Symposiums
About the Neal Halfon Public Health Trainee Symposium
The annual MCH Symposium has served as a forum for students in the Maternal and Child Health Center of Excellence (CoE), the University of California-Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (UC-LEND) training program, and other UCLA students doing public health work to present their research, internship insights, and engage in sharing knowledge and experiences that have occurred over the academic year.
This year, we are expanding our symposium offering and are excited to present the First Annual Neal Halfon Public Health Trainee Symposium! All UCLA Fielding students are encouraged to submit their work to be presented. Top submissions will be invited to give an oral presentation; all other accepted submissions will be poster presentations.
Logistics
Date: Friday, June 7th, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: UCLA Neuroscience Research Building 635, Charles E. Young Dr. S., Los Angeles, CA 90095
Goals and Values
We aim to promote the research of UCLA students working within the field of public health and provide opportunities to get feedback from faculty and public health professionals.
Who Can Present?
All UCLA students are encouraged to submit their work to be presented. Top submissions will be invited to give an oral presentation; all other accepted submissions will be poster presentations.The deadline for abstract submission is March 1, 2024. Acceptance notifications will be sent by April 1, 2024.
Interested?
Tell your friends! We have a shareable flyer available for download below.
Any Questions? Send us an email at [email protected].
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Previous Symposiums
October 2021 Recap
Dr. Brymer's plenary talk can be viewed below:
Student researchers Diana Alfaro, MPH Community Health Sciences and Sophia De-Oliveira MPH Community Health Sciences then presented their virtual research presentation “Shoo Away the Blues”. Their presentation can be viewed below:
Student researchers then presented their posters from 3:00pm-5:00pm in the CHS Courtyard.
The Intersection of Housing and Reproductive Justice: Impact on Maternal and Child Health and One’s Decision to Start a Family
By Delia Melendrez Gomez MPH Community Health Sciences
Learning for Equity MasterClass: An Advocacy and Social Movement Building Intervention for BIPOC California Youth
By Dome Enrico Lupac MPH Community Health Sciences
Lessons Learned from the Adolescent COVID-19 Vaccine Implementation
By Rachel Kamran MPH Community Health Sciences
The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Dimensions of Wellness on Undergraduate Students
By Angel Forte B.S Candidate, Anthony Sandoval B.S. Candidate, Giao Nguyen B.S. Candidate, Yalianis Cruz B.S. Candidate
A Novel Approach to Youth Health Advocacy: The COVID-19 Youth Task Force
By Sabrina Rodrigues MPH Community Health Sciences
Filipino Family Health Initiative: A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating an Evidence-Based Parenting Program among Filipino Families
By Samantha Macam MPH Community Health Sciences & MSW Candidate
May 2021 Recap
Child, Family & Community Health. Shame & The One Word Solution in Ending the Cycle of Violence
Annalea Forrest | MPH/MSW Student – Community Health Sciences
Investigating Disparities in Service, Education and Healthcare Impacting Latinx Autistic Communities
Kristal Orta Martinez | Ronald E. McNair Research Scholar
Hillsides: ACEs Project
Elizabeth Lupercio | MPH/MSW Student – Community Health Sciences
The Intersection of Truancy and Mental Health
Paulina Sepulveda – MPH Student | Health Policy & Management
Mixed-Methods Process Evaluation of MCH Routine Home Visitation in Kenya
Nilpa Shah – MPH Student | Community Health Sciences
UCLA Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Research Group
Yunjoo Shin – MPH Student | Community Health Sciences
Reducing Barriers to Obtaining Health Services in SPA 6
Sarah Homsy – MPH/MSW Student | Community Health Sciences
Secondary Analysis of Variables of Self-Reported Mental Health in US Colleges
Nancy Le & Jason Timmerman – Pathways for Students into Health Professions Trainee
Filipino Family Health Initiative: Implementation of an Evidence-Based Parenting Intervention with Filipino Families
Trixy Joy Manansala – MPH Student | Community Health Sciences
Evaluating Midnight Stroll: An HIV Care and Prevention Outreach Program
Katianna Chang – MSW/MPH Student | Community Health Sciences
The Future of Child Well-Being: Transforming Policy Ecosystems for Health
Hallie Young – MPH Student | Community Health Sciences
Reproductive Health, Pregnancy & Birth Outcomes
Thriving While Black
Aleetia Miller | MPH Student – Community Health Sciences
CSEC Youth & Barriers to Care
Emily Murray | MPH Student – Community Health Sciences
Cedars Sinai Case Study
Julia Koerber – MPH Student | Epidemiology
Identifying Gaps in Prenatal Syphilis Screening and Treatment in Kern County, CA
Eunhee Park, MPH – PhD Student | Community Health Sciences
Meeting Youth Where They're At: Planning and Evaluating a Digital Youth Advisory Board
Andrea Renteria – MPH Student | Community Health Sciences
Improving Reproductive Health Services in Medical Hub Clinics for Adolescents in Foster Care through Youth Engagement and Health Navigator Pilot Program
Elizabeth Agredano & Nayelie Benitez Santos – MS Epidemiology Students
Determining the Impact of Immigration Policies on Reproductive Health
Becca Woofter – PhD Student | Community Health Sciences
LGBTQ Inclusivity in Sex Education for California Teens
Lacey Howcroft – MPH Student | Community Health Sciences
Preeclampsia, Maternal Hypertension & Childhood Cancer Risk
Lexie Askins – MPH Student | Epidemiology
Advancing Reproductive Health & Justice Through Research, Organizing & Advocacy
Bri-Ann Hernandez MPH Student | Community Health Sciences
Maternal Disparities by Race: An Analysis of the OB/GYN Patient Experience at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Payton Lawton – MPH Student | Health Policy & Management
Effects of COVID-19
Evaluation of Access to Healthcare During COVID-19
Amy Bui | MPH Student – Community Health Sciences
How is COVID-19 Negatively Impacting Children in California?
Jennifer Archuleta | PhD Student – Community Health Sciences
Differences in Educational Experiences for Low SES vs High SES Students During COVID-19
Richard Tirado, Eric Jue & Apsara Chopra – Pathways for Students into Health Professions (PSHP) Trainees
Differences Between High Anxiety and Socioeconomic Status in UCLA Undergraduate Students During COVID-19
Kevin Jimenez, Sydney Huynh, & Tayloneei Jackson – Pathways for Students into Health Professions (PSHP) Trainees
Neurodiverse College Students and Anxiety During COVID-19
Ada Chung, Julie Grassian, Pearl Omo-Sowho – Pathways for Students into Health Professions (PSHP) Trainees
Risk Perception among Expecting Mothers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Jacqueline Carranza – MPH Student | Community Health Sciences
Evaluating Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Program Delivery Models to Establish a Community of Practice in the Time of COVID-19
Telma Menendez – MPH Student | Community Health Sciences
Impact of COVID-19 on Newborn Screening
Ressie Ascueta – MPH Student | Community Health Sciences