Melissa Macedo is a medical student at University of Fortaleza, Brazil. She is interested in the fields of Public Health, Global Health and Universal Health Coverage and her main research interests are immunology, chronic diseases and epidemiology allied to Data Science. She collaborates with the Harvard Health Systems Innovation Lab as a student intern on the Data Collaborative Research Initiative – Latin America & Caribbean region, focusing on the development…
Mardo Katalkdjian
Mardo is a junior at UC San Diego majoring in psychology with a passion for global health. Growing up in war-torn Syria, Mardo witnessed healthcare inequalities that sparked a passion for advocacy and policy change. His ultimate goal is to attend medical school and become a physician who can combine medical expertise with a deep understanding of global health policies to make a lasting impact on the world. In his…
Mery Kaltakdjian
Mery is a senior at University of California, San Diego studying Psychology with a specialization in human health, as part of the honors program. Having survived war, she values the gift of life and strongly believes in health equity. Living in five countries has broadened her interests in policies governing healthcare delivery mechanisms and factors influencing accessibility, efficiency, and quality of care. Her future goals include attending medical school while conducting…