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Gaining real-world experience in public health research is a hallmark of the Drexel University learning experience.  These are just a few examples of how our students make a difference by not just learning public health, but living it at Drexel.

Lilliam Ambroggio -- Lilliam Ambroggio, MPH, '08 (PhD Candidate) recently went to Africa and started the process of building a much-needed health clinic in the village of Sidobe.

Soniya Barde -- After working as a risk management professional for four years, Soniya (MPH '08) looked to kick start a career change at Drexel.  Soniya carried out research on the impacts of traffic and air pollution on elementary school children across Philadelphia.

Ariana Cappuccino -- As a first year student at the School of Public Health, Ariana (MPH '09) knew she wanted to be involved in preparing underserved communities to prepare for disasters.

Karen Cherfils -- Karen Cherfils (MPH '08) creates "WebMD meets FaceBook."

Ravneel Gulati -- Ravneel (MPH '08) always thought she would pursue a career in medicine after college.  After learning more about public health, she decided that it could bring a different perspective to a medical career.  At Drexel, Ravneel provided a unique look at the impacts of lead paint and low birth weights in newborns.

Sagarika Koka -- Sagarika (MPH '09) traveled to Uganda in the summer of 2008 to organize malaria-focused education and community health in remote villages.

Mary Tran -- Mary (MPH '09) spent a week volunteering at rural schools in Costa Rica.  The experience allowed Mary to apply what she learned at the School of Public Health in a real-world global health setting.

Kim Truong -- Kim Truong (MPH '09) recently spent time implementing a malaria diagnosis program at a rural clinic in Africa. The experience inspired her to create her own nonprofit organization, called Universal Outreach Cooperative.

Katherine Waser -- Katherine (MPH '09) knows that the City of Philadelphia's 911 system is strained due to the volume of calls that operators receive on a routine basis. However, Katherine she believes that the city's new 311 information hotline can help relieve the stress and improve response time for true medical emergencies.