Meet 4 graduate students who took unconventional paths to Pitt
Gabriel F. Quinteros (MPH/MSW, ’25) says Pitt is enabling his dream of being a change-maker. “I want to be a part of the community that helps. I don’t want to demand representation, but I want to join the ranks. Pitt is helping me to be the person I needed so much when I was younger.”
Dean Maureen Lichtveld recognized during Women’s History Month
The U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo, Suriname, featured Dean of the School of Public Health Maureen Lichtveld, MD, MPH, in their March 24 Facebook post to commemorate Women’s History Month.
It's time to worry about bird flu in cats
“We see continued reports of cats with bird flu infection from across the country, and it’s kept increasing in the past months,” said Suresh Kuchipudi, professor and chair of infectious diseases and microbiology.
Charting her own path
While many high school students are still discovering their career paths, Sarah Siddiqui set her sights on a clear goal early on.
‘Nobody knew exactly what to do’: 5 years on, what scientific lessons were learned during COVID?
"Local response wasn’t perfect, but it wasn’t perfect anywhere," says Donald Burke, former dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health.
Pitt Public Health ranked 6th in NIH funding
The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health has been ranked No. 6 among U.S. schools of public health for federal funding from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), according to the newest rankings from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR).
Staff Spotlight: Meet IT Manager David Arndt
For nearly 35 years, IT Manager David Arndt has been a “fixer” for the School of Public Health, approaching his work with pride, empathy and a continual desire to learn.
You don't want to throw a measles party
“Events promoting intentional exposure to measles, such as 'measles parties,' can overwhelm local public health and medical services while endangering the lives and health of many community members,” warned Dr. Theresa Chapple-McGruder, associate professor of health policy and management.
FracTracker Alliance is mapping oil and gas impacts in Pennsylvania and beyond
The original FracTracker mapping tool was developed in 2010 as a crowd-sourced data project at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Public Health to visualize and follow the impacts of shale gas extraction.
Dean Maureen Lichtveld completes term as CUGH Board Chair
Pitt Public Health Dean Maureen Lichtveld, MD, MPH, spent her final term as board chair of the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) presenting at the group’s 16th annual conference, “Innovating and Implementing in Global Health for a Sustainable Future.”
Student Spotlight: Eli Harter
Talking to Public Health Genetics MPH student Eli (Eh-lee) Harter is an engaging experience—be ready to think deeply and take notes. Harter’s perspective is both insightful and thought-provoking, shaped by a diverse research background in genetics and applied sciences.
We're infectious disease experts. Here's how soon Bird Flu could cause a pandemic.
“This virus is now demonstrating some of those hallmarks of a potential public health threat,” said Suresh Kuchipudi, a professor and chair of infectious diseases and microbiology.
A 'junk DNA' mutation that prevents a disease
"The function of gene silencers is only now being understood and in this case, it is allowing us to tell some patients who previously would have been given a fatal prognosis that they will not die of a cruel and debilitating disease," said senior author Quasar Padiath, professor and chair of human genetics.
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.