Emily Pullen

Emily graduated from the University of Toronto with an Honours Bachelor of Science in health studies (population health) and psychology; she has since pursued her interest in basic sciences and knowledge advancement by working as a research technician studying multiple sclerosis, cognitive decline, focusing on women’s health. She also recognizes the importance of knowledge translation in academia and works to create accessible materials translating epidemiolocal and population health research from an Indigenous population health lab. The intersection between her passions, basic science and knowledge translation, is also met with a passion for sustainability. Sustainability encourages eco-friendly choices and climate awareness and directly affects people’s daily lifestyles, physical and mental health and well-being, and population and communities’ ability to thrive. It is essential that within the health sciences, researchers consider the sustainable effects of their research on populations and what gaps in knowledge the public has on leading a sustainable, healthy, and happy life.