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The Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee

ONE BOOK, ONE COMMUNITY

Are you participating in the school’s read-along program? Students, faculty, and alumni can share in the year-long activities.

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sculpture from oakland ave

"Cantini Man"

Origins of Pitt Public Health's iconic "Man" sculpture, according to King Friday (video). 

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Alumnus Profile

It was the formative year at Pitt Public Health that made Bill Sollecito who he is today. 

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Origins of Pitt Public Health's iconic "Cantini Man" sculpture, according to King Friday (VIDEO)

In charming footage from an e...
Origins of Pitt Public Health's iconic "Cantini Man" sculpture, according to King Friday (VIDEO)

In charming footage from an early episode of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," famed Pittsburgh muralist and sculptor, Virgil Cantini shares the maquette for his scientific "Man" sculpture and explains his vision for the work. The angular, larger-than-life metallic figure has adorned the Fifth Avenue ... (04/16/2018)

Dean Burke shares January letter regarding the Thomas Parran legacy

Dean Donald Burke shares his ...
Dean Burke shares January letter regarding the Thomas Parran legacy

Dean Donald Burke shares his recent letter to the chancellor's office asking for an official University review of the naming of Parran Hall, "I write to request that the Office of Diversity and Inclusion form a review committee to consider whether the name "Parran Hall" is consistent with the Unive... (02/15/2018)

OBOC: Colors of Support

COLORS OF SUPPORT! Our One Boo...
OBOC: Colors of Support

COLORS OF SUPPORT! Our One Book, One Community program presents cancer-awareness memorabilia of students, faculty, and staff in a special November display, part of this year’s communal read of Pulitzer Prize winning The Emperor of All Maladies: A biography of Cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee. (11/02/2017)

Burke: We didn’t lose the war on drugs. We surrendered.

POST-GAZETTE - In his October ...
Burke: We didn’t lose the war on drugs. We surrendered.

POST-GAZETTE - In his October 22, 2017 editorial, Dean DONALD BURKE writes, “As an epidemiologist, I’m exasperated. Facing a raging epidemic—of drug addiction and overdose deaths—we dither. Even an ounce of prevention would look good at this point. ... To bend the epidemic curve downward, we will ne... (10/23/2017)

Acceptance Journeys Pittsburgh — Pop-up photo exhibit in Harrisburg

ACCEPTANCE JOURNEYS PITTSBURGH...
Acceptance Journeys Pittsburgh — Pop-up photo exhibit in Harrisburg

ACCEPTANCE JOURNEYS PITTSBURGH is a Pitt Public Health photo-story project where community members share stories of love and acceptance for their lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) friends and family. The Pennsylvania Department of Health invited us to host a pop-up exhibit on Wednesday,... (10/18/2017)

 

Wed
3/28 Center for Health Equity Event
Legacy of Black Medical Schools and Departments in the United States exhibitLegacy of Black Medical Schools and Departments in the United States exhibit Center for Health Equity Event
Legacy of Black Medical Schools and Departments in the United States exhibit
Wed 3/28 to Mon 4/30
Falk Library of the Health Sciences

On display this April in the Falk Library's Upper Lounge, the exhibit  "Legacy of Black Medical Schools and Departments in the United States Exhibit" tells the forgotten stories of the 19 Black medical schools and departments that existed at one time in the United States. It describes the important roles Black medical schools played in the development and training of the physician workforce and why these schools are still needed today. 
Mon
4/23 Epidemiology Subclinical CVD Journal Club
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Subclinical Cardiovascular Disease Journal Club
Mon 4/23 3:00PM - 4:30PM
Public Health A521

The focus of this journal club will continue to be the presentation of research being conducted by the CVD training grant trainees and faculty collaborating with the URL, as it relates to subclinical cardiovascular disease.
Mon
4/23 BCHS Event
BCHS 2509 Poster Showcase BCHS Event
BCHS 2509 Poster Showcase
Mon 4/23 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Public Health Commons (1st floor)
Tue
4/24 BCHS Event
BCHS 2562 Poster Showcase BCHS Event
BCHS 2562 Poster Showcase
Tue 4/24 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Public Health Commons (1st floor)
Tue
4/24 IDM Master's Defense
Renjian Xiao - MS '18: Neuroprotective microRNAs combat HIV associated neurocognitive disorder... IDM Master's Defense
Renjian Xiao - MS '18: Neuroprotective microRNAs combat HIV associated neurocognitive disorder...
Tue 4/24 2:30PM - 4:00PM
Public Health Lecture Hall (A115)

Renjian's thesis, Neuroprotective microRNAs combat HIV associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) pathogenesis, states that nearly more than half of individuals living with HIV-1 infection present with some degree of neuronal impairment. Since, currently, no treatment is available to prevent or treat HAND, devising a method to manage HAND can help to improve the quality of life in HIV-1 positive population.
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