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Shreenik Kundu, a PhD student with the CommiSur Lab, has been featured in McGill’s Global Health Perspectives for his innovative work introducing virtual reality to pediatric healthcare in Punjab, India. His article, “Beyond the Blueprint: Introducing Virtual Reality to Pediatric Healthcare in Punjab — Perspectives on Global Health,” details his experiences in Ludhiana and highlights the potential of virtual reality technologies to transform pediatric care in resource-limited settings.

Link: https://www.perspectivesmcgill.com/allposts/2025/3/26/beyond-the-blueprint-introducing-virtual-reality-to-pediatric-healthcare-in-punjab

As recipient of the EDI Award for Academic Excellence, Sacha Williams, a PhD student with the CommiSur Lab, will gain exclusive access to a comprehensive mentorship program through the Mentorat intégral pour la science inclusive (MISI) project. This opportunity will pair Sacha with a dedicated mentor and provide access to specialized activities designed to foster her development as an inclusive leader. The MISI project, funded by the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie through the NovaScience Program of the Quebec Government, reflects the lab’s commitment to supporting diverse talent and inclusive leadership in scientific research.

Ayla Grek, a PhD student with the CommiSur Lab, has been selected as one of 31 finalists for the 2025 Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship. Chosen from more than 680 applicants from Canada and abroad, this recognition highlights Ayla’s exceptional academic achievements and research potential. This opportunity offers not only generous research funding but also inclusion in a unique community of leading researchers and practitioners.

Link: https://www.trudeaufoundation.ca/updates/news/congratulations-31-finalists-2025-scholarship-competition