• 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

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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

Lead Exposure and Maternal Depression Together Contribute to Negative Birth Outcomes
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 18, 2022) – A recent study from the School of Public Health found that pregnant women who experienced depression and had higher levels of lead exposure were more likely to have negative birth outcomes.

January SPH Research Report
A collection of the University at Albany's School of Public Health research from January 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.

Increasing Female Dentists Improves Health Equity
ALBANY, N.Y. (January 11, 2022) - The dental profession is undergoing substantial demographic changes, especially in relation to gender. A new study conducted by the Oral Health Workforce Research Center (OHWRC) at the University at Albany’s Center for Health Workforce Studies (CHWS) builds on their previous work on gender diversity in dentistry. Researchers used data from the 2014-2018 American Community Survey (ACS) to assess variation in workforce participation patterns among dentists related to certain personal characteristics.

New York State Department of Health and UAlbany to Recruit Participants for National PFAS Health Study
The New York State Department of Health and the School of Public Health announced that residents in the Hoosick Falls area and the City of Newburgh are invited to take part in a national Multi-Site PFAS Health Study

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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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Dean's Office: 518-402-0283
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On-Site: Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 am-12 pm

Virtual: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm