War, environmental damage/disasters, climate change, and forced migration, Global Health Intern [FW21-22; SU22; FW22-23]
Intern
Victoria Cassar joins the Dahdaleh Institute as a global health intern. She will be working with Dr. Sapartishi Bandopadhyay to explore the relationship between war, environmental damage/disasters, climate change, and forced migration by drawing upon historical, legal, and social science literature. Victoria is completing her bachelor of science in the global health program, specializing in health promotion and disease prevention. Her research interests include public health, health law, and medical ethics.
Themes | Global Health & Humanitarianism |
Status | Alum |
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Updates |
Internship Program: Summer 2022 In Review | August 26, 2022
Internship Program: 2021-2022 Year In Review | June 13, 2022 |
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