July 22, 2024
How to protect against West Nile Virus this summer
The last reported human case of West Nile Virus occurred in September 2023, however, Dr. Ernesto Marques, an associate professor in the department of infectious disease and microbiology, cautions that West Nile cases are likely underreported.
July 22, 2024
Amid TikTokers erroneously linking sunscreen to cancer, here’s what dermatologists want you to know
“This doesn’t mean all sunscreen is harmful or that all science in this field is discredited,” said Beth Hoffman, assistant professor of behavioral and community health sciences.
July 22, 2024
In pandemic's shadow, risk of animal to human disease spread still high
"The general understanding is that the more frequent such interactions are, the (more the) risk of disease transmission heightens," said Suresh Kuchipudi, chair of infectious diseases and microbiology.
July 19, 2024
Center for Health Equity director named
An epidemiologist and public health leader has been appointed associate professor of health policy and management and director of the Center for Health Equity (CHE) at the School of Public Health. She is Theresa Chapple-McGruder, PhD, MPH, who will assume her new role at Pitt on Aug. 1.
July 19, 2024
Next steps on environmental justice efforts
Next up is the fourth annual Homewood Community Health and Wellness Summit on July 27, 2024, led by the Community Empowerment Association. There, Pitt researchers will discuss asthma and air pollution, said Tina Ndoh, associate professor of environmental and occupational health.
July 16, 2024
MPH in environmental and occupational health accredited by national council
The School of Public Health is pleased to announce the MPH in Environmental and Occupational Health degree program has been accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC).
July 16, 2024
Parks Township nuclear waste cleanup faces awareness gap
Preliminary results from a survey sent out by Department of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences master’s degree candidate Ariana Scott suggest a startling lack of awareness, with a majority of respondents indicating they aren’t attending community information meetings.
July 12, 2024
Class explores how media impacts perceptions of health issues
“For better or worse, media is such a large part of our lives,” notes Beth Hoffman, assistant professor of behavioral and community health sciences who started a new class this spring, “Entertainment Media and Health.” The challenge is to harness it for good, she says.
July 11, 2024
Pitt toxicologist: Based on EPA sampling, 'a source of vinyl chloride' could remain in East Palestine
"If it's still turning up, that tells me that there is a reservoir or a source of vinyl chloride that remains in the community," said Dr. James Fabisiak, associate professor of environmental and occupational health.
July 10, 2024
Dr. Alexander Sundermann joins Next Gen Diagnostics as its Director of Infection Prevention Services
Next Gen Diagnostics announces that Alexander Sundermann, assistant professor of epidemiology, has joined NGD as its Director of Infection Prevention Services.
July 8, 2024
When it comes to menopause, 'it's not all in your head,' and Pittsburgh-based research is proving it
Samar El Khoudary, a professor of epidemiology, researches cardiovascular disease in midlife women, and how menopause may contribute.
July 3, 2024
Plastics are everywhere and pose a real threat to our health
Jennifer Adibi, assistant professor of epidemiology said, “So, these chemicals are not bound within the product to something that would make it inert or unable to move out of the product.”
July 1, 2024
After 40 years, these Pitt employees have seen plenty of change
Congratulations to Department of Epidemiology's Kim Beringer and Mary Tranchine for 40 years at the University of Pittsburgh!
June 28, 2024
Older women's health is woefully understudied
Jane Cauley, a distinguished professor of epidemiology , wants more data about the condition among older Black, Asian and Hispanic women, who are undertreated. She also wants better drugs with fewer side effects.
June 24, 2024