Meet the Rwandan Dentist intent on saving lives through oral hygiene
Her PhD research focused on the role of periodontitis, a common gum disease, on preterm birth. The research increases awareness on the connection between oral and maternal health. On a macro level, Dr. Peace’s research fits into the important conversation about how dental hygiene impacts overall health. She warns that if African governments are not […]
Meet the Educational Psychologist building resilience amongst Kenyan youth
Her doctoral research investigated the parental, scholastic, and personal factors that promote the academic resilience of students in marginalised areas in Turkana County, Kenya. It was born out of a desire to understand why some students succeed despite challenging and debilitating conditions that put them at risk for educational failure, and therefore lowering their life […]