union School student Joseph Hedaya on factors that make it difficult to eat food due to dietary restrictions and meal plan regulations on college campuses. College students were interviewed for this podcast to hear their thoughts…
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Tuberculosis and the Training of Treatment: A Dive into the Flip Side of Global Health | Professor Bill Bower
Professor Bill Bower Image credit: https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/profile/bill-bower-mph In this episode of “What is Global Health,” Kyle Tong speaks with Professor Bill Bower about the training of lay health workers, the current Tuberculosis landscape, and Bower’s extensive experiences in global health. Professor Bill Bower is a Special Lecturer in Population and Family Health at the Columbia University Mailman…
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Careers in Research: How to be In the Know as an Undergraduate | Professor Rachel Austin
Professor Rachel Austin Image Credit: https://barnard.edu/profiles/rachel-narehood-austin In this episode of “What is Global Health,” Eliana Weinsaft (BC’27) spoke with Professor Rachel Austin from Barnard College’s Chemistry Department about her research journey, and what students should keep in mind if considering a career in science or research. Professor Austin gives insight into opportunities within the institution and…
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Infant Breastfeeding, Nutrition and Growth in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (Part 2) | Dr. Valerie Flaherman
This episode is a continuation of the last episode. Lucia Arico-Muendel speaks with Dr. Valerie Flaherman more about her research on infants in low- to middle-income countries, focusing on ethical considerations, COVID complications, results and next steps. Dr. Flaherman is a pediatrician and global health researcher at the University of California, San Francisco. Her research…
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Infant Breastfeeding, Nutrition and Growth in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (Part 1) | Dr. Valerie Flaherman
In this episode of WiGH, Lucia Arico-Muendel speaks with Dr. Valerie Flaherman about her research on how breastfeeding and formula-feeding regimens affect infant growth during the first month of life, mainly in low-income countries such as Guinea Bissau and Uganda. Dr. Flaherman is a pediatrician and global health researcher at the University of California, San…
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Data Science in Public Health | Dr. Mary Beth Terry
In this episode of “What is Global Health,” Monica Manmadkar spoke with Dr. Mary Beth Terry from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health on the malaria epidemic. Dr. Terry gives insight into how data science is being used increasingly in public health analyses and research. Dr. Terry is a professor at the Mailman School…
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