Alumna Wendy Nembhard, PhD, has been named dean of the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), where she has served as professor and chair of the Department of Epidemiology.
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Alumna Lisa Mitchell-Bennett, DrPH, MPH, is a 2026 recipient of the prestigious Fulbright Global Scholar Award, which recognizes academic excellence and commitment to international collaboration.
Women who experience pregnancy complications face an increased risk of developing peripheral artery disease later in life, according to a new UTHealth Houston study.
May 17, 2024
A significant link between the use of electronic cigarettes and earlier age of asthma onset in U.S. adults was reported by UTHealth Houston researchers today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open.
May 15, 2024
"What drew me the most is the interdisciplinary nature of Biostatistics. Its applications are so far-reaching and varied," said Reddy.
May 13, 2024
"I believe that by intervening early to promote healthy lifestyles, we have the power to positively influence their lifelong health outcomes and significantly alter their life trajectories for the better," said Haidar.
May 8, 2024
Master of Public Health (MPH) student Tony Stallings has spent his time at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health anticipating the start of his career to uplift community health.
May 8, 2024
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health is launching a new dual degree program in collaboration with St. Mary’s University. St. Mary’s University was founded in 1852, located in San Antonio. The Doctor of Jurisprudence/Master of Public Health (JD/MPH) program is offered in varying modalities, including online and/or in-person.
May 6, 2024
Shivani Raman, a dual-degree MD/MPH graduate from UT Southwestern Medical Center and UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, was awarded the Excellence in Public Health Award.
May 3, 2024
From a young age, Sara Stephens was always interested in pursuing a career that involved helping people and positively impacting her community.
May 1, 2024
This fellowship aims to cultivate young leaders, foster their development through mentorship, and advance their skills to effectively address underserved communities' health needs.
May 1, 2024
Alumnae Trisha Amboree, PhD, MPH, and Jane Montealegre, PhD, collaborated on a recent study revealing an increase in cervical cancer rates among both White and Black women in low-income communities in the U.S.
April 27, 2024
Biomarkers in the urine of firefighters after battling a blaze suggest an increased risk of developing urological cancers, according to new research led by UTHealth Houston.
