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Working Groups
- Climate Change and Health Intervention
- Climate Change, Nutrition and Health
- Climate Change, Migration and Health
- Climate sensitive infectious disease lab (CSIDlab)
- Climate-smart Health Systems
- Design and implementation research in global health
- Digital Global Health
- Disease Control in Disadvantaged Populations
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Epidemiology of Transition
- FAIR and ethical data and sample reuse
- Field Epidemiology Research in German Public Health
- Global Child Health
- Global Health and Economics Research Group
- Global Health Diagnostics
- Global Health Policies and Systems
- Health Economics and Health Financing
- Implementation research for prevention and disease control
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases
- Non-communicable disease (NCD) in LMICs
- Oral Health
- Vector Borne Diseases and Geo Health
The Global Child Health - Youth Advisory Board (GCH-YAB)
Engaging adolescents from diverse backgrounds, ages, genders and geographical regions – specifically considering marginalized youth – and valuing their perspectives, can provide valuable insights and ensure that research and interventions truly address their needs. The establishment of the GCH-YAB is an excellent initiative to involve young individuals in shaping the research process.
The GCH-YAB can inform various aspects of our research by:
a) Determining priority areas and topics for research to play a crucial role in identifying priority areas and topics for research. By actively involving children and adolescents in discussions and consultations, the board can gather their insights, experiences, and concerns related to child health. This will help ensure that the research undertaken by the working group aligns with the actual needs and challenges faced by young individuals.
b) Designing and conceptualizing research projects by engaging in dialogue with the board members, researchers can gain a better understanding of the perspectives and preferences of children and adolescents. This input can influence the research methodology, data collection tools, and the overall design of the projects to ensure they are inclusive and relevant.
c) Supporting project implementation and youth inclusion as well as to contribute ideas on how to engage young participants, provide feedback on research protocols, and suggest strategies for reaching out to diverse populations. This collaborative approach will enhance the inclusivity and impact of the research conducted by the working group.
d) Translating the findings into actionable recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders.
By actively involving children and adolescents through the HGCH-YAB, the Heidelberg Global Child Health Working Group can incorporate their perspectives and experiences into the research process, ensuring that the findings and recommendations are more representative, relevant, and impactful.
More information and details to follow soon
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Working Groups
- Climate Change and Health Intervention
- Climate Change, Nutrition and Health
- Climate Change, Migration and Health
- Climate sensitive infectious disease lab (CSIDlab)
- Climate-smart Health Systems
- Design and implementation research in global health
- Digital Global Health
- Disease Control in Disadvantaged Populations
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Epidemiology of Transition
- FAIR and ethical data and sample reuse
- Field Epidemiology Research in German Public Health
- Global Child Health
- Global Health and Economics Research Group
- Global Health Diagnostics
- Global Health Policies and Systems
- Health Economics and Health Financing
- Implementation research for prevention and disease control
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases
- Non-communicable disease (NCD) in LMICs
- Oral Health
- Vector Borne Diseases and Geo Health