Two related and recently published studies by teams led by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health researchers focused on the public health impact of wildfires, including whether publicly available data sources captured an increase in air pollution during the fires and how…

A fourth-generation physician whose paternal grandparents fled Germany in the early 1930s to build a new life in Mexico, Dr. Julio Frenk catalyzed his deep gratitude for the kindness of strangers into a lifelong mission to improve the health, education, and well-being of…

The Hill interviewed UCLA Fielding's Dr. Kekoa Taparra, assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy Management, about his research into mortality during the 2024 Maui wildfires.

" 'Wildfires can cause death in a variety of ways,' co-lead author Kekoa…

La Opinion interviewed UCLA Fielding's Dr. David Eisenman, professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences, about the potential health risks in the aftermath of the 2025 Los Angeles County fires.

" ... fear about the consequences of exposure to the…

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.

"... Harm reduction supporters…

The Los Angeles Times interviewed UCLA Fielding's Dr. Nadereh Pourat, professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management, about the potential impact of reductions in federal funding for MediCal and Medicaid.

" ... Nadereh Pourat, associate director of the…

A team led by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health experts has trained more than 300 construction workers as part of the state’s response to the 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires.

The project, funded by the California State Department of Public Health (CDPH), has…

Air quality scientists from the University of California have detected elevated levels of hexavalent chromium and silver in air samples collected from the debris cleanup zones for the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, which occurred January 2025 in Los Angeles County.

The Office of Inclusive Excellence (OIE) at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health leads initiatives that promote goals and values at the core of the school's mission — fostering a community where…

The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH)’s This is Public Health (TIPH) Graduate School Fair is going virtual, offering a unique opportunity to explore graduate education in public health!

Join us at 1:00 PM ET for the…

The Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health’s This is Public Health (TIPH) Graduate School Fair is headed to Washington, DC.

The TIPH Graduate School Fair is a pivotal event for those considering a future in public health, a field at the…

Join the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health at the UC Merced Graduate School Fair on Thursday, October 2, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.

The UC Merced Graduate School Fair will allow students to connect with admissions…

Join the Fielding School of Public Health at Whittier College on October 15 from 11:00am-1:30pm

The Graduate and Professional School's Summit will allow students to meet with graduate school representatives from across the country to learn more about…

Join the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health at the UCSD Graduate School Fair on October 27 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Students will have the opportunity to meet with local and national graduate programs to learn more about a wide…

Join the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health at the CSUF Graduate School Expo on October 29 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

The expo will allow students to explore graduate school programs and talk with admissions representatives about…

New research unveils the true death toll of the deadly August 2023 wildfires which took place in Hawaii — and which temporarily made wildfire a leading cause of death on the island of Maui.

The peer-reviewed study – “All-cause excess mortality associated with the…

Join the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health at the SDSU Graduate School Fair on Thursday, October 2, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Explore various post-graduate pathways from advanced degree programs to certificate programs and beyond.…

Bloomberg referenced research led by UCLA Fielding's Dr. Yifang Zhu, professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences.

"The problem “can be solved,” said Yuan Yao, a co-author of the study and a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California,…

NPR interviewed UCLA Fielding's Dr. Anne Rimoin, professor in the Department of Epidemiology, about the dangers of mpox, which has been found to be actively spreading in 24 African countries, up from 13 a year ago.

"Diseases we ignore abroad can quickly land on…

The Washington Post interviewed UCLA Fielding's Dr. Gerald Kominski, professor emeritus in the Department of Health Policy and Management, about Americans who have moved overseas for affordable healthcare.

"For anybody who has a chronic illness, for people who are…