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To conduct research to develop, evaluate, and disseminate health promotion and disease prevention programs in diverse settings and populations.
Upcoming Workshops
The Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences (CCTS) and UTHealth School of Public Health Center for Health Promotion and Prevention Research are hosting the inaugural Texas Institute for Implementation Science Conference and Workshop. This conference is designed to explore the evolution, current state, and future research agenda in implementation science through a series of four seminars featuring lectures by leading experts in the field of implementation science and a facilitated, interactive panel discussion with lecturers. Attendees will learn about implementation science theory, implementation strategy development, selection and tailoring, study design, evaluation approaches, and real-world application of implementation science. This event will be held virtually and there is no cost to attend. More information and registration details may be found on the event webpage.
Featured News
CHPPR investigators awarded $2.6 million to enhance sexual and reproductive health among diverse youth populations
October 7, 2020
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$5 million NIH grant awarded to reduce COVID-19-related disparities in vulnerable populations
September 30, 2020
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UTHealth awarded $3.8 million to increase colorectal cancer screening for most vulnerable Texans
July 13, 2020
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Markham named 2019 John P. McGovern Outstanding Teacher
Christine Markham, PhD, was named the winner of the 2019 John P. McGovern Outstanding Teacher Award at UTHealth School of Public Health.
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Professor passionate about helping women wins prestigious teaching honor
“Dr. Mullen is an exemplary educator, researcher, and mentor, who has played, and continues to play, a critical role in the success of the School of Public Health,” said Eric Boerwinkle, PhD, dean, M. David Low Chair in Public Health, and Kozmetsky Family Chair in Human Genetics at UTHealth School of Public Health.
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Jetelina elected to Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research board
Katelyn Jetelina, PhD, @UTexasSPH assistant professor, elected to the board of directors for the Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research at their annual conference last week.
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Gonzalez appointed to the National Academies Forum on Global Violence Prevention
Jennifer M. Gonzalez, PhD, associate professor and assistant regional dean at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health in Dallas, has been appointed to the National Academies Forum on Global Violence Prevention.
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Diane Santa Maria to Serve as Cizik School of Nursing's interim dean
UTHealth President Giuseppe N. Colasurdo, M.D. announced today that, effective August 20, Diane M. Santa Maria, Dr.P.H., M.S.N., R.N., the Dorothy T. Nicholson Distinguished Professor, will serve as interim dean of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Cizik School of Nursing.
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Research shows surprising scale of health benefits for biggest losers
When it comes to shedding pounds, it pays to think big, according to new research by UTHealth School of Public Health. The study, in collaboration with the American Cancer Society, focused on Americans looking to slim down and found those who lost more than a fifth of their body weight more than doubled their likelihood of good metabolic health, compared to those who only lost a relatively small amount.
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Climate change health guide helps businesses and workers
Health hazards associated with climate change are becoming an increasing concern to business leaders who want to protect their workers and communities from these emerging threats. As a result, researchers at UTHealth School of Public Health are developing guidelines for occupational medicine physicians to adapt employers’ current health and safety programs in order prepare for these changes.
