News

May 1, 2020
UCLA FSPH research investigates the effect of residential gas appliances on air quality and public health in California

Researchers in the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health have released a report focused on the impacts of residential natural gas appliances on indoor and outdoor air quality and human health, and potential benefits of widespread residential electrification.

Read Full Article
pollution
November 25, 2019
Planning a trip abroad? Before you pack, check the air pollution levels

A study co-authored by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professors finds even a short-term visit to a severely polluted city is bad for your health.

Source: UCLA Newsroom Read Full Article
bookshelves
November 19, 2019
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health scientists rank among world’s most-cited researchers

FSPH faculty members Sander Greenland, Ronald Hays, Steve Horvath, Michael Jerrett, André Nel and Dr. Marc Suchard were included on the Web of Science Group annual list.

Source: UCLA Newsroom Read Full Article
September 18, 2019
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health announces new faculty members

The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health welcomes thirteen new faculty members.

Read Full Article
Aliso Canyon
June 26, 2019
Pollutants emitted from the 2015 Aliso Canyon methane blowout pose potentially serious health risks, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health study finds

Air quality samples collected near the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility during the 2015 blowout showed elevated levels of pollutants known or suspected to be associated with serious health problems, a UCLA Fielding School of Public Health-led study has found.

Read Full Article
pollution
April 3, 2019
Current methods may inadequately measure human health impacts from oil and natural gas extraction

Research from the UCLA FSPH, UC Berkeley & Cornell University conducted an examination of peer-reviewed studies published over 6 years on hazardous air pollutants associated with the extraction of oil & natural gas, & found that that measurements of hazardous air pollutant concentrations near operational sites have failed to capture levels above standard health benchmarks.

Read Full Article
tractor
March 20, 2019
California state and county officials falling short in evaluating use of agricultural pesticides

A new study by UCLA and University of Southern California researchers, including Fielding School professors Tim Malloy and John Froines, concludes that commissioners are issuing permits for pesticide use without considering safer alternatives, and without evaluating the health implications of “cumulative exposure."

Source: UCLA Newsroom Read Full Article
bookshelves
November 27, 2018
FSPH faculty among world's most influential scholars, based on citations

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health faculty members Ronald Hays, Steve Horvath, Michael Jerrett, André Nel, Beate Ritz and Marc Suchard have been named to Clarivate Analytics' annual list of highly cited researchers.

Source: UCLA Newsroom Read Full Article
November 5, 2018
FSPH at the 2018 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting

Don't miss presentations by FSPH faculty, students and staff at the 2018 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting.

Read Full Article
Dr. Yifang Zhu
September 4, 2018
Yifang Zhu appointed acting dean of UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

Dr. Yifang Zhu, professor of environmental health sciences and associate dean for academic programs at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, has been appointed acting dean by UCLA Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Scott L. Waugh, effective September 1.

Read Full Article
teacher and students in a classroom
June 4, 2018
Hot classrooms in the US negatively impact learning

Most teachers will tell you hot school days equal sluggish students, but a new study co-authored by R. Jisung Park of the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health puts data behind this widely held assumption.

Read Full Article
Mom and child walking along street
February 28, 2018
Being raised in greener neighborhoods may have beneficial effects on brain development

A study by ISGlobal, in collaboration with Hospital del Mar and UCLA's Fielding School of Public Health, shows for the first time that exposure to green space during childhood is associated with beneficial structural changes in the developing brain.

Read Full Article