Global Health and Innovation Lab studies how implementation science theories and frameworks can be utilized to address global health gaps in low and middle-income countries.
Our Projects
Visual arts-based strategies for uptake of vaccines
Understanding the Factors Affecting Meningitis A Prevention
The Vaccine Africa Project: Implementation Strategies
The SDG Storyline: Immersive Implementation Science Learning
Recent Publications
Effectiveness of mHealth Apps for Maternal Health Care Delivery: Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews
Globally, the use of mobile health (mHealth) apps or interventions has increased. Robust synthesis of existing systematic reviews on mHealth apps may offer useful insights to guide maternal health clinicians and policy makers. This systematic review aims to assess the effectiveness or impact of mHealth apps on maternal health care delivery globally.
Resilience throughout COVID-19: Unmasking the realities of COVID-19 and vaccination facilitators, barriers, and attitudes among Black Canadians
Black communities have suffered disproportionately higher numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Canada. The present study investigated 1) experiences with COVID-19, 2) COVID-19’s impact, and 3) factors that have influenced COVID-19 vaccine acceptance and uptake among stakeholders and partners from the Federation of Black Canadians’ (FBC).
Evaluating student engagement and experiential learning in global classrooms: A qualitative case study
The global classroom is an emerging technology-based pedagogy used internationally by educational institutions. To evaluate a global classroom, we conducted a qualitative study using written reflections and semi-structured interviews of global classroom participants, based on two theoretical frameworks: Kearsley and Shneiderman’s engagement theory and Kolb’s experiential learning theory.
Interdisciplinary Pedagogy through Problem-Based Learning
This case study piloted an interdisciplinary Problem-Based Learning course, utilizing Hung’s (2006) 3C3R model. We explain the course design, curriculum, and implementation. We collected qualitative written questionnaires from students who participated in the course to investigate their learning experiences. As a result, students shed light on lessons they learned throughout the course, which led to the creation of a lessons learned guide for future instructors.
Opportunities
The Global Health & Innovation Lab welcomes all learners at every stage of their academic journey to join us in our projects
The lab is open to facilitating learning opportunities that allow undergraduate students to conduct an extensive examination of a selected topic or perform field work related to global health and implementation science.
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The lab offers opportunities for master students and doctoral students who are interested in internationalizing their education through cross-cultural collaborations.
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The lab offers opportunites that provides further training for individuals planning research careers in academia, government, or industry related to the intersection of global health and implementation science. We offer postdocs an opportunity to develop independence, refine technical skills in global health, and focus research interests.
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The lab is always looking for ways to establish the groundwork for deeper partnership engagement and are open to a range of collaborative opportunites within our community and internationally.
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Our Accomplishments
Team
Improving global health experience and learning through global classrooms
Learning Modules
Click on the following learning modules to gain insight on various important topics to prime your knowledge on global health and innovation
SDG Storyline Module
This module introduces you to the fictional village of Dewrose where you will learn how poverty shapes vulnerabilities that lead to health inequities.
History of International Aid
In this module, you’ll learn the history of public health and the origins of foreign aid institutions and organizations.
Malaria bed nets
Through this case study, you will learn about the biological basis of malaria and social determinants of health that affect malaria transmission.
Developing and synthesizing evidence
Through this module, you will learn about different types of evidence and discover how to tailor your knowledge through evaluation.
Our Partners
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