Chelsey Perry and Katherine White, doctoral students at UBC SPPH, are among the 10 new scholars (graduate and postdoctoral) who have joined the second cohort of Health Equity Scholars representing both UBC Vancouver and Okanagan.
The Health Equity Stream of the Public Scholars Initiative fosters a unique community of scholars whose research transcends traditional academic boundaries. The scholars benefit from tailored opportunities to strengthen their knowledge and impact through interdisciplinary connections, capacity building, and engagement.
The new cohort of scholars is tackling complex health challenges in diverse areas such as racial inequities in healthcare, environmental justice, healthy aging, Indigenous health, and women’s health. “This remarkable cohort embodies UBC Health’s commitment to fostering inclusion, collaboration, and innovation, as outlined in our strategic plan,” said Dr. Christie Newton, Associate Vice President, UBC Health. “Their interdisciplinary research and dedication to health equity exemplify UBC’s values in action—leading solutions to some of the most urgent health challenges of our time.”
SPPH Scholars:
Chelsey Perry – Intersections of Indigenous Health, Gender Equity, and Climate Justice
Katherine White – The Built Environment And Housing Characteristics, Indoor Heat Exposure, Social Isolation, And Health Outcomes Of Older Adults During Periods Of High Outdoor Ambient Temperature
Read the full announcement on the UBC Health website.