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October 12, 2021

UCLA-led research finds Americans drank more, smoked more, and exercised less during the COVID-19 pandemic

Analysis found a marked increase in sedentary behaviors, alcohol consumption, and cigarette smoking and a decline in exercise, compared to before the pandemic.

Source: Nutrients

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October 11, 2021

“Veteran Journeys,” by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor, to screen at Awareness Film Festival

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

October 1, 2021

Dr. Lara Cushing appointed to Fielding Presidential Chair in Health Equity at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

Dr. 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

September 28, 2021

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and nursing professor named fellow by American Academy of Nursing

Dr. 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

September 27, 2021

Fielding School of Public Health professor receives Award for Excellence in Science

Dr. 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.

Source: International Society of Exposure Science

September 24, 2021

UCLA-led research finds ozone exposure contributes to the development of Type 2 diabetes

Source: Environmental Health Perspectives

September 24, 2021

UCLA-led research finds ozone exposure contributes to the development of Type 2 diabetes

Source: Environmental Health Perspectives

September 23, 2021

UCLA Fielding School Professor recognized for outstanding work in epidemiology

Dr. Onyebuchi A. Arah, professor of epidemiology at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the American College of Epidemiology’s “Outstanding Contributions to Epidemiology Award.”

Source: American College of Epidemiology

September 22, 2021

How did Californians’ health fare in 2020?

Research by the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, led by Dr. Ninez Ponce, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of health policy and management, shows how the COVID-19 pandemic, racial tensions, and other challenges impacted health care access and status.

Source: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research Source: UCLA Newsroom

September 21, 2021

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s UCLA Center for Healthcare Management names first executive-in-residence

UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s UCLA Center for Healthcare Management Names first executive-in-residence; attorney and ethics expert Glenna Shen to take on advisory role for research center.

September 2, 2021

Fielding School professor named to leadership team at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research

Dr. Corrina Moucheraud, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of health policy and management, has been named an associate director of the Fielding School of Public Health's UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

Source: UCLA Center for Health Policy Research

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August 19, 2021

Research finds hundreds of millions of Africans lack basic means of preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission

Global research collaborative, led by Dr. Timothy Brewer, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health professor of epidemiology, finds almost 900 million Africans live without on-site water, while 700 million lack in-home soap/washing facilities.

Source: Epidemiology & Infection