The UWI Mona Campus' Annual Departmental Reports 2022_2023

FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES

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Prof. Dalip Ragoobirsingh − Ministry of Health, Jamaica (MOH) – Panel member on Technical Advisory Committee, The Chronic Diseases and Injuries Unit updating the National Guidelines for the management of diabetes. − Pan American Health Organization Special Technical Committee to revise and update the nutrient requirements and recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) for the populations in the English speaking Caribbean. Prof. Maxine Gossell-Williams − The University of the West Indies Representative for Ministry of Science Energy and Technology UNESCO’s Global Observatory of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Instruments (GO-SPIN) Mapping Project Working Group. − Frontiers in Pharmacology – Special Topic Editor Dr. Lauriann Young-Martin − Co-Chair of the FMS Medicinal Cannabis/Psilocybin Research Group − Member of the International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment Dr. Carron Gordon − Member and Ministry Leader, Christian Life Fellowship, Papine, Kingston − Manuscript Reviewer: Disability and Rehabilitation Journal Dr. Gail Nelson − Member of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Jamaica (2013–to present) – Violist; Board of Management − Member, UWI Classical and Jazz Ensemble (2015–to present) − Member Board of Management of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Jamaica (2015–present) Dr. C. Gordon, Dr. Gail Nelson, Dr. Sonja Williams & Mrs Kathryn Satchell − Offered physiotherapy services along with 8 PT students, in the Interprofessional Health Fairs offered by the Faculty of Medical Sciences at 3 locations, in March and July 2023; Christian Life Fellowship, Papine, Kingston; FMS Teaching and Research Complex, Kingston and Petersfield, Westmoreland. MEMBERSHIP IN LEARNED SOCIETIES − Gail Nelson – Member: Jamaica Association of Sports Medicine − Gail Nelson, Carron Gordon, Sonja Williams, Gillian Hudson – Members: Jamaica Physiotherapy Association − Prof. Maxine Gossell-Williams – Executive Committee Member of North American Chapter of International Society of Pharmacovigilance.

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