Welcome to the Global Health Research Collaborative. We are happy to invite you to our first online summer workshop on global health research and field work training beginning July 13th, 2020. This collaborative includes more than forty experienced faculty members from Wayne State University and affiliated organizations. The aim of this workshop is to create a cohort of well-trained researchers around the world who will be mentored by our world class faculty and also have access to networking opportunities.

Putting this collaborative together has been a detailed and elaborative task. It was made possible by the efforts of an expert group of faculty members and an effective and industrious team of coordinators, to whom we owe our gratitude. This upcoming online workshop on global health research will serve as a platform for training, networking and collaborating with experienced mentors who are an invaluable resource toward the initiation of projects and accessing funding.

Wayne State University lies in the heart of the City of Detroit and is recognized as a leading urban research university. Students and faculty come to Wayne State from around the world to learn, grow, and share experiences and expertise. Historically, Detroit has always been an international hub for trade, commerce and innovation. Detroit is also a global leader in healthcare delivery and research. The University and its research collaborations now reach over 40 countries and their multidisciplinary research activities thrive through the shared focus of improving the health of populations around the globe.

We are delighted to greet you here and we look forward to engaging with you and growing together through knowledge, research, and service that builds international collaborations for the benefit of all people around the world. We would like this to be a continued and productive relationship that will enable truly effective global health research endeavors.