Seana Adams
Queen Elizabeth Scholars in Strengthening Health Systems (2017)At the time of the QE Scholarship, Seana was an undergraduate student in the Bachelor of Health Sciences program at McMaster University specializing in Global Health. Throughout her undergraduate career, Seana was exposed to evidence-informed decision-making and health systems policy through extra-curricular activities and BHSc courses. As a result, she developed an interest in how research can impact healthcare practice and policy.
As an outbound Queen Elizabeth Scholar, Seana travelled to Malaysia to intern in the Institute for Health Systems Research in the Malaysia Ministry of Health. Seana worked on several projects that strengthened the healthcare system in Malaysia. She worked on the country’s project plan for 2017, which aimed to address several of the health care burdens the country faced, such as high obesity rates and maternal morality. By working on these projects, Seana aimed to develop a deeper understanding of how health systems research can impact the lives of individuals through the implementation of evidence-informed policy. From gaining experience in knowledge translation, Seana aimed to strengthen her holistic understanding of global health and understand the systems that perpetuate global health inequity.
Other roles
- BHSc Student