Biography

In my Economics PhD endeavor, I am interested in understanding the social and economic causes and consequences of the so-called medical brain drain phenomenon, with which a lot of countries, especially developing ones, are confronted. Doing so will hopefully allow us to better understand to what extent local policies targeted at limiting brain drain can prove either beneficial or detrimental and, thus, act accordingly in the future. This has always been a topic of great interest for me. In my home country of Romania, medical brain drain has long been a key issue of political and intellectual debate, particularly since the country's ascension to the European Union in 2007. In the future, using the knowledge and expertise that I will develop in my doctoral studies, I wish to take initiative in this domain and hopefully make a difference for the better!It is a great honor to join the prestigious Gates Cambridge community of scholars. Having already pursued a Master's Degree in Cambridge, I have become accustomed with the great energy and passion with which academics here conduct their research. I am extremely grateful to be able to continue this journey!

Previous Education

University of Amsterdam
University of Cambridge