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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 Read Full ArticleDr. Anne Rimoin, an internationally recognized expert on emerging infections, global health, infectious disease surveillance systems and vaccinations who has been engaged in pandemic preparedness and response work for more than two decades, has been appointed to the newly established Gordon–Levin Endowed Chair in Infectious Diseases and Public Health at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.
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Research led by Dr. Nadereh Pourat, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of health policy and management, found negative perceptions and experiences with law enforcement, workplace discrimination, and healthcare access in California.
Source: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research Source: UCLA Newsroom Read Full ArticleDr. Julienne Jose-Chen has joined the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health as the school’s new assistant dean for student services.
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Study by the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health's UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, led by Dr. Ninez Ponce, professor of health policy and management, found unmet needs for women of color.
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A report by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health researchers has found California Latinos’ use of emergency medical services increased disproportionately during the pandemic.
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Latest findings from California Health Interview Survey, conducted by the Fielding School’s UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and led by Dr. Ninez Ponce, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of health policy and management, show continued fatigue with following safety guidelines.
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Analysis found a marked increase in sedentary behaviors, alcohol consumption, and cigarette smoking and a decline in exercise, compared to before the pandemic.
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Film by Dr. Kenneth Wells, professor at UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, Semel Institute, and David Geffen School of Medicine, will show in advance of Veterans Day.
Source: Awareness Film Fest Read Full ArticleDr. 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 Read Full ArticleDr. Kristen Choi, assistant professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management, was honored for a nursing leadership by American Academy of Nursing (AAN).
Source: American Academy of Nursing Read Full ArticleDr. Michael Jerrett awarded the “Excellence in Exposure Science Award” by the International Society of Exposure Science for his pioneering work on understanding the spatial dimensions of environmental exposures.
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