Programs
IMMUNEQUITY
IMMUNEQUITY is a Western-led international public-private research initiative reimagining how an HIV cure is developed by making scientific innovation, affordability, manufacturability and equitable access integral from the outset. Bringing together researchers, industry, communities and partners in Canada, Uganda and internationally, the initiative combines biomedical discovery with frugal engineering, local manufacturing, community engagement and health-system implementation. Through partnerships including Uganda’s Joint Clinical Research Centre and Makerere University, IMMUNEQUITY aims not only to advance an accessible HIV cure, but also to establish a new model for developing biomedical innovations that can reach the communities most affected by disease.
Frugal Biomedical Innovations is a multidisciplinary initiative at Western University advancing the co-design, development and deployment of affordable, context-appropriate medical technologies that improve access to healthcare in remote and low-resource settings. Working alongside researchers, clinicians, communities and end users across Northern Canada and Africa, FBI develops high-performance, low-cost health technologies designed around local priorities and realities. From design through implementation, the initiative brings together engineering, health and community expertise to translate innovation into equitable and sustainable healthcare solutions where they are needed most.
The Master of Management of Applied Science (MMASc) in Global Health Systems Program
The Master of Management of Applied Sciences (MMASc) Program in Global Health Systems in Africa (GHS-A) is a 12-month, comprehensive professional degree program that provides an environment for transdisciplinary and holistic approaches to becoming global leaders. Thematic areas committed to combat poverty, hunger, disease, and environmental degradation while promoting the health and
