ICHAD Monthly Monitor November 2023
Greetings during this month of giving thanks. We are thrilled to share the remarkable strides we have made throughout the month. We recently received recognition... Read More
News
ICHAD’s November Gathering: A Joyous Celebration at Dr. Mitra Naseh’s Home
This November, ICHAD continued its tradition of fostering unity and cultural diversity, this time at the welcoming home of Dr. Mitra Naseh, Associate Professor and... Read More
Bridges2Scale Study Consolidates Achievements in 3-day Community Engagement
This month, the Bridges2Scale study held a three-day community engagement meeting at Hotel Brovad in Masaka, Uganda. The study lead principal investigator, Dr. Fred Ssewamala, was... Read More
NIMH at 75: Director Gordon Commends ICHAD’s Role in Mental Health Research
As the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) celebrates its 75th year of groundbreaking contributions to mental health research, Director Joshua A. Gordon emphasized the... Read More
ICHAD Speaker Series: Tuesday, December 05 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Presented by Dr. Massy Mutumba
Open Classroom | Unlocking Potential: Holistic Approaches to Supporting Adolescent Mental Health in School Settings In the dynamic landscape of today’s educational environments, adolescents in... Read More
ICHAD Speaker Series: Wednesday, November 15 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Presented by Dr. Agnes Kiragga
The International Center for Child Health and Development (ICHAD) Speaker Series is pleased to feature Dr. Agnes Kiragga, a seasoned Research Scientist currently leading the... Read More
ICHAD Monthly Monitor October 2023
Welcome back to the ICHAD newsletter! This edition is extra special as we are celebrating one of our very own, Portia Nartey, a true trailblazer... Read More
Strong Families Help Improve Mental Health of Young Girls in Uganda, New Study Shows
UGANDA – A recent study in southern Uganda, done by the International Center for Child Health and Development (ICHAD), shows that when families are united... Read More
From Ghana to the Brown School: Portia Nartey Breaks Barriers and Champions Women’s Education
Amidst the esteemed halls of the Brown School stands Portia Nartey, a beacon of hope, determination, and inspiration. As a doctoral student and ICHAD Study... Read More
M-Suubi Study Empowers Educators to Combat HIV Stigma and Depression
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a significant global health concern, often accompanied by the silent battle of depression. This comorbidity stems from the emotional impact... Read More
ICHAD Monthly Monitor September 2023
Welcome to ICHAD’s newsletter! As we journey a month deep into the new academic year, we are thrilled to update you on our September milestones... Read More
Tutlam Receives $720,000 NIH Research Career Development Award to Address Intergenerational Trauma among Refugee Children in the United States
Dr. Nhial Tutlam, assistant professor at the Brown School and associate director for research at the International Center for Child Health and Development (ICHAD) at... Read More
ICHAD’s Annual Welcome Party: A Blend of Cultures and Unity
As the golden leaves of fall begin to hint at their appearance, ICHAD celebrated the dawn of a new academic year in the most memorable... Read More
ICHAD Monthly Monitor Summer 2023
Welcome to ICHAD’s new newsletter! We have a new look and are excited to share highlights from a very busy and productive summer. In this... Read More
NEW STUDY: BRIDGES2SCALE
Ssewamala, Powell and colleagues awarded $3.5M to study implementation strategies of scaling up economic empowerment interventions in Uganda Fred Ssewamala, the William E. Gordon Distinguished... Read More
May 2023 Newsletter
Greetings from the ICHAD and SMART Africa Teams! We wrap up the spring semester with graduation celebrations, a full roster of research activities in the... Read More
ICHAD SMART Africa Dissemination meeting Featured in the Newvision
The ICHAD SMART Africa dissemination meeting held on Friday, May 26, 2023, received notable coverage in the renowned NewVision Newspaper. Take a moment to peruse... Read More
ICHAD at the Brown School Celebrates Eleven Team Members Entering Graduate Programs
The International Center for Child Health and Development (ICHAD) at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) has a strong track record of... Read More
April 2023 Newsletter
Ten Years of Impact As we celebrate our 10th anniversary this year, we have had many opportunities to reflect on our Center’s growth into a team... Read More
ICHAD Publishes Journal Supplement on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Collaboration
The International Center for Child Health and Development (ICHAD) and SMART Africa Centers at the Brown School recently published a supplemental issue titled, “South to South... Read More
2023 Forum on Child and Adolescent Global Health Research and Capacity Building
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March 2023 Newsletter
ICHAD is Celebrating! This month, we welcomed new team members to our St. Louis and Kampala offices and our active studies are in full swing.... Read More
10th Anniversary Celebration
For full 10th Anniversary Celebration program information, click here.