• SPH Student Monroe Marshall smiles in front of the Albany County Department of Health, where he has been working as a contact tracer during the pandemic. Aerial of UAlbany's Health Sciences campus

    Defining experiences in public health

    Improving public health through learning, discovery, and innovation.

  • SPH Student Caryl English smiles at the camera. Two women holding laptops and backpacks as they walk across campus. Pink flowers and bright green folliage are in the background.

    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 36-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.

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

SPH international student Andrei Chell smiles at the camera.
Center for Global Health
SPH Student Cassie Kane stands outside the SPH where she completed her internship.
Internships
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Maternal & Child Health
Recent News

Climate & Inclusion Resources (Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Focus)
Each week, our faculty/staff receive resources via email from the SPH Climate and Inclusion Committee in an effort to help our faculty/staff better understand the impact of inequality. We encourage faculty/staff to view these resources for a second time - and invite our students to view these resources, as well.

MPH Student Provides Evidence to Support Maternal Mental Health Policy Development
ALBANY, N.Y. (October 22, 2021) - Community Care Physicians Scholar and MPH student Jabrea Robinson recently conducted research to better understand how peer navigators could be used as an intervention for mood and anxiety disorders caused by the physical and emotional changes that occur during and after pregnancy. Robinson’s experience was made possible with support from Community Care Physicians (CCP).

Research Report: October 15-21, 2021
A collection of the University at Albany's School of Public Health research from October 15-21, 2021.

COVID-19 Research Report
A list of the University at Albany School of Public Health's Covid-19 research publications.

Research Report: October 8-14, 2021
A collection of the University at Albany's School of Public Health research from October 8-14, 2021.

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Areas of Research
  • 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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Best Graduate School for Public Health

UAlbany's School of Public Health has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a best graduate school of public health, known for its one-of-a-kind relationship at the intersection of academia and government. Created in partnership with the New York State Department of Health, the School provides unmatched experiential learning opportunities-enabling students to gain the applied skills and academic work sought after by employers.

School of Public Health
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Rensselaer, NY 12144
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On-Site: Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 am-12 pm

Virtual: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm