
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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!
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.
Record-breaking rise in deadly infections in Japan renews focus on the mysteries of strep
“When a patient comes in with group A strep in the blood, unless they have a wound, you often don’t know how it got into the body,” said Lee Harrison, professor of epidemiology and infectious diseases and microbiology.
Advocates listen and learn, celebrate and plan at first Environmental Justice Summit
May 9-11 was Pittsburgh’s first Environmental Justice Summit with the theme Reflections, Connections, and Collaborative Action.
Pitt Public Health reaccredited for another seven years
Pitt Public Health was reaccredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for an additional period of seven years.
'Every one of us is at risk': How to protect against the health risks that accompany extreme heat
“Every one of us is at risk,” said Dean Maureen Lichtveld.
Finding affinity and joy in environmental justice work
Ndoh and Wilson met in January to begin planning the “Environmental Justice Summit: Reflections, Connections, and Collaborative Action,” which was held May 9-11 at Pitt’s Community Engagement Centers in Homewood and the Hill District, as well as additional locations in Hazelwood and Clairton.
Learning to “aim high” within male-dominated fields in public health
During a Breaking Barriers: Women in Oncology discussion, Lindsay Sabik, associate professor of health policy and management discussed her research on disparities in the health care system, learning to navigate the field as a woman and mother and advice she would give to women just beginning to work in her field.
Climate change is deadly. Exactly how deadly? Depends who's counting
"We went from the federal government saying 89 [people died] to another academic institution saying 2,000 and yet another saying 5,000," says Dean Maureen Lichtveld.
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.