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Jenil Patel

UTHealth Houston researcher reviews evidence on how “forever chemicals” may shape congenital heart defect risk  

A UTHealth Houston researcher reviewed existing scientific evidence on how exposure to “forever chemicals,” including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), may influence the risk of congenital heart defects in fetal cardiac development.  

Jenil Patel, MBBS, MPH, PhD, assistant professor of epidemiology at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

"Forever chemicals” may shape congenital heart defect risk, UTHealth Houston researcher finds

A UTHealth Houston researcher reviewed existing scientific evidence on how exposure to “forever chemicals,” including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), may influence the risk of congenital heart defects in fetal cardiac development.  

Jack Tsai, PhD, talks with a laundromat patron and Angela Potes Duran, an MPH student, who helps to operate the pop-up clinics in laundromats across San Antonio and Bexar County.

Tsai Receives $1.1 Million Grant to Expand Laundromat-Based Health Clinics in San Antonio and Bexar County

After running a small pilot program for the past two years providing healthcare in laundromats, Jack Tsai, PhD, professor and regional dean in San Antonio, has secured a new $1.1 million grant to continue and expand the program for the next three years.

UTHealth Houston Receives $2.9 Million CDC Award to Expand Colorectal Cancer Screening Across Texas

UTHealth Houston Receives $2.9 Million CDC Award to Expand Colorectal Cancer Screening Across Texas

UTHealth Houston has been awarded more than $2.9 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue and expand a five-year initiative focused on increasing colorectal cancer screening, follow-up, and treatment across Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in Texas.

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.


Ellis County Coalition for Health Options and CHPPR Collaborate to Improve Care for Patients with Hypertension

Ellis County Coalition for Health Options and CHPPR Collaborate to Improve Care for Patients with Hypertension

March 30, 2023

UTHealth Houston partner Ellis County Coalition for Health Options provides comprehensive, affordable healthcare services to underserved communities in Ellis County, Texas. The faith-based, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) is collaborating with The Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research (CHPPR) to promote cardiovascular health among patients by providing the Healthy Heart Ambassador program (HHA).





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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