A showcase of all things global at UMN
Gender-affirming care is vital to the transgender community. And research that furthers this care plays a critical role in optimizing health outcomes.
A wide range of UMN schools and colleges have connections in Thailand, including an interdisciplinary health sciences hub at Chiang Mai University. Many UMN alumni and collaborators are on staff at local universities and governmental organizations.
A global research partnership seeks to understand the feasibility of a study using a wearable device to examine the relationship of physical activity, sedentary time and glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes in Thailand.
Catlyn Christie chose the MSID Thailand program for her international experience. For the first six weeks, she attended classes taught by Thai professors and went on field trips to various organizations and NGOs devoted to environmental sustainability, public health, and social services. The second half of the program involved an internship in a rural agricultural village.