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Each week on BEaTS Research Radio at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, early-career scientists and investigators deep dive into the ever-changing, rapidly evolving world of Science in one-on-one conversations with some of the planet's most brilliant Scientists, breaking down the science in terms you can understand
BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast
Episode 113 BEaTS Research Radio- Interview with Dr Kanika Harris
Nicole Chu from the University of Ottawa speaks with Dr. Kanika Harris, the Director of Maternal Health for the Black Women’s Health Imperative, public health expert for the DC Mayor’s Lactation Commission and the Maternal Health Equity advisor for the state of Maryland. In this episode, Dr. Harris speaks on her past research in South Africa, focusing on maternal health and HIV prevention. She also speaks on the Black Women's Health Imperative, their purpose, and how they are working towards eliminating the racial disparity which is still prevalent against Black women in healthcare.
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