The Department of Global Health is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the 22^nd Annual Principles of STD/HIV Research Course. The Course was first held in 1993 with the aim of offering an intensive overview of the skills needed to pursue a research career in the field of STD. Since then, more than 1,500 participants have attended. Each year, an average of 100 participants from approximately 25 different countries attend the course.

This yea,r GSEC received 160 submissions from students in 37 countries. The judges selected 20 semi-finalist teams from universities in Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, the Philippines, Rwanda, Uganda, and the United States. Bangladesh is supporting the greatest number of teams (seven). A trade show and rounds of competition are held on campus and open to the public Monday-Thursday. Check the schedule for more details.

The Department of Global Health is excited to announce five funding opportunities for travel support and fieldwork experiences for graduate and professional students, and medical residents at the University of Washington.

Seattle, WA – Project Pepe, a new social impact campaign focusing on free confidential HIV testing for Latino men 18-25 years old was recently launched in the Seattle area through a National Institutes of Health grant to the University of Washington and King County.
Pepe’s mission is to draw attention to the importance of HIV testing, education and prevention in Latino communities. The campaign’s theme is “Test & Enjoy Life.” (Hazte la prueba y disfruta la vida.)