Academic Work &
Public Voice
Lila K. Chamlagai (he/him) has presented his research at institutions across the United States and brought the story of Bhutanese refugees to academic and public audiences worldwide.
Publications
"Country in the Mirror" — Book Review
A scholarly book review on the Bhutanese regime and its implications for refugee communities, published by Bhutan News Service.
Bhutan News Service
"My Journey from Bhutanese Refugee Camp to Brown University"
A personal narrative tracing Lila's journey from a refugee camp in Nepal to becoming a doctoral researcher at Brown University — featured by the Smithsonian Library.
Smithsonian Library
Academic
Presentations
From Brown University to the Mind and Life Institute, Lila has shared his research on Bhutanese refugee health, mental wellness, and community-based care with audiences across the United States.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Bhutanese Populations
Mind and Life Institute · Summer 2024
Community Advisory Boards
Switchboard · June 2023
Trauma to Unsettled Resettlement
Hartford Hospital · 2023
Community Health Worker Approach
Resilience Mind, Columbus OH · September 2023
Bhutanese Elders Healthcare
African Nations Conference · October 2023
Family-Based Mental Health — Poster Presentation
Public Health Conference · March 2022
Family-Based Mental Health
Brown University · February 2022
Co-design Methodology
AcademyHealth · June 2021
Trauma, Happiness & Meaning of Life
Eastern Psychology Association · March 2020
Bhutanese Refugees & Suicide Prevention
Elmira College · May 2019
Awards & Fellowships
Brown Doctoral Fellowship
Brown University
Biology Honor Society
Elmira College
Sociology & Anthropology Honor Society
Elmira College
Elmira Trustee Award
Elmira College
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Scholarship
Gates Foundation
National Honor Society
High School
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Lila speaks on refugee health, health equity, community-based research, and his personal journey from a Bhutanese refugee camp to Brown University. Reach out to discuss an event or collaboration.
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