UCLA Fielding's Dr. Michael Jerrett and Dr. Yifang Zhu, both professors in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, were interviewed on KPCC-FM's "Air Talk" (NPR) program about their research that found elevated levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in some homes in burn areas from the 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires.

La Opinion quoted Dr. Yuan Yao, a UCLA Fielding researcher and lead author of a study that found high levels of volatile organic compounds in the aftermath of the 2025 Los Angeles County fires, including in Altadena and adjacent communities. UCLA Fielding's Dr. Michael Jerrett and Dr. Yifang Zhu were also quoted.

The Los Angeles Daily News quoted UCLA Fielding's Dr. Michael Jerrett and Dr. Yifang Zhu about their research into air quality after the 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires.

Research led by UCLA Fielding's Dr. Michael Jerrett and Dr. Yifang Zhu underscores the need to minimize indoor exposures during the recovery phase.

Reuters interviewed UCLA Fielding's Dr. Lara Cushing about the public health impact of so-called "peaker" electrical generating plants in residential communities.

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.

Researchers, led by UCLA Fielding's Dr. Rachael Jones, professor and chair in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, found that firefighters recognize long-term health risks of smoke exposure.

Research led by UCLA Fielding's Dr. Jesus Araujo, associate professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, finds that ultrafine particles change gut bacteria in ways that heighten metabolic stress and cardiovascular disease.

NPR interviewed UCLA Fielding's Dr. Rachael Jones, professor and chair in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, about her research into wildland firefighters' use of respirator equipment.

The panel brought together deans and directors of schools and programs of public health, including UCLA Fielding's Dr. Ron Brookmeyer, to discuss how they are dealing with current challenges.

The community and research work by UCLA Fielding's Dr. Yifang Zhu in the aftermath of the 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires was cited by the University of California as among "10 awesome" projects this year.

The Santa Monica Daily Press reported on research into the health impact of the 2018 and 2025 California wildfires led by UCLA Fielding faculty and staff, including Dr. Claire Schollaert, Dr. Lara Cushing, Dr. Mike Jerrett, and Dr. Miriam Marlier.