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Why the mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is worrying disease docs

"It's just a matter of time, if nothing is done, that the transmission crosses the border in the African region and, again, globally," says Jean Nachega associate professor of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology and Epidemiology.

Meet the recipients of the 2024 Provost’s Award for Excellence Undergraduate Advising

Congratulations to Adrian Gonzales, director of undergraduate advising, on receiving the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising!

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Experts in community engagement share insights at Pitt Public Health symposium  

When asked for words of wisdom gleaned from conducting community-engaged work, experts from academia and public health advocacy spoke of truth telling, finding joy, being present, remaining flexible and showing compassion.

Pitt receives nearly $870,000 in grants to study aftereffects of East Palestine train derailment

“These two grants are very much addressing community concerns,” said Dean Maureen Lichtveld. 

Echoes of the East Palestine derailment

For a close-knit, family-centered community like East Palestine, Dean Lichtveld says that forced migration is exceptionally traumatic.

Massive public-health experiment sends vaccination rates soaring

“The investigators made a great effort to bring vaccines to remote communities,” says Jean Nachega associate professor of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology and Epidemiology.

Talking with Dr. Rebecca Thurston on how sleepless nights could be putting your heart at risk

Rebecca Thurston, professor of epidemiology joined KDKA to talk about a recent study at Pitt that followed middle-aged women from across the US for more than 20 years. 

It takes two: Undergraduate students thrive at Pitt Public Health

Two School of Public Health undergraduate students presented scientific posters of their research at the annual meeting of the Society of Toxicology, on  March 10-14, in Salt Lake City.

How quickly could measles outbreak spread? Here’s what ‘worst-case scenario’ looks like

Now that there’s a measles outbreak in Florida, Mark Roberts, professor of health policy and management, is considering updating his simulator to show the measles risk in Florida post-COVID pandemic.

Anne Newman honored for careerlong contributions to aging research

Anne B. Newman, MD, MPH, UPMC Chair in Geroscience and distinguished professor of epidemiology in the School of Public Health, has received two awards for her decades-long research on aging and longevity.

Programs intended to reduce health insurance premiums may make coverage less affordable for the middle class

CDC announces relaxed isolation guidelines for respiratory illnesses

"All [the guidelines are] saying is that we are out of the pandemic phase,” said Dean Maureen Lichtveld.

Off target? Mount Washington youth sports group offers AR-15 as raffle prize.

“If they’re going to raffle off something, raffle off something positive,” Assistant Professor of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences Garland said. “Maybe books or a scholarship to a university.”

Pitt experts predict the changes that will shape their field before the next leap day

“On a good day in public health nothing happens globally," said Dean Maureen Lichtveld. 

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.