WIL PROJECTS & POSTS

The Dahdaleh Institute for Global Health Research is delighted to celebrate a remarkable honour for Senior Fellow Dr. Harvey Skinner, who has been appointed a Member of the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest civilian distinctions. The Order of Canada recognizes Canadians whose exceptional achievements and service have enriched our nation and made a lasting impact on the world. In announcing this year’s appointments, Governor General Louise Arbour noted that the rec

At the Conference for Undergraduate Health Research (CUHR) 2026, held on May 8, 2026, under the theme "From Concept to Care: Driving Progress in Health Research," Mahnoosh Jalilzadeh presented her research poster, Nature Heals: A Scoping Review of Nature-Based Interventions for Climate-Related Emotional Distress, alongside Sophia Bryan-Carbonell. The poster explored the growing body of evidence supporting nature-based interventions (NBIs) as promising approaches for addressin

Lisa Freire is a Global Health Intern with the Wellness Impact Lab who recently had the opportunity to present their research poster at the Undergraduate Health Research Exploration Academic Conference. Lisa's poster presented a literature review exploring the applications of yoga as an intervention to help mitigate climate distress in post-disaster settings. Her review examined how yoga-based practices might support individuals experiencing psychological distress in the afte