Understanding the role of government and politics before, during and after health emergencies is one step toward improving preparedness, response efforts, and saving lives, according to Princeton University researchers who will discuss “The Politics of Plagues” at the Princeton-Fung Global Forum. The forum, an annual international conference sponsored by the University, will address “Modern Plagues: Lessons Learned From the Ebola Crisis” on Nov. 2-3 in Dublin.

Founded by Richard Just, Michael Koike, Gregory Mancini and Rich Tucker of Princeton’s Class of 2001, the Princeton Summer Journalism Program — now in its 14th year — brings a group of high-achieving high school seniors from low-income backgrounds to Princeton every summer for a rigorous workshop on journalism and college admissions.