The Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology (IDM) is committed to training the next generation of scientists and public health professionals to enhance the control of infectious diseases in the human population.
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Pitt students turn sustainability into action
As student sustainability ambassadors at Pitt Public Health, Emily Bradley and Sophia Russo are finding practical ways to reduce waste and make sustainable choices easier for the campus community.
Suresh Kuchipudi named endowed chair in One Health
Suresh Kuchipudi, PhD, MVSc, MBA, professor and chair of infectious diseases and microbiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, has been named the endowed chair in One Health, an approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, plant and environmental health.
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.