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February 9, 2022

Dr. Roger Detels presents “Recognizing Opportunities” at the 47th Lester Breslow Distinguished Lecture

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health distinguished research professor of epidemiology and infectious diseases, Dr. Roger Detels, delivered the 47th Lester Breslow Distinguished Lecture.

January 13, 2022

"New virus cases begin to slow in U.S. cities where Omicron hit first"

The New York Times interviewed Dr. Christina Ramirez, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of biostatistics, about reports that infections are falling in U.S. cities hit early on by the Omicron variant, suggesting a national peak may be approaching.

Source: The New York Times

December 14, 2021

"Denmark and Norway predict drastic spike in Omicron cases"

The New York Times interviewed Dr. Christina Ramirez, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of biostatistics, about the potential threat of the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

Source: The New York Times

December 9, 2021

"Young Latinos are dying of COVID at an alarming rate"

The Los Angeles Times interviewed Dr. Christina Ramirez, professor of biostatistics, about data that shows Latino Californians ages 20 to 54 have died from COVID-19 at a rate more than eight times higher than whites in the same age group.

Source: Los Angeles Times

Dr. Marc Suchard, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of biostatistics

December 1, 2021

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health Professor Recognized by National Institute of Statistical Sciences

Dr. Marc Suchard has been honored for "highly influential and innovative contributions" in the field of computational biology.

Source: National Institute of Statistical Sciences

December 1, 2021

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor recognized by National Institute of Statistical Sciences

Dr. Marc Suchard, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of biostatistics, has been honored for “highly influential and innovative contributions” in the field of computational biology.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

November 23, 2021

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor recognized for COVID-19 related service

Award-winning Los Angeles County COVID-19 predictive modeling team included UCLA biostatistics professor Dr. Thomas R. Belin.

Source: Los Angeles County Quality and Productivity Commission Source: UCLA Department of Biostatistics

November 16, 2021

Five UCLA Fielding School of Public Health scholars among most highly cited researchers for 2021

Five UCLA Fielding School of Public Health scholars - Dr. Sander Greenland, Dr. Ron D. Hays, Dr. Steve Horvath, Dr. Michael Jerrett, and Dr. Marc Suchard - among the most highly cited researchers for 2021.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

October 1, 2021

Dr. Lara Cushing appointed to Fielding Presidential Chair in Health Equity at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

Dr. Lara Cushing, whose research identifies the disproportionate impacts of harmful environmental exposures on low-income populations and communities of color, has been appointed the Jonathan and Karin Fielding Presidential Chair in Health Equity at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.

Source: UCLA Newsroom

July 12, 2021

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor appointed new associate dean for research

Dr. James A. Macinko, a professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, has been named the school’s new associate dean for research.

June 14, 2021

SARS-CoV-2 worldwide replication drives rapid rise and selection of mutations

International team that includes Dr. Christina Ramirez, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of biostatistics, has found the scale of variation poses a potential challenge for current vaccines and therapies.

Source: EMBO Molecular Medicine

May 28, 2021

Martin Luther King community healthcare CEO Dr. Elaine Batchlor named UCLA Fielding School of Public Health 2021 commencement speaker

Dr. Elaine Batchlor, chief executive officer of MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, will deliver the 2021 commencement address for the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s virtual commencement celebration on June 11.