Congratulations Dr. Michele Monroy-Valle
On November 21st, 2023, Michele successfully defended her PhD dissertation in the Epidemiology program. Her dissertation is entitled “Stunting, Dietary Behaviour, and Bone Health Among Mayan Mothers and Their Children” Well done!
By Tyson BrownMichele Monroy-Valle earned her Nutrition Degree, Master's in Public Health, and Master's in University Teaching in her home country, Guatemala. As an Assistant Professor at the Universidad de San Carlos of Guatemala, Michele established herself as a knowledgeable and passionate researcher and educator.
Her journey led her to Canada, where she came as a Queen Elizabeth II Advanced Scholar at the University of Saskatchewan. Michele's selection for this prestigious program was a testament to her outstanding research, training, and educational accomplishments, particularly in maternal, infant, and child health and food security.
While pursuing a Ph.D. at the USask's School of Public Health in 2020, Michele received the Global Research Leadership Award for Students in 2022, showcasing her commitment to global health initiatives. In 2022, she earned the Image of Research People's Choice award and in 2023, the 3MT People's Choice award, highlighting her ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.
Michele Monroy-Valle's passion lies in implementation science, specifically within women's, infants, and children's health (WIC) and the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD). She looks forward to contributing her skills and insights to initiatives to improve these vulnerable populations' well-being.