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The Biden Science Team—A moment for optimism

President Biden is sending encouraging signs that science will play a prominent role in his administration. This is welcome news for the global health community as well as for the United States.

Honoring the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. King’s comments at the 1966 convention of the Medical Committee for Human Rights were an inspirational call to action: “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and the most inhuman because it often results in physical death.”

Appreciation for Lincoln Chen's 14 Years as CMB President

The Board of Trustees of China Medical Board expresses its deep appreciation to Lincoln C. Chen, who retired on December 31, 2020 after a remarkable 14-year tenure as CMB President.

A Message from CMB's New President

Dr. Barbara J. Stoll introduces herself to the CMB community and expresses enthusiasm for her new role as President of CMB.

APEC Recognizes Fanghui Zhao for Cervical Cancer Research

CMB extends its congratulations to Dr. Fanghui Zhao of the Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, who has been awarded the 2020 Health Women Health Economy Research Prize from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).

China Medical Board Announces the Appointment of Dr. Barbara J. Stoll as President

Cambridge, MA, August 24, 2020. The Trustees of China Medical Board today announced the appointment of Dr. Barbara Joan Stoll as the next President of China Medical Board. Effective October 1, 2020 she will become President designate, and then President on January 1, 2021.

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Equity Initiative COVID-19 Actions: April Newsletter

Many EI Fellows are active in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating their commitment to advancing health equity during a time of unprecedented crisis. The April issue of the EI Newsletter highlights examples of Fellows’ recent actions – in professions related to governance, policymaking, health promotion, raising public awareness, social services, advocacy, media, the arts, and more.

UNFPA Recognizes Lincoln Chen as One of Its “Icons and Activists”

In naming Lincoln Chen one of its "Icons and Activists," the United National Population Fund recognizes his work in Bangladesh, early in his career, and his current efforts at CMB to support a new generation of healthcare leaders.

EI Annual Forum: Building Up the Equity Community

The 2020 Annual Forum was an opportunity to exchange deas and experiences, develop connections across cohorts, and solidify the identity of Equity Fellows, with the ultimate goal of multiplying the impact of the Equity Initiative and building a stronger regional community for health equity.

China Medical Board Commits US$2 Million to Help China Control the Novel Coronavirus Epidemic

The Board of CMB is pleased to announce a commitment of US$2 million to improve equipment and facilities of the China Consortium of Elite Teaching Hospitals (the Consortium) and through training, research, and international collaboration to assist China in developing a modern emergency preparedness and response system.

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