Maya Thirkill

Maya Thirkill graduated from Boston University School of Public Health with her MPH in 2022 with a certificate in epidemiology and biostatistics. As a student, she was a 2021 PHP writing fellow. Maya’s experience volunteering with community health organizations in underserved communities has shaped her interest in reproductive and social epidemiology. She is fascinated by storytelling as a tool for health literacy and constructing a culture of health. Maya spends her leisure time hiking, writing, and watching documentaries. She plans to merge her passion for storytelling and health education in health-oriented films and literature in the future.

Maya's Work:

02.18.2022 holding hand of person in hospital bed

All Pregnancies End

All reproductive experiences should be supported whether they end in childbirth, miscarriage or termination.

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02.08.2022 comic

Comics: Heroes of Health Education

Researchers explored using comics as a health education tool for expanded carrier screening during pregnancy.

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02.04.2022 Salloway

Stephen Salloway

Alzheimer's researcher Stephen Salloway talks about caregiving, conquering stigma and why there's hope in this work.

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01.17.2022 Person looking at smart watch

Wearing Your Health on Your Sleeve

Researchers evaluated the feasibility of using biometric monitoring systems to detect pre-symptomatic viral infections such as Covid-19.

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12.08.2021 bed bugs spelled out on pillow

Monsters in Your Bed

Employing a professional exterminator may seem like the obvious choice for a bedbug infestation, but the price is out of reach of many.

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11.22.2021 greys anatomy data

What Did Grey's Anatomy Teach You?

A popular television show increased public awareness of a sexual assault education and support resource.

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