Events

We organise and support events around the world that bring together voices from different sectors working in tropical medicine and global health.

Upcoming events

Dec 2024

RSTMH Research in Progress London

Research in Progress London, which is designed specifically for early career investigators to present their unpublished research in progress to peers and senior experts in all fields of tropical medicine and global health. Attendees will also have the opportunity to take part in guidance sessions and networking throughout the day.

Thursday 5 December 2024, 9:00AM - 5:00PM GMT

Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA

Jan 2025

Topics in Infection: 50 years in Clinical Infection

This annual one-day meeting is delivered as a partnership between RSTMH, Barts Health and the UK Health Security Agency. It brings together microbiologists, infectious disease physicians, infection control personnel and biomedical and clinical scientists to hear updates on recent “hot topics” in all aspects of infectious disease.

Friday 31 January 2025, 9:00AM - 6:30PM GMT

Royal College of Nursing, 20 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0RN

Past events

Oct 2024

RSTMH Annual General Meeting 2024

RSTMH's Annual General Meeting will take place on 10 October 2024 at the Max Nasatyr room, Coin Street neighbourhood centre, 108 Stamford Street, South Bank, London SE1 9NH at 5:00PM BST.

Thursday 10 October 2024, 5:00PM – 6:00PM BST

Max Nasatyr room, Coin Street neighbourhood centre, 108 Stamford Street, South Bank, London SE1 9NH

Oct 2024

RSTMH Annual Meeting 2024

Our 2024 Annual Meeting will bring together members, Fellows and supporters from around the world to share knowledge, hear about the latest research and ideas, and encourage new collaborations. This years theme is Tropical Medicine and Global Health: Innovations and Challenges.

Thursday 10 October 2024, 8:30AM - 7:00PM & Friday 11 October 2024, 8:30AM - 5:00PM BST

Coin Street Conference Centre, 108 Stamford St, London, SE1 9NH, UK

Aug 2024

Online RSTMH Research in Progress 2024

Our Research in Progress events are designed for early career investigators to present their unpublished research in progress to peers and senior experts in all fields of tropical medicine and global health.

Thursday 29 August 2024, 9:00AM - 4:30PM BST

Online

Jul 2024

RSTMH Research in Progress West Africa

Research in Progress West Africa, is a one-day meeting specifically designed to showcase ongoing research from students and those early in their careers carrying out research in the West Africa region. Attendees will also have the opportunity to take part in guidance sessions throughout the day.

Wednesday 31 July 2024, 9:15AM - 5:00PM WAT

The Nigerian Institute Of Medical Research, Lagos, Nigeria

Jul 2024

RSTMH Regional Meeting 2024 - West Africa

As part of our new 5-year strategy, we are delighted to announce the date for our first RSTMH Regional Meeting which will take place on the 30 July 2024 at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Lagos, Nigeria.

Tuesday 30 July 2024, 9:15AM - 5:00PM WAT

Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Lagos, Nigeria

Jul 2024

RSTMH In Conversation with Dr Luis Pizarro

This webinar will give attendees the opportunity to hear from Dr Luis Pizarro who has led the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) since September 2022. He also serves as founder and member of the Global Health 2030 think tank, as scientific advisor for Global Health at Sciences Po Paris, and as board member of Sidaction.

Tuesday 23 July 2024, 12:00 - 1:00PM BST

Online

Jul 2024

Dengue: Addressing the global health challenge

During this 90 minute webinar, we will delve a little deeper into some of the challenges faced in dealing with the global burden of dengue. This webinar will tackle areas of prevention, treatment, and research.

Thursday 11 July 2024, 12:00 - 1:30PM BST

Online

Jun 2024

RSTMH In Conversation with Dr Ebere Okereke

This webinar will give attendees the opportunity to hear from Dr Ebere Okereke a dedicated public health physician, recognised for her extensive expertise in shaping public health policy, designing strategic frameworks, and successfully executing complex health programs

Tuesday 25 June 2024, 12:00 - 1:00PM BST

Online

Jun 2024

President's Lecture and Reception: Is tropical medicine healthy?

RSTMH members and Fellows are invited to join Professor Jimmy Whitworth and the RSTMH team for this year’s President’s Lecture and Reception. Professor Philip Bejon will deliver this year's annual President's Lecture on the topic: 'Is tropical medicine healthy'.

Monday 10 June 2024, 5:30 - 8:00PM BST

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London, WC1E 7HT, UK

May 2024

The uses and challenges of AI in global health

Following interesting discussions at the RSTMH 2023 Annual Meeting around the ethics, challenges and opportunities of utilising AI in Global Health, we are delighted to be delivering this webinar in partnership with DNDi.

Thursday 30 May 2024, 12:00 - 1:30PM BST

Online

May 2024

How to get published: A guidance webinar

We are excited to announce that a guidance webinar on scientific publishing led by the RSTMH Managing Editor, Tom Pinfield, will be taking place on Thursday 23 May 2024 at 1 - 2.30pm BST. This webinar will be for RSTMH members and Fellows only.

Thursday 23 May 2024, 1:00 - 2:30PM BST

Online

Apr 2024

Online Event- RSTMH George Macdonald Medal talk: Professor Arjen M. Dondorp

In honour of World Malaria Day, Professor Arjen M. Dondorp will present is talk on the topic of antimalarial drug resistance in uncomplicated and severe falciparum malaria in Asia and Africa.

Thursday 18 April 2024, 1:00 - 2:00PM BST

Online

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RSTMH Annual Meeting 2023: The key themes of the day

In this blog, Tamar Ghosh, RSTMH Chief Executive, summarises the key themes that were covered during this year’s Annual Meeting. Taking place on the theme of ‘Tropical Medicine and Global Health: Priorities for the next 5 years’, the two day meeting featured keynotes, panel sessions and abstract presentations on some of the key issues in global health and tropical medicine.

20 Oct 2023

RSTMH Annual Meeting 2023: Photo gallery

Take a look at th photographs from the RSTMH Annual Meeting 2023.

18 Oct 2023

Tamar Ghosh: Looking back at the RSTMH Annual Meeting 2023

At the Annual Meeting last week, we were delighted to have the opportunity to hear about and discuss many of the biggest priorities for the next 5 years for global health and tropical medicine, as well as hear about some of the exciting research studies in progress by our members and Fellows.

06 Oct 2023

Planetary Health Conference 2020

Adebisi Yusuff Adebayo is an RSTMH Student Ambassador from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria and the Associate Director for Research at Global Health Focus. He attended the maiden edition of Planetary Health Conference in Banjul, The Gambia in January 2020.

14 Feb 2020

First Lassa fever conference takes place in Nigeria

The conference brought together the scientific community to reflect on what is known on the disease, describe gaps in treatment and prioritise the research agenda for the future.

28 Jan 2019

Mycetoma: “a scar on the human conscience”

Reflections on mycetoma and the sixth International Conference on Mycetoma in Khartoum, Sudan.

19 Feb 2019

New drugs and more collaboration needed to tackle antimicrobial resistance

The second international conference on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), novel drug discovery and development was held in Delhi between 17 and 19 March 2019. Drug resistance is one of RSTMH’s key priorities, so we were thrilled to support the event.

11 Apr 2019

The MSF Scientific Days 2019: a conference without borders

MSF Scientific Days bring together researchers, practitioners, academics and patient representatives each year to catalyse improvements in the quality of care provided to patients and populations at risk.

26 Apr 2019

Supporting the next generation of researchers in India – call for research ideas opens today!

As part of our five-year strategy, we are encouraging those working in and interested in tropical medicine and global health to start research into an aspect of this field that interests them.

19 Aug 2019

International Conference on NTDs taking place this December in Kenya

Cross-border partnership towards achieving control and elimination of NTDs

13 Sep 2019

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Upcoming events

RSTMH Research in Progress London

Topics in Infection: 50 years in Clinical Infection

Past events

RSTMH Annual General Meeting 2024

RSTMH Annual Meeting 2024

Online RSTMH Research in Progress 2024

RSTMH Research in Progress West Africa

RSTMH Regional Meeting 2024 - West Africa

RSTMH In Conversation with Dr Luis Pizarro

Dengue: Addressing the global health challenge

RSTMH In Conversation with Dr Ebere Okereke

President's Lecture and Reception: Is tropical medicine healthy?

The uses and challenges of AI in global health

How to get published: A guidance webinar

Online Event- RSTMH George Macdonald Medal talk: Professor Arjen M. Dondorp

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Read more about our events

RSTMH Annual Meeting 2023: The key themes of the day

RSTMH Annual Meeting 2023: Photo gallery

Tamar Ghosh: Looking back at the RSTMH Annual Meeting 2023

Planetary Health Conference 2020

First Lassa fever conference takes place in Nigeria

Mycetoma: “a scar on the human conscience”

New drugs and more collaboration needed to tackle antimicrobial resistance

The MSF Scientific Days 2019: a conference without borders

Supporting the next generation of researchers in India – call for research ideas opens today!

International Conference on NTDs taking place this December in Kenya

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