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Dr. Natalya Ershova

Health Communication and Behavior Change (Ph.D.)

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The British Library
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Dr. Natalya Ershova

Здравствуйте! The code of life is a language. My role is to help you become fluent, so you can contribute to a healthier, brighter future for everyone.

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Health Communication and Behavior Change (Ph.D.)

01Foundations of Health Communication
1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of Health Communication
  The learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of Health Communication.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Foundations of Health Communication?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain a deep understanding of how to use data to improve human health, with a skill set that is in high demand in the rapidly growing field of personalized medicine and diagnostics, as applied to Foundations of Health Communication.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Health Communication.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Health Communication.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Foundations of Health Communication.
2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of Health Communication
  The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Health Communication to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Health Communication to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Foundations of Health Communication to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Health Communication for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Foundations of Health Communication as applied to Foundations of Health Communication.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Health Communication for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of Health Communication
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Health Communication against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Foundations of Health Communication as applied to Foundations of Health Communication.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Health Communication against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Foundations of Health Communication to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Foundations of Health Communication?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Foundations of Health Communication to a new documented context.
02Health Campaigns and Public Health
1. FoundationsFoundations of Health Campaigns and Public Health
  The learner can explain the core terms of Health Campaigns and Public Health.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Health Campaigns and Public Health?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Health Campaigns and Public Health.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Health Campaigns and Public Health.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Health Campaigns and Public Health.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Health Campaigns and Public Health.
2. MethodsMethods in Health Campaigns and Public Health
  The learner can apply a method from Health Campaigns and Public Health to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Health Campaigns and Public Health to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Health Campaigns and Public Health to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Health Campaigns and Public Health for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Health Campaigns and Public Health as applied to Health Campaigns and Public Health.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Health Campaigns and Public Health for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Health Campaigns and Public Health
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Health Campaigns and Public Health against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Health Campaigns and Public Health as applied to Health Campaigns and Public Health.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Health Campaigns and Public Health against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Health Campaigns and Public Health to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Health Campaigns and Public Health?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Health Campaigns and Public Health to a new documented context.
03Patient-Provider Communication
1. FoundationsFoundations of Patient-Provider Communication
  The learner can explain the core terms of Patient-Provider Communication.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Patient-Provider Communication?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Patient-Provider Communication.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Patient-Provider Communication.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Patient-Provider Communication.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Patient-Provider Communication.
2. MethodsMethods in Patient-Provider Communication
  The learner can apply a method from Patient-Provider Communication to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Patient-Provider Communication to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Patient-Provider Communication to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Patient-Provider Communication for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Patient-Provider Communication as applied to Patient-Provider Communication.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Patient-Provider Communication for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Patient-Provider Communication
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Patient-Provider Communication against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Patient-Provider Communication as applied to Patient-Provider Communication.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Patient-Provider Communication against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Patient-Provider Communication to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Patient-Provider Communication?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Patient-Provider Communication to a new documented context.
04Research Seminar in Health Communication
1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in Health Communication
  The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Health Communication.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in Health Communication?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Health Communication.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Health Communication.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Health Communication.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Health Communication.
2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in Health Communication
  The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Health Communication to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Health Communication to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Health Communication to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Health Communication for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in Health Communication as applied to Research Seminar in Health Communication.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Health Communication for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in Health Communication
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Health Communication against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in Health Communication as applied to Research Seminar in Health Communication.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Health Communication against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Research Seminar in Health Communication to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in Health Communication?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in Health Communication to a new documented context.
05The Ethics of AI in Health
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Health
  The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Health.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Ethics of AI in Health?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Health.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Health.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Health.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Health.
2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Health
  The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Health to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Health to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Health to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Health for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Ethics of AI in Health as applied to The Ethics of AI in Health.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Health for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Health
  The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Health against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Ethics of AI in Health as applied to The Ethics of AI in Health.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Health against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Health to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Ethics of AI in Health?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Health to a new documented context.
06The Practical Guide to Digital History
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History
  The learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Practical Guide to Digital History.
2. MethodsMethods in The Practical Guide to Digital History
  The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Practical Guide to Digital History to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Practical Guide to Digital History for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Practical Guide to Digital History
  The learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History as applied to The Practical Guide to Digital History.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Practical Guide to Digital History against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Practical Guide to Digital History?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Practical Guide to Digital History to a new documented context.
07Archival Science for Public Policy
1. FoundationsFoundations of Archival Science for Public Policy
  The learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Archival Science for Public Policy?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Archival Science for Public Policy.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Archival Science for Public Policy.
2. MethodsMethods in Archival Science for Public Policy
  The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Archival Science for Public Policy to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Archival Science for Public Policy for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Archival Science for Public Policy
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Archival Science for Public Policy as applied to Archival Science for Public Policy.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Archival Science for Public Policy against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Archival Science for Public Policy?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Archival Science for Public Policy to a new documented context.
08Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
1. FoundationsFoundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
  The learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
2. MethodsMethods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
  The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Capstone Project in Historical Analysis for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis as applied to Capstone Project in Historical Analysis.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Capstone Project in Historical Analysis?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Capstone Project in Historical Analysis to a new documented context.

Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Digital Humanities, Archival Science, Cultural Heritage, Middle Eastern History

Every dataset tells a story. Our job is to listen carefully and translate responsibly.
Dr. Natalya Ershova

Academic approach

Rigour made personal

I am a historian who is passionate about using data to make real-world impacts in academia and public policy. My mentorship focuses on helping students apply their skills to clinical and research problems, turning raw data into actionable insights.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Article: 'The Role of Digital Archives in Preserving Cultural Heritage' - A concise article on how digital archives can be used to preserve and protect cultural heritage. <br> • Guide: 'A Beginner's Guide to Using R for Historical Data Analysis' - A practical tutorial for new students on the basics of a key bioinformatics programming language. <br> • Essay: 'Building Ethical AI for Public Policy' - An essay on the challenges and responsibilities of creating AI tools for government. <br> • Total Score: 28/30 <br> • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in Russia, where I was inspired by the country's rich history of political philosophy and a deep respect for tradition. I saw how a deep understanding of the past could inform a better future. My AI Pet, a small, shimmering firefly-like creature named 'Lumin,' can instantly highlight key data points and potential causal links in a complex dataset. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Mentor at Nexier University.

A human detail

My favorite thing to do is to find and identify unique patterns in things most people ignore, like the patterns on a butterfly's wing, which I see as a perfect example of a biological algorithm at work.

Public links

Twitter: @NatalyaHealthComm · LinkedIn: /in/natalyaershova · GitHub: /natalyaershova

Adaptive access

Engage: Natalya Ershova. In our interactive sessions, we'll use a GAF-powered "virtual archive." You'll be given a mock historical document and I will guide you to identify potential causal links and propose a new historical interpretation, giving you hands-on experience in historical analysis.

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