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PHUSP scholars discover public health beyond the classroom

Twenty-eight undergraduate scholars spent eight weeks working with Pittsburgh-area organizations, conducting research and exploring careers in public health. Their summer projects—from food access and maternal health to housing, health equity and environmental health—showcased the many ways public health improves the health of communities.

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Pitt sophomores launch KaleidoMed, bridging medical volunteering and social work advocacy

BSPH student Shrreya Narayanakumar and fellow Pitt undergraduate Gella Hample have launched KaleidoMed, a student-led group connecting pre-health and pre-med students with medical volunteering and social work advocacy opportunities in the Pittsburgh community.

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Pitt Public Health partners on new rare disease treatment effort

A new $25 million investment from the Richard King Mellon Foundation is bringing together Pittsburgh’s leading research, clinical and technology institutions to accelerate the development of treatments for rare diseases — and Pitt Public Health researchers are playing an important role in the effort.

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