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Using combined 2020–2024 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) data for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) adults, this policy brief highlights variations in chronic conditions and substance use across AIAN subpopulation groups.

Massey University’s Dr. Tupa’ilevaililigi Ridvan Firestone brings expertise in disease prevention from her work in New Zealand and across the Pacific.

UCLA Fielding graduate student Jack Feng has been recognized for his leadership and advocacy.

Dr. Anne Rimoin, professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Gordon–Levin Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases, answers questions about Cyclospora and food-borne illnesses.

Dr. David Eisenman and Dr. Kirsten Schwarz, both professors at UCLA Fielding, study the public health impacts of extreme heat.

Dr. Ron Brookmeyer, distinguished professor in the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s Department of Biostatistics, co-authored new, peer-reviewed research published today that found blood tests could guide earlier treatment and monitoring decisions.

Dr. David Eisenman, a physician and professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences, is an expert in heat stroke and heat exhaustion.

Curtis Wong, a first-year student in the master of public health program, has received the Abdelmonem A. Afifi Student Fellowship.

Rafik Wahbi, a student in the doctoral (PhD) program specializing in community health sciences, has received the E. Richard Brown Social Justice Fellowship.

Dr. Dillon Trujillo (PhD ‘26) is a 2026 recipient of the Dean's Outstanding Student Award.