Research Assistant, Planetary Health [S20; FW20-21; S21; FW21-22]
Intern
Prior to joining the Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research, Ryan attended McMaster University where he earned an Honours BSc in Life Sciences. During his time at McMaster, Ryan developed a strong passion for healthcare and working with vulnerable populations, and research interests in pedagogy, epidemiology, and humanitarianism.
In order to further his career aspirations, Ryan is currently completing a second degree in Global Health at York University, where he also acts as a recruitment Ambassador for the Faculty of Health.
Themes | Global Health Foresighting, Planetary Health |
Status | Alum |
Related Work |
COVID-19 Global Health & Humanitarianism Portal | Project, Research
Complex Adaptive Modelling of the Health Impacts of Climate Change in Malawi | Project, Research |
Updates |
Internship Program: 2021-2022 Year In Review | June 13, 2022
Internship Program: 2021 Summer in Review | September 20, 2021 Internship Program: 2020-2021 Year In Review | April 30, 2021 Trainee Program: 2019-2020 Year In Review | July 7, 2020 |
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