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Zeynep Coban Akdemir

New Genetic Discovery Sheds Light on Rare Heart and Organ Positioning Disorders

Researchers identify a new link between rare genetic pairs and increased risk of laterality defects, according to a new study published in The American Journal of Human Genetics.

Mary Chen; Meghana Nadella; and Alonzo Needum pictured left to right.

2025 Albert Schweitzer Fellows Announced

Four UTHealth Houston School of Public Health students have been selected as 2025 Albert Schweitzer Fellows.  

Caitlin Murphy

Researchers Find Link Between Father's Occupation and Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Offspring

A new study from UTHealth Houston School of Public Health and Child Health and Development Studies at the Public Health Institute (PHI) has found that children whose fathers worked in craft, operative, service or labor occupations experienced higher incidence rates of developing colorectal cancer later in life.

Two people in protection gear sampling wastewater.

Measles Virus Detected in Houston Wastewater Before Cases Were Reported

An innovative outbreak detection program that tracks disease-causing viruses in wastewater identified the measles virus in Houston samples collected in early January 2025, before cases were reported.

2025 Teaching Awards

2025 Teaching Awards

May 1, 2025

The annual Teaching Awards, based =on nominations from students and voting open to all UTHealth Houston School of Public Health students, have been announced for the 2024-2025 academic year.


Lama's Legacy to Lead Vulnerability as Strength

Meghna Lama in front of research poster.

April 30, 2025

Lama reminds her peers of one certainty the science and study of public health: "Public health is foundational to any thriving society, and I believe that even in the face of uncertainty, our work remains more important than ever." 


Alumna's Pursuit to Enhancing Life Outcomes

Morgan Jibowu

April 24, 2025

Now more than ever, public health researchers are facing immense challenges developing solutions to diseases, social determinants of health, and the environment's impact on our populations.




MD/MPH: Where Medicine Meets Its Match 

MD/MPH: Where Medicine Meets Its Match 

March 23, 2025

Match Day signifies a poignant moment for fourth-year medical students seeking their next venture in their education and training. Fifty-seven Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health (MD/MPH) students at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health across Texas will combine medicine and public health in their next phase of medical training. 





Food and Cardiometabolic Health: A Collaborative Study

Food and Cardiometabolic Health: A Collaborative Study

February 28, 2025

A recently published study1 led by UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Center for Health Equity Research scientist Maha Almohamad, PhD, MS, highlights the significant role that participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)2 may play in mitigating the effects of very low food security on cardiometabolic conditions.



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