Dean's Day | School of Public Health

Dean’s Day is our annual showcase of student research featuring poster sessions during which students present their work to the multidisciplinary Pitt Public Health community.

To participate, students must prepare and submit an abstract. All currently matriculated Pitt Public Health students are eligible to compete, with the exception of the previous year’s first place master’s and doctoral winners.

Dean's Day 2026

April 7-9
Sessions 10 a.m.-Noon and 1-3 p.m. each day!

All poster sessions are in the first floor Commons, Public Health building.

Tuesday, April 7

10 a.m.-noon

McKenna Brunick, MPH student in the Department of Human Genetics
The Carceral Footprint: Mapping Incarceration's Long-Term Effects on Health
James Cirillo, MS student in the Department of Epidemiology
Functional and Circulating Indicators of Endothelial Health and Their Associations with the American Heart Association’s “Life’s Essential 8”
Christine Crasto, PhD student in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
Assessment of Whether Protein Receptor Disrupting Mutations are Suitable for Inclusion in a Rationally Designed Live-Attenuated Vaccine for Encephalitic Alphaviruses
Emily Davis, PhD student in the Department of Human Genetics
Integrated Analysis of EZH2 Genomic Occupancy in the Developing Retina
Reagan Garcia, PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology
Weight Loss and Physical Activity Reduces Perceived Physical Fatigability Among Older Adults with Obesity
Alex Grant, PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology
Accumulation of Skeletal Muscle Adiposity Over 18-years is Associated with Lower Cognitive Functioning: The Tobago Health Study
Mengyi Li, PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology
Equol or Equol Producer - Which is More Important for Brain Health?
Katya Kee-Tui, MPH student in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences
Breaking Down Walls from the Inside and Out: A Proposal for an Inside-Out Public Health curriculum between the University of Pittsburgh and State Correctional Institute Mercer
Zhuodiao Kuang, PhD student in the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science
Conformal Inference of Individualized Treatment Rules under Distributional Shift
Ashley Linton, MPH student in the Department of Epidemiology
Postoperative Urinary Tract Infections in Urogynecologic Surgery Patients
Vivien Lyu, PhD student in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health
Early-Life Inorganic Arsenic Exposure Reprograms Placental miRNA-mRNA Networks and Placenta-Fetal Lung Axis
Gracen Mitrick, PhD student in the Department of Human Genetics
Mapping the Landscape of Meiotic Variation in Human Eggs
Raye Palko, MS student in the Department of Human Genetics
Using a One Health Approach to Understand How Borrelia Burgdorferi Prevalence in Blacklegged Tick Populations in Western Pennsylvania Affect Human Lyme Disease Cases
Meredith Phillips, Postdoctoral Trainee, Department of Epidemiology
Objective and Subjective Socioeconomic Status and Cognitive Function in Lower Income Adults
Natalie Price, Postdoctoral Trainee, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health
Prenatal Nephrotoxic Metal Mixture Exposures and Risk for Developmental Kidney Injury: Insights from a Transdisciplinary Study
Gavin Rienne, Postdoctoral Trainee, Department of Epidemiology
Compounding Disasters and Community Economics: Children Living in Poverty Following the 2021 Kentucky Tornado Outbreak
Rachael Rush, postdoctoral trainee in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
Cross-Platform Comparison of Novel Rift Valley Fever Virus Vaccine Candidates
Brittany T. Smith, postdoctoral trainee in the Department of Epidemiology
Examining the Roles of Parental Substance Use, ACEs, and Adult Support in Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Use
Haoling Wang, PhD student in the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science
ICODEN: Ordinary Differential Equation Neural Networks for Interval-Censored Data, with Applications to ADNI Data

1-3 p.m.

Lakshita Arunkumar, MS student in the Department of Human Genetics Genome Bioinformatics
Spatial Transcriptomics Reveals Spatiotemporal Gene Expression Changes During Liver Regeneration in Mice
Afshin Bahramy, PhD student in the Department of Human Genetics
From Whole-Slide Images to Genome Study: ML-Derived Hippocampal Sclerosis Phenotypes and Associated Loci in ADRC Brains
Kristina L. Boyd, PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology
Development and Assessment of a Central Appalachian Social Vulnerability Index
Jordan Noelle Crane, MPH student in the Department of Epidemiology
Invasive Candidiasis; A Critique on Invention Prevention Measures
Julia (Pengyue) Dou, MPH student in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences
Using a Vertically Integrated Project Approach to Analyze Social Media Content
Brian Earle, MS genetic counseling student in the Department of Human Genetics
Characterizing Referral Pathways to Pediatric Genetics Consultation After Initial Autism Diagnosis Within the UPMC Health System
Emma Gay, PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology – Performance
Fatigability is Associated with Differential Gene Expression Patterns in Human Skeletal Muscle
Gagan Heda, MS student in the Department of Human Genetics Genome Bioinformatics
Integrative Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Analysis Reveals Th9-Relted Signatures in Cardiovascular relevant Autoimmune Disease (Psoriasis)
Anna Hilliard, MS genetic counseling student in the Department of Human Genetics
Health Outcomes of Infants with Mild Ventriculomegaly Discovered on Fetal Ultrasound
Ian Jacobs, PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology
Mechanistic Components of Arterial Stiffness and Incident Dementia in Older Adults
Nusrat Jahan, PhD student in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health
Age and Sex Specific Associations of Arsenic Exposure with Hypertension and Elevated Blood Pressure Measures in African-Caribbean Adults
Qianhui Jin, PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology
Periconceptional Plant-Based Dietary Patterns and Cardiometabolic Risk at Three Years Postpartum
Delaney Kenyon, MPH student in the Department of Health Policy and Management
Does Bias Education Work? Evaluating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Modules in an Emergency Medical Services Certification Curriculum
Jiaqian Liu, PhD student in the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science
Identifying Subgroups with Heterogeneous Treatment Effects in Time-to-Event Outcomes Using the Living Longer Probability with Continuous Biomarkers
Carter White, PhD student in the Department of Human Genetics
The Role of DEAD-box RNA Helicase 42 in Cellular Function and Neurodevelopmental Syndrome
Mengchun Zhang, MS student in the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science
MultiDiffNet: A Multi-Objective Diffusion Framework for Generalizable Brain Decoding
Samantha Zhang, PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology
Mediation Analysis of Demographic Factors, Influenza Vaccination, Infection, and Perceived Severity of Acute Respiratory Illness

Wednesday, April 8

10 a.m.-noon

Reem Al-Atassi, MPH student in the Department of Epidemiology
Potential to Influence VMS in Mid-Life: Prospective Associations Between LE8 and VMS Trajectory in the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation
Ruel Beresford, PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology
Association Between Multiple Urinary Metals and Metal Mixtures and Ectopic Adiposity in Caribbean Men: The Tobago Health Study
Alison Cercy, MS student in the Department of Human Genetics/MPH Genetic Counseling
Hereditary Cancer Findings in a Primary Care/Precision Medicine Clinic: Analysis of Visit Indications and Results 
Linyi Chen, PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology
Identification of Acute Respiratory Symptoms for Efficient Use of Point-Of-Care Influenza and COVID-19 Testing for Clinical Management
Peyton Collins, MPH student in the Department of Epidemiology
Improving the Statewide Referral Network of Viral Hepatitis and HIV Service Providers in PA
Haley Director, PhD student in the Department of Health and Policy Management
Evaluating the Operationalization of Practice-Based Competencies during Care Delivery Among Prenatal Genetic Counselors
Harsh Hiwase, MPH student in the Department of Human Genetics
Redefining Fairness in AI-Driven Healthcare
Jacqueline Holden, MPH student in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
Investigating Genetic Ancestry Effects on Antibody-Dependent Enhancement of Dengue Virus in the Dermis
Hajin Jang, PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology
Associations of Obesity Phenotypes with Incident, Recurrent, and Number of Falls in Older Adults: A Cross-Cohort Analysis
Misaki Kobayashi, PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology
Environmental Lithium Exposure is Associated with Reduced Emphysema Severity and Progression in the COPDGene Cohort
Yilei Liu, PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology
Impact of the FDA Drug Safety Communication on Codeine and Tramadol Prescribing in Pediatric Dental Care: Evidence from Nationally Sourced Claims Data
Justin Najimian, MS genetic counseling student in the Department of Human Genetics
Perceptions, Considerations, and Expectations of LGBTQ+ Patients Towards Genetic Counseling: A Qualitative Analysis
Katherine Ramsey, MS student in the Department of Human Genetics Genome Bioinformatics
Long-Read Sequencing Reveals Centromeric Signatures of Alternative Lengthening of Telomeres in Cancer Cell Lines and Tumor Samples
Archisha Sharma, MPH student in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
Genomic and Serological Surveillance of Influenza D Virus at the Human-Animal Interface
Emilee Spozarski, MPH student in the Department of Human Genetics MPH
Improving Genetic Test Literacy in Chronic Upper Respiratory Disease: Development and Evaluation of a Patient-Centered Educational Resource
Elizabeth Varner, MS student in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
Designing a Simple, Defined, Detergent-free Medium for Planktonic or Aggregated Growth of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
Kaitlyn Watkins, MS student in the Department of Human Genetics
Structural Variation of LMNB1 in Autosomal Dominant Leukodystrophy: A Comprehensive Variant Compilation and PNS-Specific Mouse Model Characterization

1-3 p.m.

Miranda Aman, PhD student in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health
Enhancing Environmental Health Literacy and Reducing Indoor PM₂.₅ Through Accessible Interventions in Under-Served Communities: A Pilot Study in Homewood, Pennsylvania
Colleen Ballantyne, PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology
Comparative Efficacy of Transfusion Strategies in Women and Men with Myocardial Infarction and Anemia: Pre-Specified Secondary Findings from the MINT Trial
Gabriella Bayne, MPH student in the Department of Epidemiology- Connecting Novel and Emerging Pathogens to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and Related Indicators
Camille Boufford, PhD student in the Department of Human Genetics
Genome-Wide PheWAS Identifies DACH1 as a Novel Candidate Regulator of Potassium Homeostasis
Jianci Chen, MS student in the Department of Epidemiology
Heart Fat Depots and Coronary Artery Calcification - from the ERA JUMP Study
Haley Director, PhD student in the Department of Health and Policy Management
Legal Mapping Analysis of State Medicaid Prenatal Genetic Testing Coverage Policies
Sari Goldson, MPH student in the Department of Human Genetics
Evolving Barriers to Eye Care: Multi-Year Findings from a Patient Navigator Program in an Academic Ophthalmology Department
Elon Holmes, Infectious Diseases and Microbiology PhD Tropism of Rift Valley Fever Virus (RVFV) in Placenta Trophoblast Lineages
Allison Koller, PhD student in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health
The Association Between E-cigarette Use and Circulating Eosinophil and Basophil Counts Differs by HIV Serostatus
Alana Luppino, MPH student in the Department of Human Genetics
Identifying Undiagnosed Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Through Comorbidity-Based EHR Phenotyping in the “All of Us” Research Program
Rina Mahoney, MS genetic counseling student in the Department of Human Genetics
Clinical Utility of Panel-Based Pharmacogenetic Testing in a Precision Medicine Primary Care Setting
Hoimonty Mazumder, Postdoctoral Trainee in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health- Ambient Temperature Variability and Chronic Kidney Disease Burden in Appalachia: 2003-2024
Lola Ortiz-Whittingham, MS student in the Department of Epidemiology
Characterizing Resilient and At-Risk Neighborhoods with Lower- And Higher-Than-Expected Firearm Injuries and Fatalities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nailah Simmons, MPH student in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health
A Framework for Pediatric Environmental Health History Taking: Lessons Learned from the East Palestine Train Derailment
Stephanie Singh, MS student in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
Structural Characterization of Nanobody 10 (NB10) Binding to the SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein
Jacob Whitman, Postdoctoral Trainee in the Department of Health and Policy Management
Cancer Surgery Outcomes after Implementation of a Global Budget Model in Rural Hospitals
Toni-Ann Yapp, PhD student in the Department of Human Genetics- Genetic Colocalization of Blood Lipid Loci with Adipose Gene Expression in Samoans
Yuanbo Zhang, PhD student in the Department of Health and Policy Management
Telemedicine vs In-Office Postoperative Visits After Nephrectomy: A Target Trial Emulation of 90-Day Hospital-Free Days

Thursday, April 9

10 a.m.-Noon

Joseph Alejandro, PhD in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences
Age, Period, and Cohort Effects on US Alcohol-Related Liver Disease Mortality, 1968-2023
Emily Bache, PhD student in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology PhD
Using Participatory Epidemiology to Understand Differences in Tick-Borne Disease Perceptions from Homeowners in the Ohio River Valley
Shruti Bhansali, MS/MPH genetic counseling student in the Department of Human Genetics
Assessing the Quality of Primary Care and Genetic Testing Experiences Among Patients and Caregivers Affected by Huntington’s Disease
Sarah Cory, PhD student in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
Evaluating ELISAs for Mycobacterial Lipoarabinomannan as a Tool for Identifying Undiagnosed Tuberculosis in Pregnant Women in Suriname
Erricka Hager, PhD student in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences
"Told, Untold, and Retold": A Systematic Rapid Review of Intergenerational Sexual and Reproductive Health Communication in Black Families
Samantha Hoffman, MPH student in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
Exploring Healthcare Providers' Perspectives on Intervention Opportunities to Improve HIV PrEP Utilization for Cisgender Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence
Bethany Hoschar, PhD student in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection Increases the Susceptibility of Cells to SIV Infection in an In Vitro Granuloma Model
Jonathan Hui, Biostatistics PhD - Addressing Immortal Time Bias in Observational Vaccine Studies
Sanika Kamath, MS genome bioinformatics student in the Department of Human Genetics
sigNATURE: A Reference-Guided Framework for Reproducible T-Cell Biomarkers of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Response
Arai Lubas, MPH student in the Department of Epidemiology
Non-Invasive Breath Biopsy for Pneumonia Diagnosis in Hospitalized Adults: A Proof-of-Concept, Feasibility Study
Claire Magill, MS genetic counseling student in the Department of Human Genetics
Genetic Testing in Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Evaluation: Provider Perspective, Practices, and Integration of Genetic Counseling.
Kathryn Mierzejewski, MS student in the Department of Human Genetics
Impact of the Introduction of CPT Code 96041 on Billing for Genetic Counseling Services in Pennsylvania
Cassidy Mills, MS/MPH genetic counseling student in the Department of Human Genetics
Perspectives on Reproductive Planning from Key Interest Holders in Autosomal Dominant Leukodystrophy (ADLD)
Sarah O'Connell, MS/MPH genetic counseling student in the Department of Human Genetics
Adherence to Pancreatic Cancer Surveillance Recommendations for High-Risk Individuals
Alexa Pierce, MPH student in the Department of Health and Policy Management
Mobile Health Units Providing Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in the Northeastern U.S.: Organizational Characteristics, Geographic Patterns, and Policy Contexts
Divya Proper, MS genetic counseling student in the Department of Human Genetics
Parallel Parental Perspectives: A Qualitative Study of Parents of Children Diagnosed with Late-Onset Pompe Disease on Newborn Screening
Taylor Salvigsen, MS genetic counseling student in the Department of Human Genetics
A Disease Concept Model for GRIN2A GOF Variants
Olivia Studnicki, MPH student in the Department of Epidemiology
Drivers and Deterrents of Accessing Care for Patients with Xylazine-Associated Wounds
Takashi Yoshimasu, MS student in the Department of Epidemiology
The Association Between Fasting Intervals and Changes in Depressive Symptoms from Early Pregnancy to Postpartum
Liang You, PhD student in the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science
Systematic Evaluation and Fine-Tuning Framework for Cell Segmentation in Spatial Proteomics

1-3 p.m.

Farazdaq Al hammood, PhD student in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health
Mechanistic Characterization of Engineered Anticancer Peptides (eACPs) in Mitigating Tobacco-Specific Nitrosamine Driven Inflammation and Immune Dysregulation in Lung Carcinogenesis
AJ Beatty, MPH student in the Department of Epidemiology
Investigating an Association Between Screen Time and Prodromal Psychosis Symptoms in American Adolescents: A Longitudinal Study
Yicheng Cai, MS student in the Department of Epidemiology
ADHD Polygenic Risk Score and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
José Campos Sanchez, MPH student in the Department of Human Genetics
Interpretability of Multi-Omics Integration in a X-Linked Adrenoleukodystrophy Cohort
Sophia Chesmer, MPH student in the Department of Human Genetics
Sociodemographic, Environmental and Lifestyle Differences Between C9ORF72 Mutation Carriers and Non-Carriers with ALS in the CDC National Registry
Lindsay Cook, MPH student in the Department of Human Genetics
Evaluation of Rapid Whole-Genome Sequencing in the NICU&CICU: Implications for Policy and Practice
Elizabeth Gilbride, PhD student in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
Arnur Gusmanov, PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology
Higher Education Level and Years of Education are Negatively Associated with Equol-Producing Status Among Older Adults
Nathan Herdman, PhD student in the Department of Human Genetics
Lamin B1 Reduction is a Therapeutic Strategy in a Mouse Model of Autosomal Dominant Leukodystrophy
Maria Intong, MPH student in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
HIV Transmission Through Heterosexual Contact in Illinois: Trends, Disparities, and Prevention Gaps
Nikita Kubal, PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology
Using Electronic Health Record Data to Evaluate an Integrated Postpartum Care Model: Methods and Preliminary Findings
Xin Li, MS student in the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science
Identification of Emerging Risk Factors and Temporal Patterns in Hospitalized COPD Patients: A Retrospective Analysis of NIS Study (2019–2023)
Wenzhuo Lin, PhD student in the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science
Inferring Cell-Type-Specific Networks from Single-Cell1 Epigenomics Data
Margo McBrearty, PhD student in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
In Vitro Efficacy of Two Novel Small-Molecule Broad Spectrum Influenza Antivirals
Marilyn Ngo, PhD student in the Department of Human Genetics
SCYL3 and its Role in TDP-43 Pathobiology
Devin O'Reilly, MPH student in the Department of Human Genetics
One in Five Samoans Have a CYP2D6 Variant of Uncertain Significance: Barriers to Samoan Precision Medicine
Kaitlin Sweeney, MPH student in the Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences
Neighborhood- and Individual-Level Predictors of Exercise Adherence in a Community-Based Exercise Class for Older Adults
Julia Walko, MPH student in the Department of Epidemiology
Fall-Related Traumas in a University Hospital Setting: Patterns, Risk Factors, and Prevention Strategies
Mackenzie Wilcox, MS student in the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science
Relationship Between Genetic Risk Factors for Parkinson’s Disease and Olfactory Function in Black Individuals Without Diagnosed Neurologic Disorders
Ed Zak, MS student in the Department of Epidemiology
The Association Between Hypertension and Emergency Room Encounters for Falls Compared to Inpatient Encounters in Older Adults with Parkinson’s Disease

Congrats to our previous winners

2025 Winners

Dean's Day 2025 was a success! Nearly 100 graduate students and 10 postdocs presented over seven sessions. Thank you to all of the student presenters and faculty judges.

Dean's Day first place, master's: Megha Yannam, IDM
Dean’s Day second place, master’s: Melina Martin, BCHS
Dean’s Day third place, master’s: Mireya Jimenez-Lopez, HUGEN

Dean’s Day first place doctoral: Elizabeth Gilbride, IDM
Dean’s Day second place, doctoral: Christine Castro, IDM
Dean’s Day third place, doctoral: Ruel Beresford, EPIDEM

Rosenkranz Award for the project judged to be the most significant contribution to the public health field: Jennifer Reif, HUGEN

Catherine Cartier Ulrich Award, master's: Claire Bess, HPM
Catherine Cartier Ulrich Award, doctoral: Sade Tukuru, EPIDEM and Cindy Pan, BCHS
Center for Public Health Practice: Bella DiGiacomo, IDM

2024 Winners

Dean's Day 2024 was a success! Nearly 90 graduate students and nine undergraduates presented over six sessions. Thank you to all of the student presenters and the faculty judges.

Dean's Day first place, master's: Emmanuela Abraham, BCHS
Dean’s Day second place, master’s: Claire Lama, BCHS
Dean’s Day third place, master’s: Sade Tukuru, EPIDEM

Dean’s Day first place doctoral: Stephanie Creasy, BCHS
Dean’s Day second place, doctoral: Bethany Hoschar, IDM
Dean’s Day third place, doctoral: Emily Nicholls, EOH

Rosenkranz Award for the project judged to be the most significant contribution to the public health field: Katherine Kim, HPM

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award, master's: Isabel Martin, EPIDEM
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award, doctoral: Genet Assefa, HUGEN

Catherine Cartier Ulrich Award, master's: Claire Lama, BCHS
Catherine Cartier Ulrich Award, doctoral: Stephanie Creasy, BCHS
Center for Public Health Practice, master's: Elizabeth Roy, HUGEN
Center for Public Health Practice, doctoral: Rebecca Bilden, HPM

2023 Winners

Dean’s Day first place master’s: Harika Dyer, EPIDEM
Dean’s Day second place, master’s: Shravan Leonard-Murali, EPIDEM
Dean’s Day third place, master’s: Rina Mahoney, HUGEN

Dean’s Day first place doctoral: Nathan Raabe, EPIDEM
Dean’s Day second place, doctoral: Arpita Tripathi, BCHS
Dean’s Day third place, doctoral: Ziling Mao, EPIDEM

Rosenkranz Award for the project judged to be the most significant contribution to the public health field: Samantha Rosenberg, BCHS

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award, master's: Aparna Ramani, HPM
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award, doctoral: Anna Lewis, IDM

Catherine Cartier Ulrich Award, master's: Harika Dyer and Kayla Ortiz, BCHS
Catherine Cartier Ulrich Award, doctoral: Adrianna Acevedo-Fontanez, EPIDEM
Center for Public Health Practice: Dara Czernikowski, BCHS

Department of Epidemiology master's award: Pooja Tallapeneni
Department of Epidemiology doctoral award: Lauren Shaver Roe
Department of Epidemiology health disparities award: Samantha Hernandez

2022 Winners

Dean’s Day first place master’s: Rachel Merritt, IDM
Dean’s Day second place, master’s: Monica Henderson, BCHS
Dean’s Day third place, master’s: Haley Director, HUGEN

Dean’s Day first place doctoral: Chinwoke Isiguzo, BCHS
Dean’s Day second place, doctoral: Jessie Klousnitzer, EOH
Dean’s Day third place, doctoral: Alice Gao, HPM

Rosenkranz Award for the project judged to be the most significant contribution to the public health field: Bethany Flage, IDM

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award, master's: Emily Arthur, EPI
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award, doctoral: Donald Bourne, HPM

Department of Epidemiology master's award: Teja Pulavarthi
Department of Epidemiology doctoral award: team of John Herberger, Rebecca McAdams, Alice Arcury-Quandt, Adrianna Acevedo-Fontanez
Department of Epidemiology diversity award: Carly Belz