DJ McDonough, Kinesiology doctoral student advised by associate professor Zan Gao, PhD, was elected to the Games for Health Journal Early Career Committee, a group of graduate students and early career scientists and professionals with a passion for conducting and promoting research at the intersection of healthcare, games, and emerging virtual technologies.

McDonough was one of six members elected from a large international pool of applicants. The Early Career Committee now has members representing five countries. The group’s tasks for the coming year include:

(1) creating a manuscript review mentor program;
(2) disseminating group activities and games for health research through collaborative manuscripts and presentations;
(3) increasing networking and mentorship opportunities for group members; and
(4) further developing a strong, supportive, and impassioned cohort of young scientists who improve the group, G4HJ, and the G4HJ community.