Stefan Vranjes is a third-year design student at York University. Under the direction of Shital Desai, he is exploring how prompts and cues in an augmented reality (AR) environment can serve as assistive technology to make everyday tasks possible for people with dementia. In practice, he is a multidisciplinary designer, but he enjoys working in […]
Laura is a third-year digital media student at York University. She is working as a research assistant under the supervision of Shital Desai. She is analyzing how people with chronic pain respond to and manage their pain.
Mirianna is currently completing a BA in Global Health at York University. Before studying at York, she graduated with a Bachelor of Humanities with a minor in Biology from Carleton University. As a research assistant with the Global and Environmental Health Lab at the Dahdaleh Institute, Mirianna will be working with Prof. Godfred Boateng to […]
Over the course of the 2022-2023 academic year, the Dahdaleh Institute worked with numerous exceptional students through an Internship Program. Our Global Health Interns benefited from the unique opportunity to participate in various of stages of a research project, and gained valuable experience and insight into the field of critical global health research. Congratulations and thank […]
Over the last seven months, Gabriel has had the incredible opportunity to support the research activities of the Global Strategy Lab in both the Antimicrobial Resistance Policy Acceleration and Global Legal Epidemiology Streams. Under the supervision of Prof. Poirier and Dr. Rogers Van Katwyk, some of his responsibilities includes conducting literature searches on the use […]
Safiyyah Ameer is a second-year student pursuing an Honours Bachelor of Science in Global Health, specializing in disease prevention and health promotion. She is a global health intern working with Prof. Godfred Boateng in the Global and Environmental Health Lab. She will be analyzing the exposure to particulate matter, and its effect on hypertension on […]
Sher Khan is an undergraduate student specializing in Global Health Policy, Management, and Systems. Her primary areas of interest and expertise include research, mentorship, and project management. She is passionate about improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations and reducing health disparities. Currently, Sher is a research assistant at the Global and Environmental Health Lab, where […]
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 […]
Dilara is completing her Juris Doctor degree at Osgoode Hall Law School, and she holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from Toronto Metropolitan University. Her research interests fall broadly within public and constitutional law, international law, and political behaviour.
Hafsa is pursuing a Honours BSc in Global Health, with hopes to specialize in global health policy, management and systems. She is currently working as a research assistant in the Global and Environmental Health Lab under the supervision of Prof. Godfred Boateng. She will be exploring the relationship between housing insecurity and poor health outcomes […]