yl26

Hello! I am a rising senior majoring in Biological Sciences and Psychology at Rice University. I am also pursuing a minor in Global Health Technologies with a passionate interest in medicine, technology and human rights. This summer, from May 31st to July 31st, I will be interning at the Hospital de Câncer de Barretos and going on medical outreach trips to different communities in Brazil. During these two months, I hope you will enjoy reading my blog as you join me in learning about global health and Brazil in this exciting journey!

“Unidade Móvel III”: week long trip in Mato Grosso

Published by yl26 on August 1, 2012

In Brazil, I’m continually pulled back to the amazing work of the Mobile Unit. So far we’ve explored Barretos; we’ve… read more

“Project Updates”: from pilot studies to Ebooks

Published by yl26 on July 24, 2012

These past two weeks had been the most thrilling and event packed weeks of my internship so far. I say… read more

“Mammography Mobile Units”: trips around the Barretos Municipals

Published by yl26 on July 10, 2012

One of the most interesting developments here– one with a motivational beginning and considerable accomplishments–is the mobile unit project that… read more

“Making Progress”: technology updates

Published by yl26 on July 4, 2012

Remember all the BTB technologies Jessica and I brought with us to Barretos? Yes..no..maybe? If you’re not sure, then I… read more

"Hello Barretos!": the city, the technologies, the beginning.

“Hello Barretos!”: the city, the technologies, the beginning.

Published by yl26 on June 15, 2012

Oi! or hello! from Barretos, Brazil! Jessica, my fellow intern and I have been here for two days now, and… read more