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Angela Branch-Vital, PhD

Alumna Appointed as Inaugural Dean of the Prairie View A&M University School of Public and Allied Health

Alumna Angela Branch-Vital, PhD, has been named the Inaugural Dean of the Prairie View A&M University School of Public and Allied Health.

Bing Yu, PhD

UTHealth Houston to Lead a $4M Study on Heart Failure in Hispanic Americans

Professor Bing Yu, PhD, has been awarded a $4.1 million R01 grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to lead a four-year study investigating heart failure in Hispanic and Latino populations.

UT Physicians, Brighter Bites, and UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Receive $249,577 Grant to Address Health Disparities

UT Physicians, Brighter Bites, and UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Receive $249,577 Grant to Address Health Disparities

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health, UT Physicians, and Brighter Bites have been awarded a $249,577 grant from The Cigna Group Foundation through its Health Equity Impact Fund. This funding supports a new produce prescription program designed to combat food insecurity and improve diabetes management among Hispanic adults in Houston.

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Transforming Dental Research Through Data, Design, and Public Health

A trailblazer in dental public health research, Sayali Tungare, PhD, is advancing our understanding of dental pain management and the prescribing patterns of opioids and antibiotics in dentistry. Her work bridges public health and clinical practice by applying human-centered design, mixed methods research, and large-scale EHR (electronic health record) data analysis to real-world challenges.

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.


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.



SWCOEH observes Workers Memorial Day

Graphic of those killed, disabled, injured, or made unwell in the course of their work.Text: honoring those who we've lost and support those left behind.

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.



Welcome Q&A with Ami Sedani

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April 15, 2025

The Department of Epidemiology welcomes Ami Sedani, PhD, MPH to the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Dallas.




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