Dr Kandala has been invited to play an important role in developing a new program, the Population Level Behavior Change (PLBC) Research Initiative. As a member of the program’s Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) he will have an opportunity to help shape a call for proposals for research projects focused on communications and behavior change approaches to reduce child mortality and to improve maternal and child health for those living in resource constrained areas of developing countries. The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) is managing the development of this new initiative in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Aileen was awarded a Service Medal by the Faculty of Public Health at its annual conference and awards dinner on July 3^rd 2014.

The medal was for her work as interim Chair and Vice Chair of the Faculty of Public Health Research Committee over several years.

Ejaz Cheema appeared on BBC radio to discuss his research into how pharmacists can help to improve our control of high blood pressure. The interview can be listened to by following the link below:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/4mt39dmpsx9ys83/blood%20pressure.mp3

The press release can be viewed at:

http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/med/news/news/how_pharmacists_can/