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2026 Global Health Research Day

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The event promotes global health work, creates networking opportunities within the global health community, and inspires more interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaborations.  

Keynote Speaker
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Brian Drummond

Brian Drummond, MD, FAAEM, is a Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Tucson and an emergency physician at Banner University Medical Center. His work focuses on the intersection of climate change, environmental exposures, and human health, with particular attention to extreme heat, health equity, and sustainable healthcare systems. Dr. Drummond is a co-founder of Arizona Health Professionals for Climate Action, where he works to advance clinician education, research, and advocacy related to climate and public health. Through his clinical teaching, research collaborations, and public engagement, he emphasizes practical, evidence-based approaches to addressing climate-related health risks in emergency and global health settings.

Zachary Elwell, MD

Resident Award

The Global Surgery Equity Curriculum: A Digital, Open Access Course on the Equitable Practice of Global Surgery

Author: Zachary Elwell, MD

Lauren Cruz with research poster

Student Award

Migrant Deaths in the El Paso Sector: Examining Geographic Disparities in Mortality and Recovery

Author: Lauren Cruz

Thomas Brower

Overall Award

Cancer Prevention Landscape in Arizona and Peru

Author: Thomas Brower