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Faculty member Aaron Barchowsky

The growing health concerns of microplastics and what you can do to reduce your risks

Aaron Barchowsky, PhD, professor of environmental and occupational health, noted that the presence of microplastics in human systems has increased scientific interest. “But really, actually seeing that there is accumulation of the nanoplastics and microplastics in placentas or brains or kidneys has really fueled a lot of the concern."

From left: Vivek Kapur, Pitt Public Health Dean Maureen Lichtveld, Suresh Kuchipudi and Baldev Gulati

One Health, Across Continents

Pitt Public Health recently welcomed two internationally recognized One Health leaders to campus to explore opportunities for collaboration across continents.

IDM staff person Erin Schuetz

Pitt Public Health's Erin Schuetz receives Chancellor’s Distinguished Service Award

Erin Schuetz, academic & student affairs administrator in the Department of Infectious Diseases & Microbiology, has been honored with the 2025 Chancellor’s Distinguished Service Award for Staff. These annual accolades recognize employees whose work demonstrates exceptional dedication to the University community and reflects Pitt’s spirit of possibility.