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Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences secures $55.5 million grant, extends leadership in translational research

The Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences at UTHealth Houston has secured a $55.5 million grant from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, an agency of the National Institutes of Health, extending its funding through 2031.
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Omowale Goes Global

Serwaa Omowale, PhD, LMSW, MPH, assistant professor at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Dallas, was selected as a LEAD Global Training Program fellow. Omowale’s selection as a LEAD trainee allowed her to travel to Uganda for a 10-week program to gain the necessary skills needed to lead multi-disciplinary research aimed at underserved communities across the globe.
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Researchers Find Nicotine Use Increased Self-Harm Ideations Among Young Adults

New research finds that cigarette/e-cigarette use directly increases the risk of suicidal ideation among young adults. Associate Professor Anna V. Wilkinson, PhD, with the Department of Epidemiology, served as the first author of the study published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research.

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New Publication Explores Mental Health Among Residents in Substance Use Recovery Housing

CHPPR researchers have published a new study on the mental health challenges and opportunities faced by residents in substance use recovery housing. The results of this study provide key insights into how researchers and providers can better support mental health in recovery residence environments.
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Pregnancy and Extreme Heat - How Online Information is Limited in Results

Recent research reveals the dangerous lack of information available regarding exposure to extreme heat for pregnant women. Vulnerable populations are more likely to suffer from exposure to high temperatures, including expecting mothers.
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UTHealth Houston researcher serves on the executive board of World Triathlon

Gabriela Gallegos, JD, MPP, associate professor of management, policy & community health at UTHealth Houston School of Public Health serves on the executive board of World Triathlon, the international governing body for the sport of Triathlon and all related multisport, where she plays a critical role in setting policy for the sport and organization. That includes developing and implementing policies that ensure the health and safety of participating triathletes.
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Safeguarding Triathletes

Associate Professor of Management, Policy & Community Health, Gabriela Gallegos, JD, MPP, serves on the executive board of World Triathlon, the international governing body for the sport of Triathlon and all related multisport, where she plays a critical role in setting policy for the sport and organization.
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Spring ‘24 Practicum Reflections: Erika Koelpin, RN, MPH

In May 2024, Erika Koelpin completed her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and completed her practicum with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Center for Health Equity (CHE).
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Spring ‘24 Practicum Reflections: Shay Olaifa

Shay Olaifa, a sophomore at Rice University, is majoring in political science with a minor in politics, law, and social thought. She discovered UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Center for Health Equity (CHE) through the inaugural Community Health Practicum hosted by Rice University School of Social Sciences Frances Anne Moody-Dahlberg Gateway Program.
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2024 Archer Fellows Head to Washington DC

Four UTHealth Houston School of Public Health students were selected as 2024 Archer Fellows: Amber Barrow, Stephany Bauer, Elizabeth Nguyen, and Lawrence Robinson. While still early in their fellowship, we connected with each UTHealth Houston School of Public Health fellow to learn what they look forward to during their time in DC and are eager to hearing more about their experiences with the Archer Fellowship.
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Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences secures $55.5 million grant, extends leadership in translational research

Omowale Goes Global

Researchers Find Nicotine Use Increased Self-Harm Ideations Among Young Adults

New Publication Explores Mental Health Among Residents in Substance Use Recovery Housing

Pregnancy and Extreme Heat - How Online Information is Limited in Results

UTHealth Houston researcher serves on the executive board of World Triathlon

Safeguarding Triathletes

Spring ‘24 Practicum Reflections: Erika Koelpin, RN, MPH

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2024 Archer Fellows Head to Washington DC

Thesis Presentation by Yanyu Yang, BS: Modeling Relapsing-Remitting MS Disability Outcomes with Binary Mixed Model Forest

Dissertation Defense by Anayeli Herrera Morales: Association between Maternal Sleep Disorders and Maternal and Birth Outcomes

Dissertation Proposal Defense by Jesse Gavin, MA: Association Between Distress and Corporate Wellness Program Utilization: A Cross

Dissertation Proposal Defense by Francine Vega, MS: A MULTIDIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS OF STATE LAWS REGULATING PEDIATRIC OPIOIDS

Dissertation Proposal Defense by Syed Hyder Hussain, MPH

Growing Healthier Communities: Exploring the Health Impacts of Community Gardens

Whole Person Pain Care - The Interdisciplinary Management of Complex Chronic Pain in Veterans

DSHS Regional Lunch and Learn

Employer Info Session: DSHS Region 6/5S

Cardiometabolic Syndrome Conference 2024

Welcome Week: Getting to Know Handshake

Welcome Week: Alumni Panel

Welcome Week: Coffee with Faculty

Welcome Week Resource Fair

Welcome Week: Practice Starts Now and Get PHIT

Getting to Know Handshake for Faculty and Staff

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Thesis Presentation by Yanyu Yang, BS: Modeling Relapsing-Remitting MS Disability Outcomes with Binary Mixed Model Forest

Dissertation Defense by Anayeli Herrera Morales: Association between Maternal Sleep Disorders and Maternal and Birth Outcomes

Dissertation Proposal Defense by Jesse Gavin, MA: Association Between Distress and Corporate Wellness Program Utilization: A Cross

Dissertation Proposal Defense by Francine Vega, MS: A MULTIDIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS OF STATE LAWS REGULATING PEDIATRIC OPIOIDS

Dissertation Proposal Defense by Syed Hyder Hussain, MPH

Growing Healthier Communities: Exploring the Health Impacts of Community Gardens

Whole Person Pain Care - The Interdisciplinary Management of Complex Chronic Pain in Veterans

DSHS Regional Lunch and Learn

Employer Info Session: DSHS Region 6/5S

Cardiometabolic Syndrome Conference 2024

Welcome Week: Getting to Know Handshake

Welcome Week: Alumni Panel

Welcome Week: Coffee with Faculty

Welcome Week Resource Fair

Welcome Week: Practice Starts Now and Get PHIT

Getting to Know Handshake for Faculty and Staff