December 9, 2024
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.
November 21, 2024
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.
November 19, 2024
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!
November 8, 2024
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.
November 7, 2024
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".
November 4, 2024
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!
November 4, 2024
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.
October 24, 2024
Introducing the 2024-2025 Health Justice Scholars
Pitt’s Center for Health Equity welcomes a new cohort to the Health Justice Scholars Program.
September 30, 2024
Students Villandre and Lyu present at 2024 Pittsburgh International Lung Conference
Villandre was honored with a Best Abstract Award.
September 13, 2024
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.
July 30, 2024
Learning by doing
Students thrive at Pittsburgh Summer Institute.
July 23, 2024
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.
July 19, 2024
Next steps on environmental justice efforts
Next up is the fourth annual Homewood Community Health and Wellness Summit on July 27, 2024, led by the Community Empowerment Association. There, Pitt researchers will discuss asthma and air pollution, said Tina Ndoh, associate professor of environmental and occupational health.
July 16, 2024
MPH in environmental and occupational health accredited by national council
The School of Public Health is pleased to announce the MPH in Environmental and Occupational Health degree program has been accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC).
July 11, 2024