August 23, 2024
Extreme weather can leave a trail of destruction and a lasting health impact
Addressing these increasing disasters means addressing climate change. Environmental health experts like Dean Maureen Lichtveld say policymakers should work with communities that are affected even if some people may not recognize climate change as a threat.
August 23, 2024
New funding to empower youth in Madagascar through comprehensive sexuality education
Behavioral and Community Health Sciences Professor Jessica Burke, PhD, MHS, and Assistant Professor Sara Baumann, PhD, MPH, have received $400,000 in funding from the Spencer Foundation.
August 22, 2024
2 Pitt graduate students were named public health ambassadors
Master's candidates Jaia Gallegos and Prathiksha Sivakumar, were selected for the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health’s (ASPPH) 2024-25 This Is Public Health Ambassador Cohort.
August 19, 2024
Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected – it could now turn into the next global pandemic
Associate Professor of Epidemiology Jean Nachega discusses how the Mpox outbreak in Africa has been neglected, despite its potential to escalate into a global pandemic.
August 19, 2024
Connecting dots: Pitt health expert explores intersection of climate change and COVID-19
Dean Maureen Lichtveld discusses the intersection of climate change and COVID-19.
August 19, 2024
Expert Insights: Could the next pandemic be lurking closer than we think?
Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Chair Suresh Kuchipudi provides insight on bird flu preparedness.
August 19, 2024
Women's fracture rates, risk vary by race, ethnicity
"This study is the first to provide novel fracture incidence data in many racial, ethnic, and origin groups that have been understudied in the U.S. and highlights the need to understand the factors that underlie these differences," lead author Jane Cauley.
August 19, 2024
This mpox outbreak isn't like the last one
“The 2022 global outbreak was clade 2, and mortality was less than 1 percent,” says Jean Nachega, associate professor of epidemiology. “Now we’re talking about a strain which can have up to 10 percent mortality.”
August 9, 2024
Doctor's work in Nigeria supported by Monroeville Rotary
“I knew I had to give back, to do something,” said Abi Fapohunda, assistant professor of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences.
August 5, 2024
Department renamed at Pitt’s School of Public Health
The Department of Biostatistics will become the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science to reflect the increasing growth of complex data and biotechnology now being employed in the field of public health.
August 5, 2024
New study suggests climate change could lead to more missed doctor appointments
“I applaud the [researchers’] effort to include the role of temperature and heat in appointment adherence,” said Dean Maureen Lichtveld.
August 5, 2024
Pitt named Maternal Health Research Center of excellence
NIH grant covers $13 million over six years
July 30, 2024
Learning by doing
Students thrive at Pittsburgh Summer Institute.
July 24, 2024
University of Pittsburgh to lead One Health Consortium for the Commonwealth
“We look forward to expanding what we know about One Health to work toward a healthy society in which every one of us can thrive,” Dean Lichtveld said.
July 23, 2024