Global Health Intern, Global Legal Epidemiology Research Assistant II [FW 25/26, SU26]
Intern
Kritnaaz is a second-year Biomedical Sciences student at York University with a keen interest in the intersections of health, science, and policy. She has previous research experience with the Inzymes group, where she examined the impact of anaerobic digestive sludge on microplastics under various pre-treatment conditions. Through this work, she developed a strong foundation in laboratory methods and environmental health research.
At the Global Strategy Lab in the Dahdaleh Institute, Kritnaaz is eager to broaden her skills by contributing to interdisciplinary projects that connect scientific evidence to real-world policy solutions. She is passionate about advancing global health equity, sustainability, and innovation, and aspires to build a career that drives meaningful change through research and policy.
Research Keywords
global health governance; legal epidemiology; health policy; international law; equity; health justice; humanitarianism; public health law; global health research; social determinants of health
Themes | Global Health & Humanitarianism |
Status | Alum |
Events |
8th Annual Global Health Intern Symposium |
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