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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.

February 9, 2026

Dr. Patience Afulani, professor at the University of California, San Francisco, recognized as distinguished alum by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

Dr. Patience Afulani (MPH ’11, Ph.D ’15), UCSF professor and global health researcher, has been inducted into the UCLA Fielding School's Hall of Fame.

February 6, 2026

Dr. Anne Rimoin, Gordon-Levin Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases and Public Health, recognized as distinguished alum by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

Dr. Anne Rimoin (MPH, '97), professor in the Department of Epidemiology, has been inducted into the UCLA Fielding School of Public Heath's Hall of Fame.

February 5, 2026

Associated Press | "Study ties particle pollution from wildfire smoke to 24,100 US deaths per year"

The Associated Press interviewed Dr. Michael Jerrett, professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, about research that links wildfire smoke exposure to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States.

February 4, 2026

New York Post | "Expert warns of eerie similarity to Palisades fire aftermath and devastating 9/11 sickness”

The New York Post's "California Post" edition quoted Dr. David Eisenman, professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences, about the health impact of the 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires.

February 3, 2026

Mary Anne Foo, founder of the Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance, recognized as distinguished alum by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

Mary Anne Foo (MPH ’93) has been inducted into the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health's Hall of Fame.

February 2, 2026

How the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health faced the challenge of the 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires

UCLA Fielding faculty, staff, and students have led the way to understanding the public health impact of the blazes, supporting recovery, and working to prevent future disasters.

February 1, 2026

Dr. Cozzette Lyons-Jones, chief medical officer at Watts Healthcare, recognized as distinguished alum by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

Dr. Cozette Lyons-Jones (MPH ’18) has been inducted into UCLA Fielding School of Public Health's Hall of Fame.