Molly Klarman,

I came to Dr. Nelson’s lab in 2018 after having worked for two community based NGOs in Haiti, designing, implementing and evaluating public health programming. Prior to that I was involved in research in both Latin America and the US spanning diverse fields from household water purification to development of diagnostic tests for parasitic diseases to best agricultural practices for watershed management.

My current work at UF involves coordinating all aspects of a series of research studies called INACT; Improving Nighttime Access to Care and Treatment that are being conducted in Haiti. Within these studies we are building, evaluating, and disseminating the MotoMeds telemedicine and medication delivery service healthcare delivery model. Ultimately, we are working towards the goal of improving access to quality healthcare for all families.

I am especially drawn to the work being done at the Nelson lab because of its focus on bridging the gap between research and actionable public health improvements and I am excited to have the opportunity to contribute to this endeavor.