COPD in Japan vs. the US: Comparing Prevalence and Mortality Rates
Despite historically higher smoking rates, Japan has significantly lower COPD prevalence and mortality than the U.S.—a paradox that may be explained by elements of the Japanese diet and public health practices, as discussed by Akira Sekikawa, professor of epidemiology.
Farm roots, field goals
“I went to my advisor, and she mentioned a new program in public health,” says Aman, now a doctoral student in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at Pitt’s School of Public Health. “I took an intro class, and I was completely hooked.”
Meet the Class of 2025 grads who won top University honors
Ashawnti Buckner, health policy and management MPH student, was a recipient of the 2025 Pitt’s Emma W. Locke Memorial Award.
Off ramp: Why it's important to plan for retirement from driving
Steven Albert, professor of behavioral and community health sciences, said in an interview that, while individuals face better emotional and psychological outcomes if they plan ahead to retire from driving, most people don’t do it.
Finding purpose in public health, one frame at a time
Lindsey Palmer’s journey from photographer to MPH student in behavioral and community health sciences and public health advocate is anything but traditional, yet it's deeply intentional. Every experience has brought her closer to work that feels meaningful.
2025 BSPH Capstone Symposium
As part of the nationwide celebration of the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week (NPHW), 23 Bachelor of Science in Public Health students presented their Capstone Projects at a poster session held in the Pitt Public Health building.
Researchers meet with East Palestine residents to discuss health study
“The concern is that the chemicals that have been released could impact the health of the liver. We’ll be collecting blood and urine from adults 18 years and older,” said Dean Maureen Lichtveld.
A Pitt professor is bringing her global perspective to this African medical research partnership
Tiffany Gary-Webb, professor of epidemiology, has partnered with an African medical research alliance to better understand the prevalence and underlying causes of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in Senegal.
Big adventures for little visitors
Pitt Public Health’s Take Your Child to Work Day.
University of Pittsburgh and UNIC Health agreement to advance Public Health
The University of Pittsburgh's School of Public Health and UNIC Health have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding, establishing a framework for comprehensive academic collaboration and exchange.
2 Pitt studies looking at health risks of chemicals spilled during East Palestine train derailment
Head researchers Juliane Beier and Dean Maureen Lichtveld said the two-year study started last year and have five community researchers on the ground in East Palestine.
Rachael Rush receives Postdoctoral Leadership Award
The University of Pittsburgh Postdoctoral Association (UPPDA) has honored Rachael Rush, PhD, with the Postdoctoral Leadership Award in recognition of her outstanding service and leadership within the postdoctoral community.
19 people were honored at Pitt’s Postdoctoral Research Symposium
Jacob Whitman, a postdoctoral associate in health policy and management, was recognized for one of the Best Poster Presentations and Rachael Rush, a postdoctoral associate in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, received the Postdoctoral Leadership Award.
Dara Méndez was honored by Pittsburgh’s Professional Women’s Network
Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Associate Director of the Center for Health Equity, Dara D. Méndez, has won the Ladies Who Lead Award from Pittsburgh’s Professional Women’s Network.