2 Pitt studies looking at health risks of chemicals spilled during East Palestine train derailment
Head researchers Juliane Beier and Dean Maureen Lichtveld said the two-year study started last year and have five community researchers on the ground in East Palestine.
Rachael Rush receives Postdoctoral Leadership Award
The University of Pittsburgh Postdoctoral Association (UPPDA) has honored Rachael Rush, PhD, with the Postdoctoral Leadership Award in recognition of her outstanding service and leadership within the postdoctoral community.
19 people were honored at Pitt’s Postdoctoral Research Symposium
Jacob Whitman, a postdoctoral associate in health policy and management, was recognized for one of the Best Poster Presentations and Rachael Rush, a postdoctoral associate in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, received the Postdoctoral Leadership Award.
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.
Yan Ma and Ying Ding named Fellows of the American Statistical Association
School of Public Health Department of Biostatistics and Data Health Science faculty members Yan Ma, PhD, chair and professor, and Ying Ding, PhD, professor and associate dean of graduate academic affairs, have been elected Fellows of the American Statistical Association (ASA).
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.
Focus on precision public health
“Precision public health examines the collective influences of environment, lifestyle and genetics at the population level,” explains Dean Maureen Lichtveld.
Enhancing health in Mozambique
Earlier this spring, Jessica Griffin Burke, associate vice chancellor for global affairs, health sciences, and professor of behavioral and community health sciences, traveled to central Mozambique as a representative of the University of Pittsburgh as it solidifies a new relationship with the Gorongosa Restoration Project (GRP).
Stronger Together
A transformative public health partnership for Allegheny County.
Paws for public health
Student spotlight on Bachelor of Science in Public Health sophomore Maxine Burger.
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.
Undergraduate student named “Best Delegate” at international conference
Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) Sophomore Simon Fisher presents at 2025 AMWHO Conference.
70 years after the first polio vaccine was licensed, Philly-area survivors stress importance of continued vaccination
The famous scientist’s son Peter Salk, the oldest of three boys, remembered that the whole family was involved in the trials.
Pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. increased 27% in five-year period, affecting women between 25-39 years of age
“This study that we’re talking about today shows why this is not a political issue, and it’s really important that we all be focusing on how we can reduce maternal mortality and working together on it," Marian Jarlenski, professor of Health Policy and Management.