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AJPH | COMMENTARY: "Lessons Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic: 'Those Who Cannot Remember the Past Are Condemned to Repeat It' "
December 15, 2025
AJPH | COMMENTARY: "Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic: Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it"

Dr. Robert Kim-Farley, professor in the departments of Epidemiology and Community Health Sciences, shared his perspective on the lessons learned of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NPR | "Study: firefighters recognize long-term health risks, but have questions about possible wildland respirator"
December 11, 2025
NPR | "Study: firefighters recognize long-term health risks, but have questions about possible wildland respirator"

NPR interviewed UCLA Fielding's Dr. Rachael Jones, professor and chair in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, about her research into wildland firefighters' use of respirator equipment.

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Cheryl Anderson (UC San Diego), Bernadette Boden-Albala (UC Irvine), Michael Lu (UC Berkeley), Brad Pollock (UC Davis),, and Ron Brookmeyer (UCLA).
December 11, 2025
University of California system public health leaders convene to discuss the future of academic public health

The panel brought together deans and directors of schools and programs of public health, including UCLA Fielding's Dr. Ron Brookmeyer, to discuss how they are dealing with current challenges.

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Laura Erskine
December 11, 2025
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health to host international competition for healthcare scholars

The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health will host the 7th annual “Healthcare Management Case Competition,” in January, 2026, pitting teams of healthcare management graduate students against each other to solve a real-world challenge faced by UCLA Health. It is led by Dr. Laura Erskine, professor in UCLA Fielding’s Department of Health Policy and Management.

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UCLA Fielding's Dr. Yifang Zhu fire aftermath work cited by University of California as among "Top 10" projects in 2025
December 10, 2025
Work by UCLA Fielding's Dr. Yifang Zhu in aftermath of Los Angeles County wildfires cited by the University of California as among "10 awesome" projects in 2025

The community and research work by UCLA Fielding's Dr. Yifang Zhu in the aftermath of the 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires was cited by the University of California as among "10 awesome" projects this year.

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Jennifer A. Wagman
December 10, 2025
UCLA Fielding's Dr. Jennifer Wagman receives UCLA Global Research Award

Dr. Jennifer Wagman, associate professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences, has received a UCLA Global Research Award to support her work examining how violence and adversity influence mental health and infectious disease among youth in Uganda.

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Victims of hate acts in California are not getting the support they need
December 9, 2025
Victims of hate acts in California are not getting the support they need

California Health Interview Survey data show many lack the therapeutic, legal, or workplace support they desire. Dr. Alex Bates, senior data analyst, is the lead author.

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UCLA Studies Reveal Extent of Air Quality Damage From Los Angeles, California Wildfires
December 8, 2025
Santa Monica Daily Press | "UCLA studies reveal extent of air quality damage from Los Angeles, California wildfires”

The Santa Monica Daily Press reported on research into the health impact of the 2018 and 2025 California wildfires led by UCLA Fielding faculty and staff, including Dr. Claire Schollaert, Dr. Lara Cushing, Dr. Mike Jerrett, and Dr. Miriam Marlier.

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UCLA researchers conduct free soil testing for residents near Eaton Fire burn area
December 6, 2025
KCBS-TV | "UCLA researchers conduct free soil testing for residents near Eaton Fire burn area"

The work of a team of UCLA researchers, led by Dr. Kirsten Schwarz, was covered by KCBS-TV.

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Dr. Kirsten Schwarz leads a UCLA team providing free soil testing for residents affected by the 2025 Altadena wildfire
December 6, 2025
UCLA Fielding-led team supports Altadena fire recovery through free soil testing

The team, led by UCLA Fielding's Dr. Kirsten Schwarz, is made up of students and faculty from across the university and community partners.

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Galper, Michael
December 5, 2025
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s Prof. Michael Galper named to board of health foundation

Prof. Michael Galper, professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management, named to board of directors of UniHealth Foundation.

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Dr. Julie Enginer
December 4, 2025
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s Dr. Julie Elginer recognized for civic engagement

Dr. Julie Elginer, associate professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management, receives “Bruin Excellence in Civic Engagement” Award.

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