Student Research Training Program (2022)

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.

2022 Projects

Community Health Surveillance in Roatán, Honduras

Community-Engaged Sickle Cell Disease Research and Educational Outreach in Kalangala, Uganda

Physical and Mental Health Support and Outcomes for Children in Residential Care Outcomes

Reproductive Health in Western Kenya

SRT - Pamlico County

Team Leaders

  • Sumedha Ariely, Duke Global Health Institute
  • Dennis Clements, School of Medicine: Pediatrics: Infectious Diseases
  • Megan Huchko, School of Medicine: Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Diana Silimperi, Duke Global Health Institute
  • Kearsley Stewart, Duke Global Health Institute

Undergraduate Team Members

  • Alisa Adhikari, Neuroscience (BS); Global Health (AB2)
  • Bentley Choi, Int Comparative Studies (AB); Global Health (AB2)
  • Haley Dion, Int Comparative Studies (AB)
  • Taylor Glatt, Program II (AB)
  • Bailey Griffen, History (AB)
  • Nick Haddad, Environmental Sci/Policy (AB); Global Health (AB2)
  • Adey Harris, Psychology (AB); Global Health (AB2)
  • Michelle Huang, Neuroscience (BS); Global Health (AB2)
  • Advika Kumar, Biology (BS); Global Health (AB2)
  • Alejandra Mella-Velazquez, Program II (AB)
  • Lihua Mo, Neuroscience (BS)
  • Caroline Palmer, Interdisciplinary Studies (BA)
  • Molly Pluenneke, Psychology (AB); Global Health (AB2)
  • Ashna Ram, Public Policy (AB); Global Health (AB2)
  • Laya Sathyan, Public Policy (AB); Global Health (AB2)
  • Isha Shah, Program II (BS)
  • Kashyap Sreeram, Program II (BS)
  • Laura Wang, Neuroscience (BS)
  • Rujia Xie, Public Policy (AB); Global Health (AB2)

Themes