College of Public Health
February 13, 2015
Runners representing UNT Health Science Center (UNTHSC), YWCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth and the City of Fort Worth have created the “Win4Women” team to raise awareness of violence against homeless women and raise funds to promote their safety at this year’s 37th Annual Cowtown Marathon in Fort Worth, February 27- March 1. Proceeds from the…
February 2, 2015
As Medical Director/Health Authority for Dallas County, Christopher Perkins, DO, MPH, has led surveillance efforts for communicable diseases ranging from measles to West Nile virus. But when the first U.S diagnosed case of Ebola virus occurred in Dallas, the UNT Health Science Center alumnus saw his job veer into uncharted territory. "It was surprising to…
January 23, 2015
How can the study of issues like climate change, immigration, epidemics, social injustice, infectious disease migration, international health, the environment and relations across borders help change the world? Beginning this spring - through a new Global Health Certificate program at UNT Health Science Center – students will have opportunity to explore those very questions. This…
January 8, 2015
Breakfast, lunch, dinner – everybody eats. But how much do most of us really think about food, how it reaches our tables and how it affects us? From environment/agriculture, animal health, food safety and distribution to rural development, climate and weather, the factors that impact our world’s food supply and health are far-reaching and significant.…
December 15, 2014
The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, so goes the old adage, but meal service with a smile makes the difference between good and great, according to findings from a UNT Health Science Center student researcher. A study by Martin Ostensen, UNTHSC College of Public Health, has correlated positive meal and nutrition…
December 15, 2014
Tarrant County welcomes new Public Health Director The UNT Health Science Center College of Public Health (UNTHSC-SPH) and the Tarrant County Health Department recently hosted a welcome reception for the county’s new Public Health Director, Dr. Veerinder “Vinny” Taneja. Taneja has more than 13 years of public health experience, having previously served as Deputy Health…
December 12, 2014
Faculty from the College of Public Health (SPH), ollege of Biomedical and Translational Sciences and Texas Prevention Institute took networking to a whole new level when they recently hosted a UNT Health Science Center “Research Schmooze” at Mama’s Pizza. Nearly 30 professors connected to discuss their research interests and opportunities for collaboration on future projects…
December 3, 2014
UNTHSC College of Public Health Research Manager Robyn B. Remotigue has been named to the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA), through special appointment from the Board’s incoming chair representing Vanderbilt University. NCURA serves its members and advances the field of research administration through education and professional development programs, the sharing of knowledge and…
November 10, 2014
The College of Public Health recently sponsored a campus health fair promoting health and wellness in humans and their furry friends. The event included free pet health screenings, a yoga class, nutrition counseling, pet supply giveaways and an opportunity for owners to bring their animal friends for some fun.
November 9, 2014
Dr. Suzuki with University of Tokyo students Students at the University of Tokyo recently gained valuable insight into statistics for research from a UNT Health Science Center College of Public Health guest lecturer. Sumihiro (Sumi) Suzuki, PhD, Associate Professor of Biostatistics, taught five lectures and five workshops during his visit and consulted one-on-one with students…
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