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CHPPR Researchers Evaluating Cost Effectiveness of Proven Epilepsy Program in New Study

A new study by CHPPR researchers aims to evaluate the economic feasibility of the evidence-based Management Information & Decision Support Epilepsy Tool (MINDSET) in community and healthcare settings.
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Researchers awarded $1.5M to Explore Pregnancy Outcomes in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors

UTHealth Houston School of Public Health researchers have been awarded $1.5 million from the Department of Defense to explore pregnancy outcomes in adolescent and young adult (AYAs) cancer survivors.
Read more Researchers awarded $1.5M to Explore Pregnancy Outcomes in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
Alumni Spotlight: Dennis Casserly, PhD, CIH

Dennis Casserly, PhD, (MS ’76 and PhD ‘79), is the 2024 William D. Wagner Award recipient. Established in 2003 by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, the annual award is presented to a person in the field of national and international worker health and safety who is an outstanding example of commitment and dedication to creating and disseminating occupational exposure values.
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Sweeping study of human viruses by researchers including UTHealth Houston funded with $20M from NIH

Unlocking knowledge about the vast and varied collection of viruses that live in and on our bodies is the goal of a $20 million grant from the Common Fund of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to researchers, including a team at UTHealth Houston.
Read more Sweeping study of human viruses by researchers including UTHealth Houston funded with $20M from NIH
UTHealth Houston research: Children born to young men with cancer have slight increases in preterm birth, low-birth-weight children, but not birth defects

Male adolescents and young adults with cancer have a slightly elevated risk of having preterm birth and children with low birth weight, but no increased risk of birth defects in their offspring, according to research by UTHealth Houston. The population-based study was recently published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Read more UTHealth Houston research: Children born to young men with cancer have slight increases in preterm birth, low-birth-weight children, but not birth defects
Study Reveals Disproportionate Burden of Poor Diet Quality Among Cancer Survivors, with Potential Impact on Cancer Treatment, Disease Progression, Survivorship

A new study led by Associate Professor Marcia Otto, PhD, FAHA, reveals the disproportionate burden of poor diet quality among cancer survivors.
Read more Study Reveals Disproportionate Burden of Poor Diet Quality Among Cancer Survivors, with Potential Impact on Cancer Treatment, Disease Progression, Survivorship
Meet Jack Tsai, PhD, professor and regional dean at the San Antonio location of the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health

A Q&A with the dean about his background and vision for the future of public health research.
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Project to redesign clinical trials for neurologic conditions for underserved populations funded with $2.9M grant to UTHealth Houston

In an effort to close the gap in neurological outcomes for underserved populations, a UTHealth Houston project funded with $2.9 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will engage community partners to improve the design of clinical trials.
Read more Project to redesign clinical trials for neurologic conditions for underserved populations funded with $2.9M grant to UTHealth Houston
Annual wellbeing event, The Challenge – RGV, kicks off Saturday, Jan. 11, in Brownsville and Saturday, Jan. 25, in Edinburg

The Challenge – RGV, begun 16 years ago by UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Brownsville and the city of Brownsville, will once again invite the community to prioritize health and well-being in January for the new year. with events in Brownsville, Edinburg, and other partner communities.
Read more Annual wellbeing event, The Challenge – RGV, kicks off Saturday, Jan. 11, in Brownsville and Saturday, Jan. 25, in Edinburg
Focused philanthropy: One family targets meaningful impact

Ralph and Susan Hawkins understand how overwhelming the world’s challenges can feel. That's why they chose to focus their philanthropy, dedicating themselves to supporting children and students in health, education, and financial stability.

What began as small annual donations after their college graduation has flourished into a lifetime commitment. Now, through an estate plan with the School of Public Health, they are set to make a lasting impact on pediatric health for generations to come.
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CHPPR Researchers Evaluating Cost Effectiveness of Proven Epilepsy Program in New Study

Researchers awarded $1.5M to Explore Pregnancy Outcomes in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors

Alumni Spotlight: Dennis Casserly, PhD, CIH

Sweeping study of human viruses by researchers including UTHealth Houston funded with $20M from NIH

UTHealth Houston research: Children born to young men with cancer have slight increases in preterm birth, low-birth-weight children, but not birth defects

Study Reveals Disproportionate Burden of Poor Diet Quality Among Cancer Survivors, with Potential Impact on Cancer Treatment, Disease Progression, Survivorship

Meet Jack Tsai, PhD, professor and regional dean at the San Antonio location of the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health

Project to redesign clinical trials for neurologic conditions for underserved populations funded with $2.9M grant to UTHealth Houston

Annual wellbeing event, The Challenge – RGV, kicks off Saturday, Jan. 11, in Brownsville and Saturday, Jan. 25, in Edinburg

Focused philanthropy: One family targets meaningful impact

Global Health Practicum Information Session

Dissertation Proposal Defense by Tracy Evans, MPH, RN

Building Capacity for NMDOH Integration through Research Partnerships

Spring 2025 UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Open House

Dissertation Proposal Degense by Maosen Peng, SPH, PhD: Advancements in Propensity Score Estimation

Health Equity Collective's Virtual Networking Session (Part 2 of 2)- Climate & Health

Health Promotion for Children in Rural Settings

Dissertation Proposal Defense by Mengyu Zhang, MS: Genome-wide Association Test for Gene by Environment Interaction Study