160 Speaker Series - Building a Family With Dignity

Tuesday Oct 5, 2021, 4:00 PM → 5:00 PM America/New_York

Ingrid Daubechies Auditorium (Flatiron Institute)

People who are starting or growing their families are uniquely vulnerable during humanitarian disasters, whether it is from war, a weather event or a pandemic such as COVID-19. History indicates that the wellbeing of birthing people is an important bellwether for the wellbeing of all of us. During pregnancy through parenthood, daily life can be disrupted by shifting biological and social circumstances. Without attention, care and support, these disruptions lead to multiple forms of suffering: undertreated illnesses, economic disempowerment, isolation. People of color, immigrants, those living in underserved settings suffer most. In this talk, Neel Shah will talk about how we can build systems for childbirth that are more reliable, safe, empowering and, ultimately, more worthy of public trust.

Shah is the chief medical officer of Maven Clinic, the largest virtual clinic for women's and family health, and assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology at Harvard Medical School. A scientist and social entrepreneur, Shah is a globally recognized expert in designing solutions that improve equity and trustworthiness in health care.

EVENT SCHEDULE:
4:00 - 5:00 - Talk + Q&A
5:00 - 6:00 pm - Outdoor Reception 

Attending the Talk In-Person:
In a change from other 160 Speaker Series talks, this talk will be held in the Ingrid Daubechies Auditorium at 162 Fifth Avenue so that an outdoor reception on the 162 rooftop can follow. 

Streaming the Talk:
If you would like to watch the talk remotely, you can do so via the link below:
https://simonsfoundation.zoom.us/j/97388195025?pwd=VXNrbUkxYzNybGVBZDY1NlNIRFpkQT09
Passcode: 564619

The Simons Foundation’s 160 Speaker Series is a private lecture series for Simons Foundation, Euclidean, Gradian, Felicity House, Foundation for a Just Society, Math for America staff. All staff are encouraged to make every effort to attend these special events. 

Please contact ewood@simonsfoundation.org should you have any questions.