Speaking and Media

Our Engagements: Past & Upcoming

Sharing our work and research findings with the broader research community is an essential part of I+HEAL’s mission to break down barriers to health and justice. Explore the links below to learn about upcoming and recent talks, conferences, media mentions, and lab happenings with the I+HEAL team.

Featured Engagement
Switzerland
I+HEAL has engaged with international partners in Switzerland, advancing our mission of health equity on a global stage. Details on past and future Switzerland engagements coming soon.
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Invited Talks & Keynotes
Past Engagements
Lung Cancer Awareness Town Hall Past
November 6, 2025 Northwestern Medicine Presenter: Dr. Faith Summersett Williams
Lung Cancer Awareness Town Hall – Northwestern Medicine
Dr. Faith Summersett Williams served as a panelist at this free event hosted by Northwestern Medicine. Discussions covered screening and early detection, biomarker testing and clinical trials, barriers to treatment in underserved communities, youth prevention and education, and patient stories.
Northwestern Brookstone Conference – Flash Talk Past
October 8, 2025 Northwestern University CDIS Presenter: Dr. Faith Summersett Williams
The 7th Annual Brookstone Conference: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice in Youth Psychiatric Care
Dr. Faith Summersett Williams presented a flash talk at this conference hosted by Northwestern University's Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science (CDIS), bringing together leaders in implementation science to bridge research and practice in youth psychiatric care.
Conference Presentations
Recent
Northwestern Brookstone Conference – Poster Presentation 🏆 2nd Place
Northwestern University CDIS Presenters: Yiyang Liu & Emily Lynott
The 7th Annual Brookstone Conference: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice in Youth Psychiatric Care
Poster Title: Provider POINTS – Perspectives on Implementing Novel Treatments of SBIRT. I+HEAL team members Yiyang Liu and Emily Lynott presented provider perspectives from the PCYF study on two approaches to SBIRT in outpatient primary care at Lurie Children's Hospital. This poster received the second place award as voted by attendees.
Katz & Manne Poster Presentation
Katz & Manne Research Institute Presenter: Ashley Munkhbavar
Enhancing SBIRT Implementation in Pediatric Inpatient Settings: Insights from Workflow Observations and EHR Data
I+HEAL intern Ashley Munkhbavar presented findings from the BOSSTT study at the Katz & Manne Summer Scholar Program Symposium, covering medical social work team workflow observations and EHR insights on behavioral health screening in the inpatient setting.
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Research Scholars Day Poster Presentation
April 2025 Lurie Children's Hospital Presenters: Sarah Sauerteig & Kennedy Curtis
Behind the Scenes of Clinical Care: Exploring Why Workflows Matter for Behavioral Health Intervention Implementation
I+HEAL team members Sarah Sauerteig and Kennedy Curtis presented findings from workflow observations as part of the BOSSTT study, exploring how behavioral health screenings are implemented in Lurie Children's Hospital's inpatient setting.
Northwestern University Health Equity Poster Session
October 2024 Northwestern University Office of Diversity & Inclusion Presenters: Ren Mondesir & Dr. Faith Summersett Williams
Inaugural Health Equity Poster Session – Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Medical student Ren Mondesir and Dr. Faith Summersett Williams presented Racial Discrimination, Mental Health, and Substance Use Among Academically High-Achieving Black Adolescents, exploring the intersection of racial discrimination, mental health, and substance use in this often-overlooked population.
Lewis Landsberg Research Day – Poster Presentations
September 2024 18th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day Presenters: Isabella Zylka & Sareena Shah
Two posters presented at the 18th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day
Isabella Zylka presented Unveiling Barriers and Exploring the Feasibility of Implementing SBIRT in Pediatric Inpatient Settings through Health Professional Insights, focusing on provider perspectives on SBIRT implementation in inpatient pediatric settings.

Sareena Shah presented Implementing an Evidence-Based Eating Disorder Prevention Intervention Program within Urban Public High Schools: Perspectives from School Partners, focusing on school staff perspectives on implementing an evidence-based eating disorder prevention program.
News & Media Highlights
Coming Soon Media mentions, press features, and news highlights will be posted here. Check back for updates.