IDM News

When Fate Calls

“Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans.” – John Lennon, Beautiful Boy, 1980

Pitt alumna, Janet Stout, PhD, (IDM ’81, ’92) loves telling the story about how a simple telephone slip-up serendipitously brought her to the School of Public Health and a full-circle moment years later. 

Interviews with outstanding authors

Dr. Ha believes it is crucial to remain informed about the latest developments in one’s field of study.

U.S. animal industries pose disease risks to people, report says

The risk of disease transmission is not really confined to a particular geography or cultural practice,” said Suresh Kuchipudi.

Pitt honors longtime staff employees at ceremony

30 Pitt Public Health staff with long tenures at the University were honored during the Chancellor's Annual Staff Recognition Ceremony.

Project Silk offers a safe space for young LGBTQ+ people of color

Project Silk started in 2012 as a focus group by the Pitt Public Health as a way for the community to talk about HIV, particularly in young, queer people of color. 

Meet Suresh Kuchipudi

New IDM Chair Arrives July 1

In the waning days of 2019, a novel pathogen called SARS-CoV-2 most likely crossed species from animals to humans and delivered a 21st century reminder—needed or not—that the war between man and microbes is not over.

Student accolades and honors

Faculty accolades and honors

The School of Public Health celebrates honors and achievements made by faculty members during the spring semester.

Alum shares her voice

Pitt Public Health alum Venise White 'walks the talk'

CDC report: Tick-borne illness babesiosis on rise in Northeast

Assistant professor Danielle Tufts said more attention needs to be paid to testing for babesiosis when people seek treatment for a tick bite.

Pitt Public Health career spotlight

Alumnus finds passion in detecting, preventing infection outbreaks

Within months of Alexander Sundermann’s MPH graduation (IDM ‘14, '22), the new UPMC infection preventionist and his colleagues were faced with a spate of severe fungal infections—some fatal—among transplant patients. The outbreak was traced to a Clearfield County commercial laundry service, where hospital linens were determined to have been contaminated by molds.

How the pandemic inspired this Pitt student to pursue a career in public health

MPH student, Larisa Garza Chapa, discusses what led her to pursue a degree in public health. 

Disparities in COVID-19 vaccine equity persist, though the situation has improved

Healio -  Jean Nachega explains that these data show that vaccine access inequity is still a reality, especially in low- and middle-income countries, though the situation at least in terms of COVID-19 vaccines has somewhat improved.