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From Doctoral Student to Disease Detective
For alumnus Dennis Ogeto Nyachoti, DrPH, his fervor to study public health dates back to his childhood, where he witnessed the harsh impact and economic toll preventable illnesses took on rural and underserved communities.
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Home to diverse communities that reflect the future population of the US, students at the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Houston are uniquely positioned to gain hands-on experience on local projects with national significance. Our faculty are pioneering radical solutions for imminent public health problems and provide the tools and resources that will push you to think critically and creatively both in and out of the classroom. This is where academic rigor meets real-world application.
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Measles Virus Detected in Houston Wastewater Before Cases Were Reported
An innovative outbreak detection program that tracks disease-causing viruses in wastewater identified the measles virus in Houston samples collected in early January 2025, before cases were reported.
Read moreMeasles Virus Detected in Houston Wastewater Before Cases Were Reported
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$2.8M Grant Renewal for Groundbreaking Blood Coagulation Research in Collaboration with UNC
UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Professor Alanna Morrison, PhD, and UNC School of Medicine pathologist Alisa Wolberg, PhD, have been awarded a grant renewal totaling $2,816,828.
Read more$2.8M Grant Renewal for Groundbreaking Blood Coagulation Research in Collaboration with UNC
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Researchers Find Link Between Father's Occupation and Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Offspring
Published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, the findings contribute to growing research suggesting that cancer risks may be transmitted across generations, including through the paternal line.
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Recognized leader in genetic epidemiology, Kari North, PhD, joins UTHealth Houston School of Public Health
Kari North, PhD, an internationally recognized leader in genetic epidemiology and public health genomics, joined UTHealth Houston as the university’s vice president of border health and a professor with UTHealth Houston School of Public Health.
