Gillian McKay

Gillian McKay is a public health researcher at The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, focusing on maternal health service policies during epidemic crises in post-conflict settings. Her work addresses intersections between epidemic disease, gender/human rights, and global health resilience.

• BSc in Nursing (University of British Columbia)
• MSc in Public Health (The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine)

Her research integrates community engagement, health systems in fragile states, and behavior change interventions. Key themes include:

• Health impacts of urbanization/migration
• Climate change resilience
• Post-Ebola syndrome and survivor care
• Humanitarian worker moral distress

She actively collaborates with global health networks across Africa, Europe, and North America, contributing to outbreak response frameworks and policy development.

Awards:

• 2016 Alumni Scholarship