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Huma Manjra

MD Candidate - Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine

Huma Manjra is a rising senior at Northwestern University studying Neuroscience with a minor in Sociology.12 Her academic interests and passions are focused on understanding and addressing the stigma and barriers to mental health care access, particularly in Muslim populations and marginalized communities.1

Professional Experience

As a Research Assistant at the Columbia-WHO Center for Global Mental Health, Huma worked on projects related to global mental health from June 2021 to June 2023.3 During her time there, she contributed to research on trauma in adolescent populations in Mozambique, working with Dr. Kate Lovero.1 Specifically, she assisted with a literature review and manuscript preparation for a study investigating the impact of potentially traumatic events on adolescents' mental health.1

Academic Background and Interests

Huma's academic pursuits at Northwestern University combine neuroscience and sociology, reflecting her interest in the intersection of brain science and social factors affecting mental health.2 Her passion for global mental health stems from a desire to address mental health disparities and improve access to care in underserved communities.1

Future Aspirations

As an aspiring physician, Huma hopes to combine her passion for global mental health and medicine by:

  1. Providing integrated care to underserved communities
  2. Researching the impact of physical illnesses on overall mental well-being in primary care settings1

Huma's experiences and research interests demonstrate her commitment to addressing global mental health challenges and improving mental health outcomes for diverse populations.

Highlights

Mar 12 · medicineandreligion.com
2023 Conference Schedule - Conference on Medicine and Religion
Feb 1 · lapra.org
[PDF] 2023 Fitness Challenge Starts April 2 - lapra.org
Jul 23 · kathypikephd.com
The Future of Global Mental Health | Kathleen M. Pike, PhD |
The Future of Global Mental Health | Kathleen M. Pike, PhD |

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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area