Kayla Jackson: A Journey of Discovery in exploring Maternal Health in Cambodia
In February 2024, Kayla Jackson, a student in the Master of Science in Global Health program at Duke Kunshan University’s Class of 2024, embarked on a field research trip to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. There, she collaborated with the University of Health Sciences in Cambodia to conduct her thesis research. Her study focuses on maternal and child health, delving into the complex psychological processes behind pregnant women’s decisions between natural childbirth and cesarean sections, and uncovering the deeper motivations behind these choices.
Geneva, the Arena of Global Health
Runpeng spent the summer of 2023 in Geneva at the Global Fund, combining his field research with an internship to investigate the issue of fund allocation in global health projects.”Conducting overseas fieldwork was the most significant reason that attracted me to apply for the Duke Kunshan MSc Global Health program,” he said.
A Memorable Summer in Hanoi
Hui-Hsin (Ema) Hsiao (MS’24) is currently organizing and writing her thesis, with research data collected during fieldwork in Hanoi, Vietnam, last summer. “The summer of 2023 is a memorable chapter in my life,” she said.
Field Research Brings Insight, Lasting Connections
Hongsheng Lu, Class of 2020, is a graduate student on the master of science in global health program.
