In Good Health: Vaccines, menopause, and cardiovascular disease
Epidemiology's Samar El Khoudary discusses cardiovascular disease and the menopausal transition live on NPR's news magazine show 1A.
Tiffany Gary-Webb channels Senegal trips into collaborative disease research
Dr. Gary-Webb's focus on African American populations in the U.S. has expanded to include the Caribbean, Jamaica and Dakar, Senegal, with recent travels and collaborations geared toward improving health outcomes for noncommunicable diseases.
Dr. Felicia Hill-Briggs Health Equity Trailblazers in Diabetes Award debuts
Tiffany L. Gary-Webb, PhD, MHS, professor of epidemiology, received the inaugural Dr. Felicia Hill-Briggs Health Equity Trailblazers in Diabetes Award.
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.
Intersections: Local laws aid black moms
Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Associate Director of the Center for Health Equity, Dara D. Méndez joins KDKA to discuss local efforts to help black moms give healthy births.
COPD in Japan vs. the US: Comparing Prevalence and Mortality Rates
Despite historically higher smoking rates, Japan has significantly lower COPD prevalence and mortality than the U.S.—a paradox that may be explained by elements of the Japanese diet and public health practices, as discussed by Akira Sekikawa, professor of epidemiology.
A Pitt professor is bringing her global perspective to this African medical research partnership
Tiffany Gary-Webb, professor of epidemiology, has partnered with an African medical research alliance to better understand the prevalence and underlying causes of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in Senegal.
Dara Méndez was honored by Pittsburgh’s Professional Women’s Network
Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Associate Director of the Center for Health Equity, Dara D. Méndez, has won the Ladies Who Lead Award from Pittsburgh’s Professional Women’s Network.
Health Sciences award recipients at Faculty Honors Convocation
On April 3, five Pitt Public Health faculty members were celebrated at Pitt’s Faculty Honors Convocation for their outstanding achievements.
In the Hill District and in Homewood, citizens and scientists take a PHRESH approach to better health
Today, PHRESH has grown to include six separate studies (so far). Each study looks at how neighborhood investments and improvements in infrastructure — which includes parks, businesses (like grocery stores), housing, schools, libraries, community centers, and more — impact people’s health outcomes.
U.S. News and World Report 2025 graduate school rankings released
Pitt Public Health and several departments and programs perform well in the latest graduate school rankings.
Pittsburgh Hill District residents, analysts wonder what’s next following Salem’s Market closure
Residents may not feel the impact immediately. But Professor and Chair of Epidemiology Tamara Dubowitz said the closing would have effects on the surrounding community.
Pitt alumna helping new mothers thrive using evaluation tool bearing her name
Pitt Public Health alumna Jennifer Barkin is principal investigator overseeing $8 million in federal and foundation grants to provide services targeted to improve maternal and infant health and wellbeing.
Pitt Public Health welcomes five new faculty members
The School of Public Health is pleased to welcome five new faculty members to four of our academic departments.