Healthy Conversations: Student Podcast Releases Episode 2
Healthy Conversations, a podcast run by current and former UAlbany students, has released its second episode. This episode focuses on the public health experiences of the Healthy Conversations Podcast crew as they share their journeys, career path, and goals in public health.
Renewed NIH Funding: Continuing our Collaboration with Kazakhstan to Combat HIV
ALBANY, N.Y. (August 6, 2021) - The New York State International Training and Research Program (NYS-ITRP), cooperatively administered by SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, the UAlbany College of Integrated Health Sciences and the New York State Department of Health, recently received a five-year $1.5 million renewal award from the National Institutes of Health that will allow it to expand research partnerships and training opportunities in Kazakhstan, where HIV infection remains a significant threat to public health.
Biomedical Sciences Student Works to Improve Understanding of Breast Cancer
ALBANY, N.Y. (August 5, 2021) – For so many of us, cancer has taken away loved ones far too soon. The need for rigorous cancer research is critical to prevent further loss of life, and Biomedical Sciences PhD student Ali Ropri is on the front lines of this fight, conducting research in Jason Herschkowitz’s lab at UAlbany’s Cancer Research Center to better understand breast cancer.
Zoom Event: Learn more about the New York State Public Health Corps (NYSPHC) Fellowship Program
On September 10, 2021 at 12 p.m. ET (noon), please join us via Zoom to learn more about the New York State Public Health Corps (NYSPHC) Fellowship Program from Loretta Santilli (Director of the Office of Public Health Practice, New York State Department of Health) and Laura Trolio (Director of the NYSPHC Fellowship Program).
Meet Public Health Undergraduate Program Coordinator Brandon Lewis
At the School of Public Health, our staff are passionate about helping students graduate ready for successful careers. We sat down with Brandon Lewis, Undergraduate Program Coordinator, to learn more about him and his work. Lewis received a Master of Science in College Student Personnel Administration from Canisius College and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Le Moyne College.
Professor Erin Bell interviewed on PFAS Study
Environmental Health Sciences Professor Erin Bell was recently interviewed by Lucas Willard of WAMC. Bell discussed her PFAS study in local New York communities.
Empire Innovation Associate Professor Continues Cardiovascular Health Study with $185,000
ALBANY, N.Y. (July 27, 2021) - Kai Zhang, Empire Innovation Associate Professor in the School of Public Health, received $185,000 from the American Heart Association to continue his research on the long-term impact of urban environments on the progression of cardiovascular health among healthy adults since early adulthood.
Environmental Health Professor Provides Guidance on PFAS Testing and Health Outcomes
ALBANY, N.Y. (July 26, 2021) – Professor Erin M. Bell, as part of an ad hoc committee appointed by the National Academies, is evaluating current evidence regarding human health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in an effort to bridge the gap between community needs and physician response.