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Research Interests


Health Systems
Ear and Hearing Care
Global Health
Global Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Research Equity

Selected Grants


A Mixed Methods Analysis of a Novel mHealth Tympanometer Training Program

FellowshipPI-Fellow · Awarded by University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill · 2023 - 2025

Environmental risk factors for ear infections in Alaska Native children

FellowshipPI-Fellow · Awarded by American Academy Otolaryngology Head/Neck Surgery · 2022 - 2024

Fellowships, Gifts, and Supported Research


Launching Future Leaders in Global Health Research Training Program (LAUNCH) · July 2023 - June 2024 Global Health Fellow · Awarded by: Fogarty International Center, NIH The Global Health Program for Fellows and Scholars / Launching Future Leaders in Global Health Research Training Program (LAUNCH) is a fellowship program that offers mentored research training in global health. The program is sponsored by the Fogarty International Center at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in collaboration with several NIH Institutes and Offices.
Global Health Pathway for Residents and Fellows · July 2022 - June 2024 Awarded by: Hubert-Yeargan Center for Global Health This program develops academic leaders in global health dedicated to reducing human suffering caused by health disparities. As a distinguished program that incorporates multiple departments, the Global Health Residency/Fellowship Pathway at Duke delivers tailored postgraduate training experiences integrating specialty-specific research opportunities, masters-level didactic training, and close mentorship to develop careers in global health.
1R25DC020172 Mentored Research Pathway for Otolaryngology Residents · 2020 - 2027 Resident · Awarded by: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Dedicated educational career development activities and mentored research experiences in otolaryngology in preparation for a research career
Research Associate · July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 Awarded by: Program in Global Surgery and Social Change, Harvard Medical School The PGSSC is dedicated to expanding global access to surgical care through research, advocacy, and policy. As a member of Team Haiti, I partnered closely with Haitian leaders in surgery and policy to study research equity and surgical care provision in Haiti. Additionally, I led research on the global burden of head and neck cancer and supported national surgical planning policy efforts.

External Relationships


  • Global Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Initiative, Incorporated

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