Editor-in-Chief
Alua Kulenova
Alua is in her second year of the Master of Science in Family Medicine program with a concentration in Global Health. Her thesis research focuses on women’s health in the context of global development. In addition to gender and health, she has interest and experience in Indigenous health, health policy, and ethics. Alua is passionate about critical and equitable engagement with global health research and promoting equity across the determinants of health and well-being.
Copy Editors
Rada Rusu
Passionate about public health, epidemiology, and clinical research, Rada Rusu is a Master of Science in Epidemiology Candidate within the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational health. She has industry experience working with a variety of infectious diseases as well as within the maternal fetal medicine and maternal health spaces. Rada is also fascinated by topics concerning social epidemiology, and the One Health principle, primarily the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health. In her spare time, Rada is an avid hiker, canoer, and camper. She is also a huge animal lover, and enjoys spending time with her dog Bruno!
Raphaela Nikolopolous
Raphaela is a Master’s student in Family Medicine. Her research interests include health equity, and health promotion interventions, specifically the impact of varying levels of health literacy on health outcomes. Her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology is what first inspired her to pursue studies in health research. Raphaela is curious about how the accessibility features and infrastructure of global built environments impacts the quality of care and subsequently care outcomes.
Cal Koger-Pease
Cal is a second year PhD student in Experimental Medicine researching vaccine development for schistosomiasis. They did their undergraduate degree at McGill as well in Microbiology and Immunology. In the field of global health, Cal is particularly interested in neglected tropical diseases, and infectious diseases in general. Outside of school, they play water polo and love exploring the city.
Outreach Editors
Vincent Wong
Vincent is an Honours Neuroscience student with a passion for global health. His interests are in circumpolar health, Indigenous health, and healthcare access. Vincent has experience in community-based health research, particularly with Inuit communities in the Northwest Territories. He is eager to broaden his understanding of health equity and global health research through his involvement with MJGH this year. Outside of work, Vincent enjoys rock climbing with friends, playing the guitar, and repairing bicycles.
Maira Corinne Claudio
Maira is currently in her first year of the Master of Science in Public Health program. Her primary area of interest is in global and public health ethics and understanding the health consequences that public health policies may impose on marginalized populations. Her interest in global health stems from her passion for advancing health equity through an interdisciplinary lens. Maira has actively participated in various research projects that bridge the gap between qualitative and quantitative methods. Outside of school, she loves making Spotify playlists and watching Netflix and Formula 1.
Design Editor
Zahra Sow
Zahra is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Bioresource Engineering in Integrated Water Resource Management at McGill University. She recently moved to Montreal after obtaining her BSc in Urban Forestry with a minor in Landscape and Recreational Planning from The University of British Columbia. She is very excited to be a part of the journal as it presents a chance to explore the intersectionality between health and sustainability, more precisely water. She is originally from Senegal which makes her very passionate about exploring the different ways in which the Global South can be involved in important conversations revolving around global health and environmental sustainability.