UAlbany Faculty Develops New Tool for Evaluating Food Retail Environment
Kai Zhang recently proposed a new measure called the Retail Food Activity Index (RFAI) that could shed light on the factors that put some Americans at higher risk than others for cardiometabolic disorders.
Heat Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of Hospitalization for Diabetes
A UAlbany team investigated the relationship between heat exposure and hospitalization related to diabetes, finding that heat exposure is associated with an overall increased risk of hospitalization for diabetes complications.
UAlbany Researchers Connect Declining Atmospheric Sulfur Dioxide Levels to Rise in Legionnaires’ Disease
Declining atmospheric sulfur dioxide levels might be related to the global rise in Legionnaires’ disease, according to a new UAlbany study which examined trends in atmospheric sulfur dioxide, Legionnaires’ disease incidence, and the role of cooling towers in harboring Legionella.
Student Spotlight: Anna Salnikova
During the second semester of her studies, Ukranian online MPH student Anna Salnikova suddenly had to move with her family to a more secure location due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Despite the obstacles, Salnikova successfully completed her degree program.
Alum Continues Efforts to Eliminate Health Disparities
Simone Seward received her DrPH from UAlbany in 2022 after completing a doctoral fellowship with the Center for the Elimination of Minority Health Disparities.
UAlbany Launches Merit Pages to Celebrate Student Success
The University at Albany has launched Merit Pages, a single unified platform that allows the University to celebrate student accomplishments in and out of the classroom.
New study finds that experiencing abuse increases risk for cardiovascular disease among women living with HIV
A new study by faculty in UAlbany's Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is the first to establish a connection between physical and sexual abuse and cardiovascular disease among women living with HIV.
UAlbany Launches the Institute for Social and Health Equity
UAlbany has launched the Institute for Social and Health Equity — a new research and training hub designed to leverage UAlbany’s existing strengths, together with community engagement, to address longstanding societal problems related to health disparities and inequity in the Capital Region and beyond.