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Public health is everywhere — so why not stop and talk about it?

That’s the idea behind a new monthly webinar series launching Oct. 13 from the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health. Hosted by Dean Maureen Lichtveld, MD, MPH, the series will bring the public into conversations about public health, the work of Pitt Public Health and the issues shaping the field. Each webinar will feature researchers, practitioners and community partners working to address some of today’s biggest public health challenges.

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Pitt Public Health researchers bring genetics expertise to inaugural Polynesian Precision Medicine Symposium

Department of Human Genetics faculty and students shared research and expertise in genetics and precision medicine at the inaugural Polynesian Precision Medicine Symposium, held July 29-31 in Apia, Samoa. The symposium brought together approximately 110 researchers, clinicians, community leaders and advocates from Samoa, Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and the United States to explore how advances in genetics and precision medicine can improve health among Polynesian communities while remaining culturally responsive and community driven.

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Robot pets may brighten the days of older adults, Pitt study finds

A study led by Steven M. Albert, PhD, emeritus professor of behavioral and community health sciences at Pitt Public Health, found that older adults receiving family caregiver support showed an increase in positive affect after receiving a low-cost robotic pet. The research earned a Bronze Award in the 2026 Innovative Research on Aging Awards from Mather Institute.

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