On July 23, 2026, an International Research Exchange Meeting was held in the Health Science Room on the fourth floor of Building A, School of Health Sciences.

The meeting featured four graduate students from the School of Health Sciences and McMaster University, who presented their research in English on a wide range of topics, including infectious diseases, environmental health, reproductive medicine, and postpartum care.

In addition to students and faculty members from the School of Health Sciences, international students and graduate students from the School of Medicine also attended. Each presentation was followed by an active question-and-answer session and discussion.

Presenters and Presentation Titles

Joseph Evangelista Valencia

“Environmental DNA Detection for Schistosomiasis in the Philippines: Public Health Implications for Environmental Surveillance and Village-Level Endemicity Assessment”

Mark June Revolteado

“Tick Species Distribution After Half-a-Century of Environmental Change and the Risk of Tick-Borne Diseases in Niigata Prefecture, Japan”

Monica Barglinski, McMaster University

“From Fertility Pressures to Psychological Distress in Japanese Women Undergoing Assisted Reproductive Technology”

Muzzammil Hooda, McMaster University

“Beyond Presence: A Secondary Qualitative Analysis of Cognitive Labour and Partner Support in Japanese Postpartum Care”

The presenters introduced the backgrounds, methods, progress, and future directions of their research. The meeting provided participants with a valuable opportunity to learn about research conducted across different disciplines and cultural contexts.

It also served as a meaningful forum for building connections among international students, visiting students, graduate students, and faculty members.

We sincerely thank all the presenters and participants for contributing to this productive and engaging exchange.