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The second webinar in the Columbia HICCC Cancer Series, “Head and Neck Cancer: From Diagnosis to Therapy” brought together leading oncologists  from India and the U.S. to explore comprehensive care strategies across every stage of the cancer journey. The series aims to facilitate knowledge exchange and promote research collaborations on different types of cancer between the two countries. 

As part of the Climate Collective Foundation’s flagship event, Climate Startup Week 2025, Columbia Global Center Mumbai, in collaboration with Columbia Business School’s Jerome A. Chazen Institute, hosted an exclusive strategy workshop designed for early-stage climate startups. The session was led by Professor Nataliya Wright, Assistant Professor of Business Management Division of Columbia Business School, known for her expertise in guiding startups through growth challenges.

On April 30, Columbia Global Center Mumbai connected Indian scholars with Columbia University faculty in a Virtual Workshop for Fulbright Aspirants. Designed to address a common hurdle in the Fulbright-Nehru application process—finding the right faculty mentor—the workshop provided an opportunity for one-on-one academic engagement and exploration of collaborative research pathways.

Early-career scholars who hold refugee status or have been forcibly displaced are invited to apply until March 19, 2025.

Our "Navigating Climate Risks" fireside chat on climate risk management, emphasizing innovation, finance, and sustainability metrics.

Our recent webinar, moderated by Dr. Anil K. Rustgi of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC), brought together leading experts from India and the U.S. to explore cutting-edge advancements in breast cancer genetics and treatment.

Collaborations seeded in the Yusuf Hamied Faculty Fellowship Program are poised to improve public health in India in potentially dramatic ways.

 

Columbia Global is now accepting applications for a suite of funding opportunities for faculty and researchers.

On October 8, Columbia Global Center Mumbai hosted a panel discussion on "Innovative Healthcare Approaches for Underserved Communities" to explore diverse and innovative strategies to address health disparities in underserved populations.

The annual 24-hour online event leverages our collective strength to support people and programs to shape the future and help solve global issues.

Our recent fireside chat with Prof Vishal Misra, Vice-Dean Computing and AI, Columbia Engineering and Harsh Jain, CEO, Dream Sports, explored how AI can be leveraged to discover new frontiers in sports and academia

This edition of Columbia Global Lens is a two-part series where we explore our work to address inequality and injustice around the globe.