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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

New publication on antimicrobial resistance modelling by GHPI member Shannon Majowicz

A team of researchers from Malaysia, Sweden, Switzerland and Canada recently had a paper about antimicrobial resistance in South East Asia published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases. GHPI member and UW Associate Professsor, Shannon Majowicz was one of the members of the team.The paper discusses the underlying factors influencing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) development and spread in South East Asia, and illustrates how diverse perspectives can identify context-specific solutions.

Friday, May 1, 2020

The impact of neglected tropical diseases on the health and wellbeing of communities in Kenya

Elizabeth Ochola is a Post Doctoral Fellow working with Dr. Karla Boluk in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies at the University of Waterloo. She completed her Ph.D. in Geography under the mentorship of Dr. Susan Elliot; her field research was supported by the Queen Elizabeth Scholarships and the David Johnston International Experience award. Elizabeth is trained in both laboratory and social sciences and is interested in applying an interdisciplinary lens when solving global health challenges. Her current research interests are in infectious disease, wellbeing, gender studies, placemaking initiatives and sustainability.

Friday, March 6, 2020

Mining, health and redistribution

My name is Lesley Johnston, and I am a Ph.D. candidate the School of Public Health Sciences. I have long held an interest in the way mining impacts health, probably because I grew up alongside the developing oil/tar sands sector in Alberta. Many of my family and friends found economic opportunities in Northern Alberta, yet evidence of growing inequality in the province was everywhere. I witnessed gaps in service and cost increases that arose with the population influx to the region, the rise of sexually transmitted infections, and the escalation in violence. While some of these issues are attended to, the underlying structural drivers that privilege some groups over others remain neglected.

Roxanne Springer, PhD candidate
Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Exploring the impacts of climate change on health and wellbeing: field lessons

My name is Roxanne Springer. Just over 4 years ago, I began my PhD in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management (GEM), supported by funding from the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship (QES) program. Prior to that, I completed a Masters in the Climate Change at the University of Waterloo. My interest in climate change, combined with a concern for the future wellbeing of populations in small island developing state (SIDS) in the Caribbean, led me to the Waterloo-Laurier Graduate Program in Geography.

My research investigates climate change impacts on wellbeing in Barbados, specifically exploring the association between climate change, wellbeing and non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Exploring operations of non-governmental organisations in Vietnam

My research project explores how uncertainty shapes NGOs operating in the health sector in relation to other institutions. In particular, I examine how NGOs strategize to maintain their image and survive under uncertain conditions, while also working to improve population well-being.  

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Professor Craig Janes receives Vic Neufeld Mentorship Award

Congratulations to Professor Craig Janes for receiving the annual Vic Neufeld Mentorship Award in Global Health Research. The award was presented by the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research on October 17, 2019 in honour of its founding National Coordinator, Vic Neufeld. The award recognizes Professor Janes' significant contributions to mentorship and training in global health research. The full announcement of the award can be found here.

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Pegasus conference

Abstracts are now being received for the Pegasus conference 2020. 

Monday, March 4, 2019

Careers in Global Health

Are you keen on launching into a career in global health or international development?