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Colleges across the country are confronting what many leaders and clinicians say is a sustained mental health crisis, with national surveys documenting increased rates of anxiety, loneliness, depression and suicidal thoughts among students. What was once a growing…
Over the course of five decades as an epidemiologist, Dr. Ralph R. Frerichs has tracked disease on five continents, but one of his most lasting accomplishments may have been to introduce generations of students to the basic concepts and history of his profession.…
A team of UCLA researchers has joined with community partners to test soil samples from neighborhoods across Los Angeles County for contaminants, including lead and other heavy metals.
“Soil screening is a necessary first step, but it’s not a solution,” said Dr.…
Two related and recently published studies by international teams - including researchers with the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health - have studied how chronic illnesses, including diabetes and heart disease, can stem from the combination of working conditions and…
The Associated Press interviewed Dr. Dana Rose Garfin, a psychologist and associate professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences, about how to cope with stress from the news of the day.
"In terms of any kind of crisis, people turn to the media for…
From world-class medical schools to bustling private clinics, many Angelenos enjoy access to the best medical care available. But within this lush landscape are health care deserts, leaving some historically disadvantaged communities without affordable doctors nearby.…
Join us on Monday, March 2 from 10:00 - 11:00am to hear from some of the top public health programs in the country! During this session, you will hear from our professional staff about the variety of programs and degrees we offer, and start to dive into the world of…
While the number of Californians ages 12 and older who said they experienced a hate act increased in 2024, a new UCLA Center for Health Policy Research (CHPR) study showed how someone’s likelihood to experience a hate act was associated with race, ethnicity, gender…
A quarter-century ago, when environmental engineer Yifang Zhu flew into Los Angeles to begin her doctoral studies at UCLA, she saw something new.
“Something I had never seen before - a thick, brownish layer suspended in the air,” said Zhu, who began at the…
Join us for our in-person weekend on Thursday, April 2 and Friday, April 3 on UCLA's campus to meet our faculty, current students, staff and other admitted students!
NPR affiliate KCRW-FM interviewed Dr. Michael Jerrett, professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, on how a recent decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may impact Californians.
"Earlier this month, the U.S. Environmental…
The Cancer Letter interviewed Dr. Rachael Jones, professor and chair in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, about her research into firefighters' use of protective equipment and cancer risks.
“The respirators are only as good as when you actually wear…
Kayla de la Haye, Ph.D., is a Professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health who works to promote health and prevent disease by studying how social relationships and everyday environments shape public health. Her research examines how family and community…
Dr. Na He, professor of epidemiology and the dean of School of Public Health at Fudan University in Shanghai, has been inducted into the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s “Alumni Hall of Fame” for 2025.
“Fielding School of Public Health’s globalized vision…
The next Paul Torrens Health Forum brings together visionary health system leaders and cutting-edge entrepreneurs for a fast-paced, idea-driven conversation on how American healthcare is being fundamentally reshaped - what true disruption looks like, how innovation can…
Dr. Manuel Roberto Calderon Pinzon, a public health leader with more than 30 years of service across more than 20 countries, has been inducted into the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s “Alumni Hall of Fame” for 2025.
“Public health took me across more than…
Join UCLA Fielding for a discussion with the director of admissions and financial aid to learn more about the school's graduate-level academic programs and the application process.
New research suggests that exposure to intense wildfire smoke during pregnancy may be associated with increased likelihood of autism in children. The peer-reviewed study, by researchers at UC Davis Health and the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, was published in…
Join us for the 26th Annual UCLA Health Equity Symposium on April 23rd!
The symposium will provide an opportunity to learn from leading scientists, clinicians, and community experts working to better understand and address obesity and metabolic disease. This event…
Dr. Patience Afulani, associate professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), has been inducted into the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s “Alumni Hall of Fame” for 2025.
“The UCLA School of Public Health is where I learned about the…