Springer named 2025 Minnie Stevens Piper Professor
May 2, 2025
A devoted professor and researcher, Andrew Springer, DrPH, has been named a 2025 Minnie Stevens Piper Professor Award recipient.
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Bauer awarded nearly $3 million by CPRIT to establish the Texas Spatial-Temporal Data Science, Informatics, and Modeling Core
Cici Bauer, PhD was awarded nearly $3 million in funding from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) to establish the Texas Spatial-Temporal Data Science, Informatics, and Modeling Core (TEX-SIM).
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.
University researchers receive more than $5 million from CPRIT
Three UTHealth Houston researchers were awarded more than $5 million in funding from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), furthering the state’s mission to prevent and treat cancer through innovative science and core infrastructure.
Catherine Troisi elected Chair-Elect of the International Network of Epidemiology in Policy
Catherine L. Troisi, PhD, professor in the Divisions of Management, Policy, and Community Health and Epidemiology at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, has been elected Chair-Elect of the International Network of Epidemiology in Policy (INEP), an organization dedicated to advancing evidence-based public health policy worldwide.
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
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.
Shelters at bus stops intended to provide relief from heat can actually result in higher temperatures, UTHealth Houston researchers discover
May 1, 2025
Some public transit shelter designs can actually do more harm than good when it comes to shielding from summer temperatures, according to a study led by UTHealth Houston.
Lama's Legacy to Lead Vulnerability as Strength
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
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
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.
Student Spotlight: Puranjay Shori was surprised to discover that his passion for people was embedded in his passion for public health
April 21, 2025
Puranjay Shori, a graduating MPH student at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, discovered his passion for public health while volunteering at a Florida charitable organization, Hearts for the Homeless Gainesville, a non-profit that provides healthcare resources for underserved communities, namely the unhoused.
SWCOEH observes Workers Memorial Day
April 18, 2025
The SWCOEH commemorates Workers Memorial Day, an international day of observance for individuals killed, disabled, injured, or made unwell in the course of their work. It serves as a tragic reminder of the preventable nature of workplace fatalities, injuries, and illnesses and underscores the need for ongoing efforts to improve workplace health and safety.
Enhancing Public Health Efforts with Real-Time Data Monitoring: The Center for Health Equity Launches the Data Visualization Studio
April 17, 2025
The UTHealth Houston School of Public Health’s Center for Health Equity (CHE) has extensive expertise in building interactive data visualization tools to enhance public health research and practice.