University of Heidelberg

Fatima Molina

Fatima Molina

Fatima Molina (Navajo) is from Flagstaff, Arizona, USA. In 2018, she graduated with double Bachelor of Science degrees in Microbiology and in Anthropology with an emphasis in Human Biology from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. Ms. Molina has been a part of multiple research projects that have included: researching the prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus among American Indian (AI) children and adolescents in the Southwest region of the USA; studying microscopic jellyfish parasites, known as Myxozoa, in the Czech Republic; discovering the health benefits of incorporating AI traditional healing practices, in conjunction with Western medicine, to provide alternative medical support for cancer patients; establishing college bridge programs at Oregon State University and the University of Arizona to increase college opportunities for AI youth; and investigating the success of alcohol and substance abuse treatment programs that incorporate AI traditional healing and cultural activities within their curriculums. Having a strong affinity for global enrichment and collaboration, she chose to apply for the Master of Arts Health and Society in South Asia (MAHASSA) program to learn more about medical anthropology and the historical significance of South Asian traditional health treatments and medical innovations. After the completion of the MAHASSA program, Ms. Molina plans to continue her academic journey by enrolling in an Epidemiology Ph.D. program to fulfill her career pursuit of combating the prevalence of infectious diseases within communities around the world.

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