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Alumni Spotlight: Bettina M. Beech, DrPH, MPH

Alumni Spotlight: Bettina M. Beech, DrPH, MPH

"The training I received in these areas, along with doctoral-level methodology courses in epidemiology, demography, biostatistics, and health economics, provided me with a strong intellectual foundation and the necessary skills to design and conduct rigorous research studies; the ability to implement interventions in diverse community settings," Beech explained.

Nearly $1 Million Grant Awarded to Identify and Prevent the Spread of Tuberculosis

Nearly $1 Million Grant Awarded to Identify and Prevent the Spread of Tuberculosis

Restrepo's development of a low-cost tool to detect DR TB will drastically improve the process of identifying strains of TB, leading to faster treatment to stop the spread of tuberculosis that threaten communities.

The Relationship Between Mental Health and Children in Texas

The Relationship Between Mental Health and Children in Texas

Mental health is a growing concern for clinicians and researchers. As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, we must understand the scope of these issues contributing to the events ailing our communities.

Left: R. Palmer Beasley, MD (Photo by Steve Ueckert/Houston Chronicle). Right: Cici Bauer, PhD and Dean, Eric Boerwinkle, PhD (Photo by Zeeshan Mirza, UTHealth Houston)

Bauer and Cannell receive 2023 R. Palmer Beasley, MD Award for Innovation

The R. Palmer Beasley, MD Faculty Award for Innovation is an endowment at UTHealth Houston established with a philanthropic gift from Palmer Beasley, MD, in 2012. Beasley was dean of UTHealth Houston School of Public Health from 1987-2004. Beasleyinternationally recognized for his research on the causal link between the hepatitis B virus and liver cancerdedicated his career to epidemiology, public health leadership, and global health research and trainingThis endowment supports awards to faculty members whose work exemplifies innovative research in public health. 

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Honored with 2023 ASPPH Harrison C. Spencer Award for Community Service

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Honored with 2023 ASPPH Harrison C. Spencer Award for Community Service

April 17, 2023

The distinguished award recognizes the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health’s commitment to prioritizing both a healthy Texas population and a strong Texas economy through the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (TEPHI). TEPHI, a new state agency house within UTHealth Houston, is a network of public health professionals and resources that ensure the state is at the forefront of pandemic readiness and response.


In Memoriam of Polly Sparks Turner, DrPH

Polly Sparks Turner being recognized by Dean Dr. Eric Boerwinkle

April 11, 2023

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health alumni and former president of the Alumni Association, Polly Sparks Turner, MPH, DrPH, passed away on March 30, 2023 at the age of 84.




Student Spotlight: Behind Marianne Olaniran MS, MPH

Student Spotlight: Behind Marianne Olaniran MS, MPH

March 31, 2023

My relationships with faculty and mentors have been invaluable to my educational experience. My professors have provided a nurturing and intellectually stimulating environment where I know that I am respected and valued. This has empowered me to utilize my knowledge and skills to ensure that I excel in all my classes.





Nearly $4 million Awarded for Cancer Prevention and Research

Paula Cuccaro, Belinda Reineger, and Lara Savas Awarded Research Funding for Cancer Prevention & Control

March 16, 2023

Projects spearheaded by the School of Public Health researchers focus on promoting healthy habits to prevent cancer, facilitating communication and implementation strategies to promote the HPV vaccineand utilizing early detection strategies to detect and prevent breast and cervical cancer in underserved Latina communities.  




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