Nchanji G. Takop

Nchanji G. Takop is an early career researcher with microbiology as his primary lens into the world which he developed through microbiology research touching the food, medical, environmental, industrial, and public health spaces. One health and planetary health recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and ecological health, and this indicates that protecting biodiversity through conservation is one important way to ensure healthy ecosystems, supporting both wildlife and human populations. The influence of climate change on health and the recent pandemics demonstrates this and contributes to why Takop takes a special interest in topics core to global health and the environment.

It is rare to be part of something bigger than us, an international push to combat and end global health threats, especially those that affect the poorest and underprivileged of society. Serving as a student ambassador is an opportunity to build my network and be a part of an international organization with a global network that acknowledges the multidisciplinary nature of global health challenges in practice and communication, aspects key for policy and advocacy.