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From Eyeballs to Global Eye Health: An Origin Story
Inspiration comes and goes, and I believe we are lucky enough to even experience it a handful of times during our lives. We all want that feeling of the curtain call, hearing the applause, taking our bow, and stealing the [...]
Lessons Learned: Starting out as an Independent Consultant
When I first decided to start my own consulting business, I had several questions: What educational background and experience do you need? How "Expert" do you need to be to become a consultant? How do I build my credibility? Through [...]
June Global Health Bookstagram: Mountains Beyond Mountains
In a recent blog post, I announced a new project from Partners in Health Canada Spark to create a space for readers interested in finding books that address the most pressing global health issues. The Global Health Bookstagram launched in June [...]
Sparking Conversations on Global Health – #Bookstagram
It is 2019 and we are faced with outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, the public health crisis of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, and the continuing challenges of the HIV epidemic. Personally, I find it disheartening that those who are most vulnerable to these [...]
8 tips to consider when attending your next public health conference
Pictured: A beautiful lounge area at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis, USA, where the SER Conference is being hosted this year. I am at the Society for Epidemiological Research (SER) conference this week, and it’s been a while since I [...]
A rough-and-tumble love story between law and health promotion (Part 2)
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of McGill Law, University of Toronto or other students who are part of those institutions. Read Part 1 here. [...]
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