Student Research Training Program (2017)

The Global Health Student Research Training Program is an intensive experiential learning program that engages second- and third-year undergraduates in the development, implementation and assessment of a community-based global health project. Students work on issues ranging from infant mortality and healthcare mapping to access to care for migrant populations, HIV/AIDS and substance abuse issues.

Working with a faculty director and a community partner, students are at the center of global health challenges. The Student Research Training Program is offered through the Duke Global Health Institute and is part of the Bass Connections Global Health theme.

2017 Projects

  • Health Needs of Women in the Haitian Population
  • Saving Sight: Roatán
  • Physical and Mental Health Support and Outcomes for Children in Residential Care Programs
  • Creating a Digital Marketplace for Family Planning
  • Community Health in Rural Uganda
  • Improving Outcomes for Chronic Kidney Disease in Southeastern North Carolina

Team Leaders

  • Sumedha Ariely, Duke Global Health Institute
  • Dennis Clements, School of Medicine: Pediatrics: Infectious Diseases
  • Eric Green, Duke Global Health Institute
  • John Stanifer, School of Medicine: Duke Clinical Research Institute, School of Medicine: Nephrology
  • Katherine Walmer, Duke Global Health Institute

Undergraduate Team Members

  • Anika Agarwal, Biology (BS); Global Health (AB2)
  • Namratha Atluri, Neuroscience (BS); Global Health (AB2)
  • John Bollinger, Biology (BS); Global Health (AB2)
  • Saikiran Gudla, Neuroscience (BS); Global Health (AB2)
  • Lauren Hale, Biology (BS); Global Health (AB2)
  • Anna-Karin Hess, Program II (AB)
  • Rachel Katz, Psychology (AB); Global Health (AB2)
  • Sujata Kishnani, Biology (BS); Global Health (AB2)
  • Lulla Kiwinda, Biology (BS); Global Health (AB2)
  • Alex Lichtl, Psychology (AB)
  • Jim Liu, Biology (BS); Global Health (AB2)
  • Jesse Mangold, Biology (BS); Global Health (AB2)
  • Natalie Moszczynski, History (AB); Global Health (AB2)
  • Han Nguyen, Psychology (BS); Global Health (AB2)
  • Mounika Pogula, Biology (BS); Global Health (AB2)
  • Karen Trautman, Int Comparative Studies (AB); Global Health (AB2)
  • Joyce Wang, Neuroscience (AB)
  • Catherine Yang, Biology (BS)
  • Ashling Zhang, Chemistry (BS); Global Health (AB2)
  • Caroline Zubieta, Psychology (AB); Global Health (AB2)

Themes