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March 10, 2026

UCLA researchers and local partners host clean soil event at Watts community garden

The team, made up of students, staff, and faculty from UCLA’s Fielding School of Public Health, Samueli School of Engineering, and Luskin School of Public Affairs, screened 100 soil samples.

March 9, 2026

UCLA Fielding-led research finds connections between work, diet, and chronic illnesses, including diabetes and heart disease

Peer-reviewed studies show chronic illnesses can stem from the combination of long work hours, shift work, poor eating habits, and poor diet.

March 2, 2026

Associated Press | "Experts talk how to navigate distressing news stories and finding coping mechanisms"

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.

Dr. David M. Carlisle; Courtesy of Charles R. Drew University.

February 27, 2026

How this Bruin alum is working to end health disparities in Los Angeles

A fruitful partnership between UCLA and Charles R. Drew University, led by CDU president and CEO Dr. David Carlisle, a UCLA Fielding School of Public Health alum and former advisory board member, enters a new era.

February 25, 2026

Dr. Yifang Zhu presents 51st Lester Breslow Distinguished Lecture

"From Invisible to Visible: How air pollution research informs action in a changing climate" is the latest in the on-going lecture series at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.

February 25, 2026

‘Hate is not felt equally’: study reveals who is more likely to experience hate acts

California Health Interview Survey data show which groups of Californians are among the most targeted.

NPR (KCRW) | "EPA rollback may damage public health"

February 23, 2026

NPR | "EPA rollback may damage public health"

NPR affiliate KCRW-FM interviewed Dr. Michael Jerrett, professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, on how decisions by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may impact Californians.

February 20, 2026

The Cancer Letter | "A year after LA wildfires, early data reinforce anxieties over firefighters’ cancer risks"

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.

February 19, 2026

Dr. Na He, international public health leader, recognized as distinguished alum by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

Dr. Na He (Ph.D, '03), has been inducted into UCLA Fielding's Hall of Fame.

February 17, 2026

Dr. Manuel Roberto Calderon Pinzon, physician and public health leader, recognized as distinguished alum by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

Dr. Manuel Roberto Calderon Pinzon (MPH, ’84), a public health leader in the U.S. and internationally, has been inducted into UCLA Fielding's Hall of Fame.

February 12, 2026

Exposure to intense wildfire smoke during pregnancy may be linked to increased likelihood of autism

UCLA and UC Davis researchers found the strongest associations on very smoky days and in areas with cleaner air overall.

February 10, 2026

Dr. Ritu Sadana, a global leader in public health, recognized as distinguished alum by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

Dr. Ritu Sadana (MS, ’87), a veteran of 30 years with international health organizations, has been inducted into the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health's Hall of Fame.