• 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 37-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

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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
Behind the Mask: Students, Staff and Faculty Share their Motivations for Masking on Campus
As the weather grows colder and social activities move indoors, so do respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and seasonal influenza. And although masks are not currently required on campus, many members of our community are choosing to don them anyway.
November 2022 SPH Research Report
A collection of the University at Albany's School of Public Health research from November 2022.
COVID-19 School of Public Health Research Report
A collection of the University at Albany's School of Public Health COVID-19 related publications.
Study Finds Road Traffic Exposure is Linked to a Greater Number of Asthma Related ER Visits
ALBANY, N.Y. (Nov. 21, 2022) – A recent study led by faculty in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics and Environmental Health Sciences shows that high-density road traffic is associated with recurrent emergency room (ER) visits related to asthma. The results of the study are published in the journal Environmental Health.
Enacting Public Health Policy to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease: An Interview with David Hoffman
We spoke with David Hoffman about a commentary he recently published in the Annals of Bioethics and Clinical Application in which he makes a strong argument for the need to develop clear policies to address the growing public health threat of Alzheimer’s disease.

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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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Continuing Education

The School of Public Health's Center for Public Health Continuing Education (CPHCE) provides exemplary education for the public health and health care workforce and is nationally recognized for distance learning training, including the award-winning Public Health Live! webcast series and numerous interactive, self-paced online courses.

School of Public Health
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Rensselaer, NY 12144
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Dean's Office: 518-402-0283
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Admissions: 518-402-0361
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518-402-0329
Office Hours

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

Virtual: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm