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Careers in Research: How to be In the Know as an Undergraduate | Professor Rachel Austin

Professor Rachel Austin Image Credit: https://barnard.edu/profiles/rachel-narehood-austin In this episode of “What is Global Health,” Eliana Weinsaft (BC’27) spoke with Professor Rachel Austin from Barnard College’s Chemistry Department about her research journey, and what students should keep in mind if considering a career in science or research. Professor Austin gives insight into opportunities within the institution and…

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Infant Breastfeeding, Nutrition and Growth in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (Part 2) | Dr. Valerie Flaherman

This episode is a continuation of the last episode. Lucia Arico-Muendel speaks with Dr. Valerie Flaherman more about her research on infants in low- to middle-income countries, focusing on ethical considerations, COVID complications, results and next steps. Dr. Flaherman is a pediatrician and global health researcher at the University of California, San Francisco. Her research…

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Infant Breastfeeding, Nutrition and Growth in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (Part 1) | Dr. Valerie Flaherman

In this episode of WiGH, Lucia Arico-Muendel speaks with Dr. Valerie Flaherman about her research on how breastfeeding and formula-feeding regimens affect infant growth during the first month of life, mainly in low-income countries such as Guinea Bissau and Uganda. Dr. Flaherman is a pediatrician and global health researcher at the University of California, San…

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