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Finds that pesticide exposure increases risk of Parkinson's
Achieves international tobacco control agreements
Documents health benefits and savings of motorcycle helmet use
Identifies biological markers that may predict diabetes
Promotes benefits of breastfeeding on a global scale
Established link between air contaminants and lung function

UCLA Makes A Difference

These and many other milestones are possible thanks to the interdisciplinary approach that a degree in public health from UCLA provides.

Our students receive state-of-the art public health training from distinguished experts (including nine members of the Institute of Medicine and three past presidents of the American Public Health Association) along with practical, hands-on experience.

The School is consistently rated among the top 10 schools of public health in the country by U.S. News and World Report.

Press Releases

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Big gap exists on health care spending between Latinos and whites, study finds
July 27 2011

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A New Look At Redistricting
May 31 2011

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High risk of Parkinson's disease for people exposed to pesticides
May 26 2011

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New Global Bio Lab Unveiled At UCLA
May 20 2011

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Risk Of Hospital Patient Mortality Increases With Nurse Staffing Shortfalls, Study Finds
March 16 2011

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Why Coffee Protects Against Diabetes
January 12 2011

Faculty Honors

Charlotte Neumann

received the Nevien Scrimshaw Award for Distinguished Service to Nutrition at the African Epidemiology Conference of the Kenya Medical Research Institute, in collaboration with the Council of the African Nutrition Society. The award is in recognition of her dedication to maternal and child health and nutrition and research in sub-Saharan Africa.

Michael Lu

was appointed by Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius to chair the Secretary's Advisory Committee on Infant Mortality.

Leah Vriesman

was a 2010-11 U.S. Senior Fulbright Award recipient, conducting research and teaching health care management at the University of Applied Sciences in Neu Ulm, Germany.

Cristina Tirado

was appointed director of the Center for Public Health and Climate Change at the Public Health Institute in Oakland. She was also nominated as moderator of the United Nations Standing Committee on Nutrition's Working Group on Climate Change and Nutrition.

Linda Rosenstock

was appointed by President Obama to the Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion and Integrative and Public Health. She is chair of the Preventive Services for Women Committee of the Institute of Medicine and was awarded the James P. Keogh Award from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

Vickie Mays

was appointed by House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to fill the House of Representatives seat on the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics.

Mark Litwin

received the 2011 Distinguished Service Award from the American Urological Association for his contributions to the establishment of the discipline of health services research in urology.

Richard Jackson

chairs the Committee on Health Impact Assessments of the Institute of Medicine; and the Policies and Practices Work Group of the National Conversation on Chemical Exposures, a joint project of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Public Health Law Association.

Diana Hilberman

is serving on the executive committee of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration.

Kimberly Gregory

received the ACOG Mentor Award from the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Linda Rosenstock

was appointed to the Climate and Health Council International.

The UCLA School of Public Health is proud to celebrate 50 years of building a healthier world through outstanding teaching, pioneering research and tireless service.