Pitt Public Health honors alumni at awards ceremony
The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health will recognize seven alumni for their outstanding service to the field of public health at an awards ceremony on Nov. 22.
Pitt’s 2024 Global Health Case Competition Winners
Pitt’s 2024 Global Health Case Competition awarded first place to an interdisciplinary team that included students from Pitt’s Schools of Public Health and Nursing and the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences.
HUGEN MPH candidate investigates genetic links to childhood dental health
Kathryn Ryan, a Master of Public Health candidate in the Department of Human Genetics, is leading a project to uncover genetic factors tied to early childhood caries (ECC).
Introducing the 2024-2025 Health Justice Scholars
Pitt’s Center for Health Equity welcomes a new cohort to the Health Justice Scholars Program.
2 Pitt faculty published a book on nursing ethics
Michael Deem, associate professor of human genetics, co-edited a new book, “Nursing Ethics: Normative Foundations, Advanced Concepts, and Emerging Issues” (Oxford University Press).
Cracking the genetic code on facial features
“We know some parts of the genome that influence facial features, but our understanding is far from complete,” says John R. Shaffer, professor of human genetics.
Learning by doing
Students thrive at Pittsburgh Summer Institute.
Public Health staff take more than a few seats at the Pitt Staff Council table
Pitt Public Health staff take leading roles on the University of Pittsburgh Staff Council.
Human Genetics alums receive fellowships from ASHG
Two Human Genetics alums receive distinguished fellowships from American Society of Human Genetics.
Congrats to Hugen Graduation Award Winners
Congratulations to Human Genetics graduates from this academic year, including those receiving awards from the departments in an event this spring. See pictures from the event below!
Pitt students place in top ten at National Bioethics Bowl
Pitt finished 9th in its first showing at the National Bioethics Bowl on Saturday, April 13, at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
Deem awarded fellowship to develop Public Health and Human Flourishing course
Michael Deem, associate professor of human genetics, was recently awarded a Signature Course Fellowship by the University of Notre Dame’s Institute for Advanced Studies.
Quasar Padiath Appointed Human Genetics Chair
Department of Human Genetics Associate Professor Quasar S. Padiath has been appointed to the position of chair of the department, his academic home since 2011.
Padiath has served as interim chair since October 2023 and also holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Neurobiology at Pitt’s School of Medicine.
Chasing a rare disease
Postdoc's personal experience drives research.
14 Pitt people earned Year of Discourse and Dialogue funding
Congratulations to Human Genetics Professor and Director of the Center for Bioethics & Health Law, Lisa Parker, on her Year of Discourse and Dialogue funding!