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UCLA Fielding School's Dr. Ninez Ponce, chair in the Department of Health Policy and Management, elected to the National Academy of Medicine

UCLA Fielding's Dr. Ninez Ponce, chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management, elected to the National Academy of Medicine

Dr. Ninez Ponce, professor and chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management, received the honor in recognition of her work as a leader in advancing data equity and addressing health disparities.

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UCLA Fielding School of Public Health recognizes seven distinguished alums as the 2025 “Hall of Fame” honorees

The latest inductees join a list of more than 90 UCLA Fielding School of Public Health alums, ranging from the classes of 1963 to 2019.

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Dr. Kirsten Schwarz leads a UCLA team providing free soil testing for residents affected by the 2025 Altadena wildfire

UCLA Fielding-led team supports Altadena fire recovery through free soil testing

The team, led by UCLA Fielding's Dr. Kirsten Schwarz, is made up of students and faculty from across the university and community partners.

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Research into veterans’ health issues by UCLA Fielding faculty, students, and alumni cover wide range of illnesses, patients, and treatment strategies

How UCLA Fielding is working to improve the health of veterans

Peer-reviewed studies on the prevention and treatment of cancer, diabetes, and other chronic diseases demonstrates school’s position as a center of excellence in veterans’ health research.

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UCLA Fielding's Dr. Jennifer Wagman receives UCLA Global Research Award

Dr. Jennifer Wagman, associate professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences, has received a UCLA Global Research Award to support her work examining how violence and adversity influence mental health and infectious disease among youth in Uganda.

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UCLA Fielding School of Public Health graduates lead transformative work — building a healthier future for all — here in Los Angeles, in all 50 U.S. states, and in 71 countries around the globe.

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    UCLA Fielding's alumni network is comprised of more than twelve thousand public health changemakers
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UCLA Fielding Fire Research & Experts

This webpage is a resource hub with information about UCLA Fielding fire-related research, experts, and more.

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Why UCLA Fielding

Exceptional students and world renowned faculty in a unique setting to address public health challenges confronting our global community.

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Inclusive Excellence

The pursuit of inclusive excellence is a cornerstone of public health and at the core of UCLA Fielding's identity.

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NPR | "Three cases of new mpox strain reported in California"

NPR interviewed UCLA Fielding's Dr. Anne Rimoin, professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Gordon–Levin Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases and Public Health, for the "Morning Edition" program about cases of mpox in southern California.

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New York Times | "Cities move away from strategies that make drug use safer"

The New York Times interviewed UCLA Fielding's Dr. Chelsea Shover, associate professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management, about the impact of funding reductions for "harm reduction" strategies in addiction treatment.

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