Come join us for a special presentation (in French) by Justine Michel, microbiology advisor at Médecins sans frontières (Doctors Without Borders), on humanitarian action in the francophone world and beyond. This event, held in conjunction with Professor Karen James' "French for Global Development and Humanitarian Action" course, is open to all, especially students learning French who are interested in working in the medical, public health, global development, or international affairs fields.
Friday, April 18, 10-11:15 in NAU 211
We are also happy to invite all students to an informal lunch and Q and A session with Justine immediately following her presentation. This gathering will take place in NCH 349 from 11:30-1. Students, faculty, and staff should feel free to stop by to meet Justine, grab a bite to eat, and chat.
The event is sponsored by the Department of French and the UVa Center of Excellence of the French Embassy, and is part of a grant project on French and the Health Professions spearheaded by Prof. Janet Horne and colleagues at Washington University in Saint Louis, the University of Florida, and Johns Hopkins University. We are also proud to partner with the UVa Center for Global Health Equity.
Again, all are welcome. While the 10-11:15 session will be held in French, the lunch will be bilingual.
Justine's bio is below.
Justine Michel is a microbiology advisor at MSF, currently based in New York. Justine began her career in the marine biology research field before becoming a microbiology laboratory technician in the Necker Children's Hospital in Paris for over six years. She joined MSF in 2016, starting as a microbiology lab manager at the project level, and later working as the microbiology regional referent in the Middle East.
Since 2019, Justine has overseen microbiology diagnosis access for MSF in multiple projects ranging from acute trauma and reconstructive surgery in the Middle East, to pediatric sepsis in West Africa. She works with colleagues focused on Infection Prevention and Control, antimicrobial stewardship, and pharmacy, to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to antimicrobial resistance in these contexts.
