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Shreela Sharma pictured in front of greenery.

Sharma named fellow of the American Heart Association

Shreela Sharma, PhD, RDN, LD, vice chair and professor in the Department of Epidemiology at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, has been named a 2026 fellow of the American Heart Association.  

Screenshot of a data visualization webpage from the Bexar County Gun Safety Project titled “Bexar Responsibly.”

Testa collaborates with authorities in Bexar County to bring attention to gun thefts from vehicles through new dashboard

Alexander Testa, PhD, associate professor in San Antonio, has been studying gun safety for years, and this year, in collaboration with Bexar County’s Bexar Responsibly Campaign Testa helped provide the data and structure for a brand new gun theft dashboard that the county is hoping will help residents understand the scope of the problem.

Ashley Shaw

Centering Youth Voices in Mental Health Research: The Work of Emily Lemon, PhD, MPH

Emily Lemon, PhD, MPH, assistant professor in the Department of Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences in Brownsville and faculty member at the Center for Healthy Communities, is dedicated to advancing youth mental health through community-engaged research that centers young people as partners in the research process.

A man in a blue suit and glasses stands outdoors in a tree-lined setting, facing the camera. A graphic frame surrounds the image with the text “Champions of UTHealth Houston” displayed prominently at the bottom.

Advancing dementia research through the caregiver lens: Jiaming Liang

For Jiaming Liang, PhD, the path into dementia research did not begin in a lab, but in a deeply personal place. Witnessing a family member live with the devastating effects of dementia left a lasting impression, one that would ultimately shape his career and drive his commitment to improving care for others facing the same reality.


Driven by Data, Focused on Change

Driven by Data, Focused on Change

May 5, 2025

Over the last two years leading up to her graduation, Master of Science student Kennedy Zinn transformed her initial curiosity about biostatistics and data science into a thorough understanding. 



From Policy to Pantry: Robinson Champions Community Health

From Policy to Pantry: Robinson Champions Community Health

May 2, 2025

Lawrence Robinson, MPH student in Community Health Practice, has sought to influence health systems and policies to improve the health of our communities. For Robinson, public health is a calling to use classroom-based lessons and evidence-based implementations to make a difference in population health. 


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." 


$2.8m Grant Renewal for Groundbreaking Blood Coagulation Research

Alanna Morrison, PhD

April 26, 2025

Initiated in February 2019, the grant renewal will focus on fibronogen a protein that aids the formation of blood clots in the body, necessary to stop bleeding and heal wounds. Fibrinogen can also contribute to serious health complications such as blocking arterial blood flow, stroke, heart attacks, and pulmonary embolisms.


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.


Get to know the team: Chelsea Liu, PhD

Chelsea Liu

April 22, 2025

With a background in both computational methods and population health, Liu brings a dynamic and interdisciplinary lens to her research in neuroepidemiology.



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