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    Defining experiences in public health

    Improving public health through learning, discovery, and innovation.

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    Conducting groundbreaking research

    Studying important public health topics ranging from climate change to health disparities.

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    Partnering worldwide

    Working around the world to move health forward. 

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    Training public health leaders

    Providing meaningful hands-on experiences to prepare students to make an impact. 

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School of Public Health

At the School of Public Health, you’ll be a part of our efforts to build healthier communities by engaging in hands-on courses, cutting-edge research, and practice-based experience enhanced by our unique 35-year partnership with the New York State Department of Health.

We provide defining experiences in public health – experiences that enable you to examine issues, explore possibilities, and create the change needed for a better tomorrow.

 

 

At the School of Public Health, we know we must stand strong and tall against racism, oppression, violence and hatred. Please view our School's anti-racism resources today. 

Departments
 

Biomedical Sciences Health Policy, Management & Behavior Epidemiology & Biostatistics Environmental Health Sciences

Coronavirus Research and Response

Recent News

35th Anniversary Magazine
Read our 35th anniversary magazine to learn more about the work from School of Public Health faculty, staff and students!

UAlbany, Tri-County Community Partnership Inc. Receive $286,000 Grant to Evaluate Drug Dependency Reduction Program
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 14, 2021) – Associate Professor Tomoko Udo and Tri-County Community Partnership have received $286,000 from the Center for Drug Policy and Prevention to evaluate Hope Not Handcuffs -Hudson Valley (HNH-HV), a program of the Partnership that aims to connect persons seeking help to address substance use disorder (SUD) with viable treatment options.

Effect of Serum Vitamin D on COVID-19
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 6, 2021) – In a recent study, Professors Shao Lin and Benjamin Shaw collaborated with Dr. Kun Ye and a team from the People’s Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, China to evaluate the effect of serum vitamin D level on COVID-19 infection and its severity. The researchers found that vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is a risk factor for COVID-19, especially for critical cases.    

Nominations Open for 2021 Axelrod Prize in Public Health
The Axelrod Prize in Public Health honors and recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of public health at the intersection of academia and government service at the local, state, or federal level.  

Undergraduate Student Creates Drive to Help Those Experiencing Homelessness
ALBANY, N.Y. (December 16th, 2020) – After writing her undergraduate capstone project on homelessness, undergraduate public health student Taylor Manzelli felt compelled to directly support the homeless population in the Capital Region and created the Toasty Tootsies donation drive.

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100%
Doctoral graduates employed within 6 months of graduation
93%
MPH graduates working in public health within one year
85%
MPH graduates working in public health within 6 months
Research

Areas of Research Expertise Include:

- Cancer epidemiology and cancer genomics

- COVID-19 and emerging diseases

- Evidence-based healthcare

- Food systems and childhood obesity

- Health disparities and health equity

- Health effects of climate change and the environment

- HIV policy and prevention

- Infectious disease epidemiology

- Maternal and child health

- Social epidemiology and social determinants of health

- Violence and addiction

 

Dr. Feingold and Dr. Hosler work in the local region to address food waste and its contribution to climate change.
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School of Public Health
One University Place
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Email
[email protected]
Phone
Dean's Office: 518-402-0283
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Admissions: 518-402-0361
Fax
518-402-0329
Office Hours

On-Site: Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 am-12 pm

Virtual: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm