Student Research Training Program (2023)

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.

2023 Projects

Community Healthcare in Roatán, Honduras

mHealth to Support Cervical Cancer Screening in Western Kenya

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

Rural Healthcare Needs, Access and Systems Development in Pamlico County, NC

Team Leaders

  • Sumedha Ariely, Duke Global Health Institute
  • Megan Huchko, School of Medicine: Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Diana Silimperi, Duke Global Health Institute

Undergraduate Team Members

  • Sydney Chen, Int Comparative Studies (AB); Global Health (AB2)
  • Hillary Hsu, Environmental Sciences (BS)
  • Julia Lin, Biology (BS); Global Health (AB2)
  • Seth Liyanapathirana, Neuroscience (BS); Global Health (AB2)
  • Alek Mishra, Biomedical Engineering (BSE)
  • Catherine Purnell, Int Comparative Studies (AB); Global Health (AB2)
  • Kate Seneshen, Public Policy (AB); Global Health (AB2)
  • Shanzeh Sheikh, History (AB); Global Health (AB2)
  • Akhilesh Shivaramakrishnan, Public Policy (AB); Global Health (AB2)
  • Isabel Siebrecht, Gender Sexuality & Fem St(AB); Global Health (AB2)
  • Hishi Ulak, Biology (BS); Global Health (AB2)
  • Harris Upchurch, Biology (BS); Global Health (AB2)
  • Melat Woldetensae, Biology (BS)

Themes