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Our department is leading research and prevention activities that impact public health by training students to evaluate and respond to important public health issues in aging and chronic disease prevention, reproductive health, environmental health, and infectious diseases.

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These fresh classes, majors and certificates open new possibilities

The School of Public Health is expanding its curriculum with four new innovative courses.

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Time-restricted eating improves cognition in older women

Samāneh Farsijani, PhD, assistant professor of epidemiology at Pitt Public Health, provided expert perspective on new research suggesting time-restricted eating may improve certain aspects of cognitive function in older women. Farsijani emphasized that the findings are encouraging but preliminary, noting the study’s small size and the need for larger, more diverse studies before broader recommendations can be made.

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School of Public Health staff honored at annual award and recognition celebration

Members of Pitt Public Health’s staff were honored at the 2026 Staff Awards & Recognition Ceremony on Aug. 11. Staff milestones recognizing five to 40 years of service were also celebrated.