About

 Jillian Brunner is a senior at the University of Notre Dame majoring in Neuroscience and Behavior with a Supplemental Major in Spanish and a Minor in Compassionate Care in Medicine. Jillian is interested in global health and healthcare disparities, especially in Latin American countries. The main demographic she wants to learn about is adolescent pregnant women and their children. During the Summer of 2022, Jillian received a grant to participate in an Experiencing the World Fellowship through the Kellogg Institute. Jillian spent 4 weeks in La Paz, Bolivia with physicians and patients to learn about the epidemic of adolescent pregnancy and its effect on child development in a resource limited setting.  

KDR Project Advisor:
Vanesa Miseres

Major(s)
Neuroscience and Behavior
Spanish
Minor(s)
Compassionate Care in Medicine