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January 6, 2026

NPR (KPCC-FM) | "New UCLA study suggests homes in burn zones have elevated pollutant levels"

UCLA Fielding's Dr. Michael Jerrett and Dr. Yifang Zhu, both professors in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, were interviewed on KPCC-FM's "Air Talk" (NPR) program about their research that found elevated levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in some homes in burn areas from the 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires.

January 5, 2026

La Opinion | "Concerns about air quality in areas affected by the 2025 wildfires"

La Opinion quoted Dr. Yuan Yao, a UCLA Fielding researcher and lead author of a study that found high levels of volatile organic compounds in the aftermath of the 2025 Los Angeles County fires, including in Altadena and adjacent communities. UCLA Fielding's Dr. Michael Jerrett and Dr. Yifang Zhu were also quoted.

January 2, 2026

Los Angeles Daily News | "UCLA report: Standing homes air quality worsened over time in wildfire areas"

The Los Angeles Daily News quoted UCLA Fielding's Dr. Michael Jerrett and Dr. Yifang Zhu about their research into air quality after the 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires.

rom left to right, Dr. Yifang Zhu, Dr. Yuan Yao, and Dr. Haoxuan Chen.

January 2, 2026

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health researchers find that even after wildfires are extinguished, smoke damage may continue to pose risks to residents

Research led by UCLA Fielding's Dr. Michael Jerrett and Dr. Yifang Zhu underscores the need to minimize indoor exposures during the recovery phase.

December 23, 2025

Reuters | “AI data centers are forcing dirty ‘peaker’ power plants back into service”

Reuters interviewed UCLA Fielding's Dr. Lara Cushing about the public health impact of so-called "peaker" electrical generating plants in residential communities.

December 23, 2025

Los Angeles Times | “A looming question confronts California counties: How will they pay for the uninsured?”

UCLA Fielding's Dr. Nadereh Pourat, professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management, was quoted in the Los Angeles Times about the impact of federal Medicaid reductions over the next decade.

December 22, 2025

UCLA Fielding's Dr. Robert Kim-Farley on what will happen in 2026 in public health?

After a tumultuous 2025, what’s in store for next year? UCLA Fielding's Dr. Robert Kim-Farley among those UCLA faculty members weighing in on what the future holds.

Source: UCLA Magazine

December 19, 2025

UCLA Chancellor Dr. Julio Frenk, distinguished professor at UCLA Fielding, honored with Hispanic Health Leadership Award

Dr. Julio Frenk, distinguished professor in UCLA Fielding's Department of Health Policy and Management, recognized by the National Hispanic Health Foundation.

December 18, 2025

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health recognizes seven distinguished alums as the 2025 “Hall of Fame” honorees

The latest inductees join a list of more than 90 UCLA Fielding School of Public Health alums, ranging from the classes of 1963 to 2019.

December 18, 2025

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health research finds wildland firefighters open to use of respirators

Researchers, led by UCLA Fielding's Dr. Rachael Jones, professor and chair in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, found that firefighters recognize long-term health risks of smoke exposure.

December 17, 2025

MedPage Today | "In Type 2 diabetes, does meal timing affect heart health?"

MedPage Today interviewed UCLA Fielding's Dr. Liwei Chen, professor in the Department of Epidemiology, about her research into mealtimes and diabetes.

December 17, 2025

California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) 2025 Making an Impact

The California Health Interview Survey's (CHIS) Making an Impact 2025 report highlights the survey's latest research and data.