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Saravanan Thangarajan

Country of origin: India Currently in: United States, Boston General field of specialization: Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences
Academic Background

Degrees

2013 Master Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences
2023 Master Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences
2024 Master Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences
Research and Profession

Current Research Activities

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Global Health Education and Climate Change Integration in Medical Curricula Developing climate science-based modules for medical education in collaboration with WHO, Vietnam’s Ministry of Health, and the World Bank. Research focuses on enhancing curriculum relevance to address global health challenges stemming from climate change.

Research Keywords: 
data integration
and Climate change.
Envronmental exposures
Public Health
curriculum development

Current profession

Current professional activities type: 
Research
Administration
Directing a strategic fellowship program focused on mentoring young professionals to develop leadership skills in global health. Activities include designing impactful training initiatives, fostering international partnerships, and enhancing the capacity of future global health leaders to address mental health challenges in youth and young adults.

Workshop and Conference Attended

2024 London/Virtual World Health Exhibition & Conference (WHEC 2024

Affiliations

American Public Health Association

Presentation given

2024
Climate Change and its Health impacts
London/Virtual
Event: World Health Exhibition & Conference (WHEC 2024
Prizes, Grants and Awards

Other Awards

Oct 2024
Caswell A. Evans Population Oral Health Post-Professional Student Award
Awarded by the American Public Health Association (APHA) in October 2024, this prestigious honor recognizes excellence in advancing public health initiatives through impactful oral health research. The award was granted following a rigorous peer-review process, highlighting leadership and significant contributions to the field of population oral health.
Jun 2024
William E. Braden Fund Research Award
Granted by the Harvard University Asia Center in June 2024, this award recognized leadership in integrating climate science into Vietnam's medical curricula. The initiative impacted over 12,000 students and 350+ faculty, achieving a 25% improvement in curriculum relevance and aligning education with pressing global health and climate challenges.

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