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Incoming BSPH students earn top scholarships from Pitt

Three incoming Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) students have been selected for the University of Pittsburgh’s most distinguished scholarships for undergraduates.

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Research funding makes advancements in women’s health possible

Professor of Epidemiology Maria Mori Brooks is the principal investigator of the SWAN coordinating center, located in Pittsburgh. She has an integral role in determining how each site collects data and how it is analyzed.

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Quantifying the toll of plastics: Researchers link 350,000 global deaths to phthalate exposure

“Cardiovascular disease is really at the low end of health risks for phthalates, versus we know a lot about endocrine disruption,” said Barchowsky, professor of environmental and occupational health.