Member Insight: Sonia Grandi
What sparked your decision to become an epidemiologist? My path to becoming an epidemiologist was not linear and began while I was working as a research coordinator conducting research in cardiology. During this time, I was working with a colleague who was completing his PhD in epidemiology, and we would have a lot of really interesting and very nerdy conversations about epidemiology. It sparked my interest in the field and gave me the necessary nudge to apply to the PhD program at McGill University. This was not an easy decision, given I had just had my second child and was sleep deprived! Reflecting on this time of my life now and knowing what I know, I have no regrets. What do you see as the biggest obstacle facing epidemiologists in the next five years? As an epidemiologist, this is an exciting time. The availability of large-scale data, collected through both traditional means and innovative technologies, has expanded our ability to understand how social, genetic, and built environments shape health across the life course. However, this data-rich landscape also presents an important challenge for epidemiologists. The sheer volume and heterogeneity of data raise concerns about how to balance quantity with quality, […]
