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Michael Anaba (He/Him) is a Registered Nurse and Assistant Professor in the School Health Sciences, BSN program with extensive experience in Surgery, Pediatrics, Public Health, and Geriatric Nursing. Presently pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of New Brunswick's Faculty of Graduate Studies, Michael's research focuses on immigrant health, and the well-being of Black communities. His current research endeavor is supported by the SSRCH and the Canadian Nurses Foundation. Michael finds solace in traveling and outdoor activities, especially on warm summer days.

PhD- Candidate -University of New Brunswick

Diploma in University Teaching- University of New Brunswick

MSc Epidemiology- University of Witwatersrand, South Africa

BSc Nursing- Public Health- Catholic University

Diploma Nursing -Agogo Nursing Training College   

Canadian Public Health Association

BC College of Nurses and Midwives

My educational philosophy entails recognizing that each student possesses distinct learning preferences and requirements, necessitating adaptable teaching approaches. It also entails nurturing an inclusive and respectful classroom atmosphere where every student experience appreciation and backing.

• Pathophysiology
• Medical/Surgical Nursing
• Public Health 

• Cancer control and prevention
• Newcomers Health and Well-being
• Knowledge Translation and Implementation 

• New Brunswick Nursing Award: 2023 Canadian Nurses Foundation
• Wu Yee-sun and Mrs. Wu Ho Man-yeen Memorial Bursary: School of Graduate Studies, University of New Brunswick, 2019
• S. M Guma Fellowship Award, School of Graduate Studies, University of New Brunswick, 2019 
• EDCTP travel Award: Ninth EDCTP Forum, "Clinical Research and Sustainable development in sub-Saharan Africa: the impact of North-South Partnerships, 2018
• University of Washington, Seattle WA, Global Health Award for Research Training, 2017
• Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Global Health Travel Award, January 2017

WHO/TDR Postgraduate Scholarship in Implementation Science, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, January 2016

• Mar 15, 2023, International Association Studies. Montreal, Canada Oral presentation Anaba M, Busolo D, Zurba M Refugee Youth Experiences on Using Nature-Based Programs to Promote Well-being in Nova Scotia
• Dec 2019 , Faculty of Nursing University of New Brunswick. Research Day Oral presentation. Anaba M, Busolo D Improving cancer screening among Newcomers in New Brunswick
• Sep 17-21, 2018 - 10th EDCTP Forum, "Clinical Research and Sustainable development in sub-Saharan Africa: the impact of North-South Partnerships", Lisbon, Portugal. Poster Presentation. Anaba M, Ae-Ngebisi K, Agyei SO, Ibisomi L. (2017) Evaluating the Implementation of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test in Rural Facilities in Ghana
• May 28-30, 2018 – 3rd Nordic Implementation Conference, Copenhagen, Denmark: Oral Presentation. Anaba MK, Ibisomi L, Owusu-Agyei S, Chirwa T, Ramaswamy R (2017) Determinants of Acceptability of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test among Health Workers in Kintampo North Municipality
• Dec 04-06, 2017 -10th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation, Arlington, VA, USA. Poster Presentation.  Anaba MK, Ibisomi L, Owusu-Agyei S, Chirwa T, Ramaswamy R (2017) Acceptability of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test among Health Workers in Kintampo North Municipality in Ghana
• Jan 14 -18, 2017 - Keystone Symposium, Vancouver, Canada on New Development in Basic Understanding of Tuberculosis. Poster presentation:  Anaba M, Ae-Ngebisi K, Agyei SO, Ibisomi L. (2017) Health Workers Implementation of Tuberculosis Screening of PLHIV in ART Clinics in Ghana”

• Yalamala, R.S., Anaba, M., Zurba, M., Hyde, J., Petriello, M. M. (2022) A shared perspective on successes, failures and lessons learnt in Community-Engaged Research. SAGE Qualitative Research Methods.
• Anaba M, Busolo D Improving cancer screening among Newcomers in New Brunswick, BMC Health Serv Res- In press.
• Anaba M, RN MSc; Zurba M PhD; Busolo D, RN PhD. Immigrants Nature-Based Programs Preferences: Protocol for a Scoping Review - In press
• Anaba M. Zurba M, Hyde J Reddi R, Experiences of Early Career researcher in Community-Engaged Research - In press
• Anaba MK, Ibisomi L, Owusu-Agyei S, Chirwa T, Ramaswamy R. Determinants of health workers intention to use malaria rapid diagnostic test in Kintampo North Municipality, Ghana - a cross-sectional study. BMC Health Serv Res. 2019 Jul 15;19(1):491.
• Anaba M, Ae-Ngebisi K, Agyei SO, Ibisomi L. PO 8248 Determinants of acceptability of malaria rapid diagnostic test among health workers in Kintampo North Municipality, Ghana. BMJ Glob Health. 2019 Apr 1;4(Suppl 3):A23–A23