A new analysis led by researchers with the University of California has found the top threats to Americans today regarding dementia in old age are obesity, physical inactivity, and lack of a high school diploma.

A professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health has been honored by the Society for Epidemiologic Research (SER) for her work researching the environmental epidemiology of chronic diseases originating in the prenatal period, as well as neurodegenerative disorders.

Two professors at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health have been named to a World Health Organization (WHO) panel as part of the WHO’s response to the current monkeypox outbreak: 

A professor at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health has been honored by the university for his work as a researcher, scholar, and teacher while a professor emeritus, or retiree.

With COVID-19 still very much present, Dr. Shira Shafir, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health associate professor of epidemiology and community health sciences, describes the start of the new school year in simple terms: “I think back-to-school is going to be a little funky.”

Dr. Anne Rimoin was recognized as a “trailblazer” by PBS Southern California for her research in infectious diseases.

Dr. Anne Rimoin was named a fellow of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

Dr. Elizabeth Rose Mayeda received the 2020 Brian MacMahon Early Career Epidemiologist Award from the Society for Epidemiologic Research.

Dr. Sander Greenland was named one of the world’s most influential scientific researchers in 2019 by the Web of Science Group.

Dr. Roger Detels was keynote speaker at the Countering COVID-19 video conference sponsored by the China Association for International Exchange of Personnel.