Research Assistant, Digital Global Health & Humanitarianism Lab [S20]
Intern

Laksmiina Balasubramaniam completed her Bachelor of Science specializing in Psychology at the University of Toronto. Throughout her undergraduate degree she worked on teams to design and conduct studies on well-being and its intersection with social media use, relationships, and ageing. She was also actively engaged in advocacy efforts with various non-profit organizations including the U of T Chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation and Roots of Empathy.
Laksmiina is currently entering her second year of the combined JD/Master of Public Policy Program at the University of Toronto. In her first year at law school she was an active member of the International Human Rights Program (IHRP) Global Health Working Group. After working at Amnesty International Canada as an IHRP fellow over the summer of 2020, she plans to continue working in public interest law with a focus on health and privacy issues.
At the Dahdaleh Institute, Alisha assists Research Fellow Jennie Phillips' research on the digital response to COVID-19.
Themes | Global Health & Humanitarianism |
Status | Alum |
Related Work | |
Updates |
You may also be interested in...
Shaping Future Health Leaders Through Experiential Learning: Success Stories from the World Health Assembly Simulation (WHA SIM) 2025
The World Health Assembly Simulation (WHA SIM) 2025 conference, held at York University’s Second Student Centre from April 30 to May 1, was a resounding success. Hosted by the School of Global Health, with support ...Read more about this Post
Voices on the Move
Voices on the Move, launched in October 2024, is a podcast series exploring the complex relationship between climate change and mobility. It aims to amplify the voices and stories of researchers, climate migrants, and community ...Read more about this Project
Recap – Integration and Public Awareness of One Health as an Integrated and Unifying Strategy
On October 25, 2023, Dahdaleh faculty fellow and Professor Cary Wu delved into the multi-faceted concept of One Health. Professor Wu explained the theoretical, methodological, and practical dimensions of One Health. He emphasized its integrative ...Read more about this Post
