Preparing for a pandemic that never came ended up setting off another − how an accidental virus release triggered 1977’s ‘Russian flu’
Donald S. Burke, dean emeritus and distinguished university professor emeritus, explains how an overreaction to a new flu strain led to an unintentional lab leak that triggered the 1977 flu pandemic.
More than half of HIV-positive Americans are 50+. Figuring out care is complex
Linda Frank, professor of infectious diseases and microbiology, advocates for routine testing for HIV by primary care physicians.
Extreme weather can leave a trail of destruction and a lasting health impact
Addressing these increasing disasters means addressing climate change. Environmental health experts like Dean Maureen Lichtveld say policymakers should work with communities that are affected even if some people may not recognize climate change as a threat.
New funding to empower youth in Madagascar through comprehensive sexuality education
Behavioral and Community Health Sciences Professor Jessica Burke, PhD, MHS, and Assistant Professor Sara Baumann, PhD, MPH, have received $400,000 in funding from the Spencer Foundation.
2 Pitt graduate students were named public health ambassadors
Master's candidates Jaia Gallegos and Prathiksha Sivakumar, were selected for the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health’s (ASPPH) 2024-25 This Is Public Health Ambassador Cohort.
Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected – it could now turn into the next global pandemic
Associate Professor of Epidemiology Jean Nachega discusses how the Mpox outbreak in Africa has been neglected, despite its potential to escalate into a global pandemic.
Connecting dots: Pitt health expert explores intersection of climate change and COVID-19
Dean Maureen Lichtveld discusses the intersection of climate change and COVID-19.
Expert Insights: Could the next pandemic be lurking closer than we think?
Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Chair Suresh Kuchipudi provides insight on bird flu preparedness.
Women's fracture rates, risk vary by race, ethnicity
"This study is the first to provide novel fracture incidence data in many racial, ethnic, and origin groups that have been understudied in the U.S. and highlights the need to understand the factors that underlie these differences," lead author Jane Cauley.
This mpox outbreak isn't like the last one
“The 2022 global outbreak was clade 2, and mortality was less than 1 percent,” says Jean Nachega, associate professor of epidemiology. “Now we’re talking about a strain which can have up to 10 percent mortality.”
Doctor's work in Nigeria supported by Monroeville Rotary
“I knew I had to give back, to do something,” said Abi Fapohunda, assistant professor of Behavioral and Community Health Sciences.
Department renamed at Pitt’s School of Public Health
The Department of Biostatistics will become the Department of Biostatistics and Health Data Science to reflect the increasing growth of complex data and biotechnology now being employed in the field of public health.
New study suggests climate change could lead to more missed doctor appointments
“I applaud the [researchers’] effort to include the role of temperature and heat in appointment adherence,” said Dean Maureen Lichtveld.
Pitt named Maternal Health Research Center of excellence
NIH grant covers $13 million over six years