ER visit data for asthma show dip, but advocacy groups still fight for resources and answers
Sally Wenzel, professor and chair of environmental and occupational health, said the visit counts seem surprisingly low — and “certainly would not be in line with my experience,” which includes nearly 18 years as a pulmonologist with UPMC.
Possible asthma phenotype associated with rheumatoid arthritis
“Asthma and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are both prevalent diseases with well-defined immunological bases, with one often considered allergic (Type 2) and the other autoimmune (Type 1/Th1),” said Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Professor and Chair Sally Wenzel.
With fluoride again drawing criticism, sorting out its prevalence in Pittsburgh-area drinking water
Over the years, Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health, Aaron Barchowsky, has been contacted repeatedly by local water systems wondering whether it’s worth the money to add fluoride, and whether it’s safe.
2 dozen Pitt researchers made Clarivate’s annual Highly Cited list
In addition to Environmental and Occupational Health Department Chair Sally Wenzel, the list includes Drs. Valerian Kagan, Vladimir Tyurin and Yulia Tyurina.
Celebrating EOH Staff
The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health proudly celebrates our incredible staff, whose dedication and hard work keep the department thriving. From efficiently managing purchasing and reimbursements, to ensuring seamless grant administration and exceptional IT support, their behind-the-scenes efforts make everything possible. We appreciate their commitment, expertise and the vital role they play in our success.
Thank you for all that you do!
Report: Coal-based steelmaking causes hundreds of premature deaths and billions in health costs nationwide
“The EPA essentially put this program together as an attempt to model the various health burdens that might have been incurred by living near sources of pollution,” said James Fabisiak, an associate professor of environmental and occupational health.
Lu presents at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Annual Scientific Retreat
Hexin Lu, a second-year PhD student mentored by Peter Di, presented a poster titled "The Dual Role of TLR2 in Lung Cancer: Promoting Early Tumor Growth and Modulating Inflammation and Differentiation in KRAS Mutant Mice".
New awards honor Health Science research staff
Congratulations to Jean Zak, Ali Pittman and Alissa Eugeni who were honored at the first annual Health Sciences Research Administrator Awards!
Sowing seeds of collaboration
“It was truly a joy to visit and share a meal, conversation and learning,” reflects Alison Sanders, PhD, MS, R2R Center director and associate professor of environmental and occupational health.
Introducing the 2024-2025 Health Justice Scholars
Pitt’s Center for Health Equity welcomes a new cohort to the Health Justice Scholars Program.
Students Villandre and Lyu present at 2024 Pittsburgh International Lung Conference
Villandre was honored with a Best Abstract Award.
Faculty trio cited among top female scientists – For yet another year
Data analytics company Research.com has again ranked three School of Public Health faculty members among their annual list of top 1,000 female scientists.
Learning by doing
Students thrive at Pittsburgh Summer Institute.
Dysfunctional destruction of cellular powerhouses is central to severe asthma
For two decades, Dr. Sally Wenzel, chair of the department of environmental and occupational health, has worked to bring precision medicine to asthma, publishing extensively on the disease’s many underlying genetic and molecular causes.