Global & Environmental Health Research Lab, Global Health Intern [W23;S23;S24]
Intern
Elsa is pursuing a Honours BA in Global Health with a specialization in global health policy, management and systems. She is a research assistant in the Global and Environmental Health Lab working with Prof. Godfred Boateng, where she is exploring the relationship between water insecurity and intestinal diseases in Malawi’s informal settlements. Elsa is also currently working as a health promotion coordinator for Hemoglobal York University, and supporting the organization and preparation of the first 2023 WHO World Health Assembly Simulation Conference.
Themes | Global Health & Humanitarianism |
Status | Alum |
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