For students at the UW Department of Global Health, being a Research Assistant (RA) offers an enriching experience for both personal and professional growth. In 2017 more than 13 PhD and MPH students - who are Endowed Fellowship for Global Health Excellence, Equity and Impact recipients and Graduate School Fund for Excellence and Innovation (GSFEI) Top Scholar Award recipients - are undertaking Research Assistantships. Meet the current UW Department of Global Health batch of RAs, learn about their backgrounds and get their first-hand perspective of life as an RA.
1st year PhD student, Pathobiology, Department of Global Health
Department of Global Health Graduate School Fund for Excellence and Innovation (GSFEI) Top Scholar Award
Ceejay's research focuses on viral evolution, virus genetic diversity, and antiviral drug resistance - particularly on Zika virus. As an RA, she's had opportunities to learn from a wide variety of experts and mentors in different fields. Read more