BSE Student Heather Willmott Joins Scientific Committee to Shape the Future of Public Health Research

Heather Willmott, a dedicated MS/BS student under the guidance of Dr. Michael Anderson in the Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, has earned the prestigious appointment as a member of the Inaugural Student Scientific Writing and Review Training Committee for the renowned journal Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD). This journal, boasting an impressive JCR impact factor of 5.5 in 2022, is a testament to the quality of research it publishes.

The primary objective of the Committee is to nurture the next generation of public health researchers. It achieves this by providing students like Heather with invaluable early training and learning opportunities. These experiences are designed to empower them with the essential skills and expertise required for scientific publishing, reinforcing their ability to contribute significantly to the field of public health.

For further details on the Committee and its mission, you can visit their website here: Link.