Sappho Zoe Gilbert, PhD MPH

Research

My research examines how food systems, environmental change, and public policy shape health in Arctic and Indigenous communities. For a list of my publications, please visit my Google Scholar page.

Arctic food systems and population health

Studying how access to subsistence harvesting, income, public benefits, and community food programs shape nutrition and health of Arctic communities.

Health impacts of climate and environmental change

Investigating how climate and environmental change affect access to and safety of subsistence harvesting, food security, housing conditions, and health in the Arctic.

Community-engaged, policy-facing approaches to knowledge co-production

Utilizing mixed methods and community-engaged approaches to produce research that is accountable to communities and useful for the design of health and food policy.

Wellbeing and career development of youth

Supporting research and initiatives focused on the wellbeing and development of Arctic youth as well as mentoring youth and early career scholars interested in research with Arctic and Indigenous communities.

Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada. August 8, 2024. Photo by Sappho Gilbert.