Undergraduate Research & Scholarships

Emma Nathanson

Evaluating an intervention to prevent neonatal infections in Kenya

For this summer research, I will travel to Kenya to support the CLEAN Trial, an ongoing randomized controlled trial that aims to evaluate the impact of a multi-component chlorination intervention on maternal and neonatal infections in rural health facilities in western Kenya. This intervention aims to provide clean water to health facilities and reduce the burden of disease for local populations. I will assist with data quality review, develop data protocols, and support study coordination. This provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience conducting global health research.

Message To Sponsor

Thank you for making my summer research in Kenya possible! As someone studying climate and health, being part of a clean water trial in rural clinics is a truly dream opportunity. It gives me practical experience which helps me prepare for grad school and allows me to grow as a researcher. I'm grateful for this opportunity to contribute to work that really matters, and I'm inspired to continue pursuing a career that centers on global justice, health, and service.