The Ph.D. in Health Sciences program welcomed its ninth cohort on August 18, 2023, at NIU’s Naperville campus.
Eight new students, numerous returning students and CHHS faculty and administrators from across the university kicked off the event with a dinner. The guest speakers were Ph.D. in Health Sciences alumni, Drs. Katie Schultz, Paris Thomas and Corey Ungaro.
Students from previous cohorts were excited to meet their fellow classmates at this in-person event. For some, it will be the last time they attend face-to-face events as they move forward in their program.
Get more information and view member biographies from previous year cohorts.
Most recent degree: Masters in Public Health
Current Professional position: Full time student
Research goals: Cardiovascular health/Preventative cardiovascular medicine
Faculty Advisor: Lynn Herrmann, Ph.D.
Most recent degree: Master of Public Health in Epidemiology
Current Professional position: Senior Research Director at Vizient, Inc.
Research goals: I am interested in looking at health disparities and vulnerable populations, especially in the area of cancer treatment and access to new cancer therapies.
Faculty Advisor: Courtney Hughes, Ph.D.
Most recent degree: AuD, MPH
Current Professional position: Clinical Associate Professor, AHCD
Research goals: Addressing health disparities in neonates with Cytomegalovirus
Faculty Advisor: Shondra Clay, Ph.D.
Most recent degree: Doctorate in Nursing Practice
Current Professional position: Director of Clinical Practice and Professional Development
Research goals: Immigration Mental and Physical Health; Health Disparities Among Racial Groups
Faculty Advisor: Shondra Clay, Ph.D.
Most recent degree: Master of Science in Nutritional Science: Nutrition Education
Current Professional position: Clinical Dietitian
Research goals: Acute/Critical Care, Nutrition & Wounds, Weight Stigma
Faculty Advisor: Henna Muzaffar, Ph.D.
The 2023 cohort at the August Ph.D. in Health Sciences event
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