2024 CGHE Research Scholar Poster Session!
Tuesday, October 29, 5-7PM
Center for Global Health Equity in the UVA Corner Building
Open to the Public | Refreshments Provided | Primary Resource for UVA Students interested in the 2025 CGHE Scholar Program.
The 2024 Center for Global Health Equity University Scholars engaged in immersive research experiences at global sites including South Africa, Nepal, Morocco, Uganda, India, Bangladesh, Nicaragua, and Ghana. They additionally collaborated with local partners in underserved communities in the United States. We are delighted to present the work of the 2024 Center for Global Health Equity University Scholars in person on UVA Grounds. Their initiative, coupled with their faculty and global community partner mentorship, builds the next generation of global leaders.
Please join us in recognizing their collective efforts and in thanking the generous donors who make this work possible. Posters include the following projects - please click the link for the poster recording.
Investigating the handwashing knowledge, attitudes and practices at Teshie Presbyterian Senior High School in Accra, Ghana
Sidney Chong, Dr. Evelyn Aboagye, Dr. Sampson Opoku
University of Virginia Center for Global Health Equity and Family Health University College
Impact of Ventilation on TB Transmission Risk in South India: Implications for Climate Change
Brady Sack**1, Palak Shah**2, Abdul BasithKM** 3, Madolyn Rose Dauphinais4, Komal Jain3, Maria Florencia Martins2,4, Sierra Wallace2,4, Subitha Lakshminarayanan3, Chelsie Cintron4, Sadhana Subramanian3, ApratimSahay5, Kobto G. Koura6,7, Lauren Pischel8,9, Ralph Brooks10 , Sheela Shenoi10, Palanivel Chinnakali*†3 and Pranay Sinha*2.4
1 University of Virginia School of Medicine; 2 Boston University Chobanian& Avedisian School of Medicine; 3 Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research; 4 Boston Medical Center;5Johns Hopkins University; 6 International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease; 7 UMR261 MERIT, Université Paris Cité, IRD, F-75006; 8 Yale Department of Internal Medicine; 9Yale Institute of Global Health; 10 Yale University School of Medicine, AIDS Program
**These authors contributed equally; *co-senior; †corresponding author
Comparing Nutritional Support and Cash Transfers in 52 High-Burden Countries for Tuberculosis: A Systematic Review
Caroline Richa, Ghassan Ilaiwyb, Sanjida Azada, Madolyn Dauphinaisc, David Flynnd, Scott Heysella, Stellah Mpagamae, Werner Maokola†f, Pranay Sinha†d
aUniversity of Virginia College of Arts and Sciences, bUniversity of Virginia School of Medicine, cBoston Medical Center, dBoston University School of Medicine, eKibong’oto Infectious Diseases Hospital, fTanzania Ministry of Health
Investigating Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices related to WaSH among High Schools and Local Communities in Teshie, Accra
Stephen Chukwurah, Bhavik Patel, Sidney Chong, Dr. Sampson Opoku
Improving a telebehavioral patient-centered mobile application to facilitate patient-provider interaction to address cervical cancer disparities among women in Bluefields, Nicaragua
Eleraobari Osaro-Olai, Ana Aguirre, Trish Lam, Brenda Castillo, Melany Santos, Elizabeth Regalado, Ashley Munoz, Mackenzie Chen
Faculty Advisors: Emma Mitchell, PhD RN and Michelet McLean, MA
Prevalence and categorization of skin abnormalities in adults with sepsis according to HIV serostatus in Mbarara, Uganda (Poster)
Muhammad Zulfiqar1, Victor Adejayan1, Reagan Kakande2, Michael Ndyomugabe2, Phoebe Gruccio1, Philemon Ojuman2, William Girard2, Eva Otoupalova2, Corina Rusu1, Christopher C. Moore1, Edwin Nuwagira2
1UVA School of Medicine,2MUST University
Retrospective Analysis of Infant Diarrhea for Rotavirus and Cryptosporidium
Niharika Chandna1 and Emily Warsavage2
Mentor: Dr. Mami Taniuchi1,2 School: 1. UVA Dept of Biomedical Engineering, 2. UVA Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and International Health
Impact of Air Pollution on Health-Related Quality of Life in Kathmandu, Nepal: A Survey
Owen Selden, Sagar Sapkota, Ashley Ferguson, Je Young Yoo, Chloe Kline, Dr. Debamita Kundu, PhD, Nani Sujakhu, PhD, Meghnath Dhimal, PhD, and Dr. Rajesh Balkrishnan, PhD
Mobilizing Public Health Surveys and Satellite Observations in the Fight to End Tuberculosis
Benjamin D. Goffin1(bdg3ux@virginia.edu)
Diya D. Gupta2(kbk7yx@virginia.edu)
Venkataraman Lakshmi1(vlakshmi@virginia.edu)
1Department of Civil and Environmental Engr., University of Virginia
2College of Arts & Sciences, University of Virginia
Building Resilience through Health and Empowerment: My Journey in Morocco
Stella Alexiou, Hannah Graham Memorial Award, Center for Global Health Equity
Situating Community Health Initiatives in Bloemfontein Townships
Eliza Piché, Nykera Wallop, Anand Colaco, Simone Minor
Batten School of Public Policy, College of Arts and Sciences, McIntire School of Commerce
Point-of-Care Evaluation of Exposure to TB Drugs P-RIF: Precision Rifampin Trial
Estomih Mduma1, Saning’o Lakumay1, Patrick Makambay1, Restituta Mosha1, Yotham Tsingay1, Sokoine Kivuyo2, Scott Heysell3, Leonid Kagan4, Tania Thomas3, Mark Conaway3, Fady Gemayel3
1Haydom Lutheran Hospital, 2NIMR Haydom Station, 3University of Virginia School of Medicine, 4Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Public Health in South Africa: A Literature Review
Olivia Yang, Deanna Wilbourn, Rita Wang, Sona Kalatardi, and Rajesh Balkrishnan
Additionally, the 2023 CGHE University Scholars' Virtual Presentations are available for review. Please click on the title to view the poster presentation.
Benjamin D. Goffin, Department of Civil and Environmental Engr., University of Virginia
Diya D. Gupta, College of Arts & Sciences, University of Virginia
Fernando Neira-Román, Centro de Información de Recursos Naturales, Providencia, Chile
Venkataraman Lakshmi, Department of Civil and Environemntal Engr., University of Virginia
Project: Delays in Medical Care, Treatment, &
Mortality in the Kigali, Rwanda PICU
Owen Selden, College of Arts & Sciences, University of Virginia
Dazhanae Houston, College of Arts & Sciences, 2024, Major: Global Public Health, African American & African Studies, University of Virginia
Derek Meyers, School of Medicine, University of Virginia
Principal Investigator: Tracy Kelly, DNP, School of Nursing, Assistant Professor of Nursing, University of Virginia
Dazhanae Houston is a 2023 Sister Bridget Haase CGHE Scholar.
Pepea in Schools: Understanding the Special Education Landscape for Student with Autism in Kenya
Halyee Ressa, College of Arts and Sciences | Neuroscience & English '25; Virginia Girling, CLAS, undeclared '26
Mentored by Professor Mandy Rispoli, Associate Professor, School of Education and Human Development
Dr. Saina Chelagat, Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret
Haylee Ressa is a 2023 Sister Bridget Haase CGHE Scholar.
Karin Brett, Department of Civil and Environmental Engr., University of Virginia
Maya Reese, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Virginia 
Reese Hertel, Department of Civil and Environmental Engr., University of Virginia
Nkosinobubelo Ndebele, Department of Civil and Environmental Engr., University of Virginia
Dr. James Smith, Department of Civil and Environmental Engr., Professor, Univeristy of Virginia
Karin Brett and Reese Hertel are the 2023 Kristiane Kane Graham CGHE Scholars.
Maya Reese is the 2023 Pamela B. and Peter C. Kelly CGHE Scholar.
HPV Self-Testing in Rural Ecuador
Josh Rosenberg, College of Arts & Sciences, Women Studies and Gender, 2025
Caroline Sublett, School of Medicine, 2026
Dr. Julia den Hartog, School of Medicine, University of Virginia
Dr. Ivan Palacios, Universidade San Francisco de Quito - USFQ
Josh Rosenberg is a 2023 Glenn and Susan Brace CGHE Scholar.
Caroline Sublett is supported by the 2023 Donna and George Lyle Family Global Health Scholarship.
Liza Khutsishvili1,2, Carolin Fabian1,3, Jacqueline Hodges⁴, Kennedy Ngowi⁶, Krisanta Wilhelm⁵, Margaretha Sariko⁵, Marion Sumari-De Boer⁵, Scott Heysell⁴
McIntire School of Commerce1, UVA Public Health Science², UVA Department of Psychology³, UVA Health Division of Infectious Diseases⁴, Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute
Kimberley C. Duru 1, Shaina Twardus 1, Jean-Pierre Habumufusha, MD 2, Edmond Ntaganda, MD 2, Tracy Kelly, DNP 3, Sandra Kabagambe, MD 4 1University of Virginia School of Medicine, 2 Centre Hospitalier Universitaire De Kigali, 3 University of Virginia School of Nursing, 4 University of Virginia Children's Hospital
Risk and protective factors of repeat adolescent pregnancy in rural southwestern Uganda
Sophie Lyon, Elizabeth Kemigisha, Viola Nyakato, Daniel Atwiine, Dorcus Achen, Olena Ivanova, Shakilah Nomatovu, Monica Natukunda
Caleigh Smith1, Magnifique Irakoze1,2, John Lugata3, Denys Ndangurura4, Leigh Cantrell
1- University of Virginia School of Medicine, 2- University of Rwanda, 3- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, 4- University of Global Health Equity
Cuidando Tu Bienestar: A mobile app for COVID-19 in the Hispanic/Latinx community
Carly Stender1, Cristina Amador2, Tina Nunez3, Cirle Warren MD4, Kara P. Wiseman, MPH, PhD5.
1-CGHE Scholar, University of Virginia, 4th year Biology Major, 2-CGHE Scholar, University of Virginia, 4th year Human Biology Distinguished Major, 3-Research coordinator, 4-School of Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases and International Health, 5-Department of Public Health Sciences
The Right to be Seen: Health Data Visibility and Privacy in Transgender Communities
Sophie Li, Aniyah McWilliams, Bailey Sword, CLAS
Mentor: Professor Jess Reia, UVA School of Data Science