PGR VOICES: From PhD studies to postdoctoral research

Cecilia Prieto Bravo celebrates completing her PhD in Population Health Sciences and begins a new chapter as a postdoctoral researcher in cancer prevention in Chile.

by Cecilia Prieto Bravo | Postdoctoral Researcher

I’m delighted to share that last year, I completed my PhD in Population Health Sciences, where I explored the understanding of overweight and obesity in children and their caregivers. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who supported me during this journey - family, friends, and fellow colleagues at the Usher Institute - but most importantly to Jeni Harden, Linda Bauld, and Nicola Boydell for their invaluable guidance. 

Now, I’m excited to begin my postdoctoral research at the Centre for Cancer Prevention and Control in Santiago, Chile, where I will develop my research line and collaborate on ongoing projects, with a particular focus on cancer experiences and interdisciplinary approaches to health.

Visit the Centre for Cancer Prevention and Control website

Photograph of Cecilia Prieto Bravo holding her completed PhD