We are honored to welcome Suzanne Babich as a keynote speaker at the 4th International Scientific Conference – 4 Healthy Academic Society, taking place from May 27–28, 2026, in Poreč, Croatia.
Expert in global health, leadership, and health policy
Dr. Babich is a practitioner scholar dedicated to leading and supporting change to improve the public’s health. As an Associate Dean of Global Health and Professor of Health Policy and Management at Indiana University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, she leads initiatives in global health education, research, and international collaboration.
Her expertise spans key areas shaping modern public health systems:
✅ Global health leadership and workforce development
✅ Health policy and policy evaluation
✅ People-centered health systems and service delivery
✅ Cultural competence in healthcare
✅ Public health education and innovation
Advancing global health through education and innovation
Dr. Babich is widely recognized for her work in developing innovative, interdisciplinary, and technology-driven approaches to global health education. She directs the Doctoral Program in Global Health Leadership, a unique professional distance doctoral degree program for mid- to senior-level health practitioners working full-time around the world.
Her international impact includes collaborations across Europe, Africa, and the United States, including her work with Maastricht University and EHESP. With support from the Rockefeller Foundation, she is also contributing to the development of a Pan-African doctoral program in health leadership.
Academic leadership and professional impact
Dr. Babich has held numerous leadership roles in global public health education and accreditation, including her work with:
Council on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
European Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation
Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health
An award-winning educator and experienced health communicator, she has authored multiple books and hundreds of articles translating scientific research into practical guidance for the public.
Dr. Babich will share her insights on global health leadership, innovation in public health education, and the importance of a global perspective in building resilient and effective health systems.
4HAS Conference: May 27–38, 2026
Poreč, Croatia
Join us and learn from one of the leading voices in global health and health policy!
Be part of this exciting discussion and register now: conference.unisport.hr
