Lisa Bodnar was named as a committee member for an infant feeding study
The National Academy of Medicine committee will assess best practices for feeding infants and children from birth up to two years of age.
The Pitt Men’s Study, renewed by NIH, will enter its 4th decade of HIV research
The study will be renewed into 2026 at nearly $4 million per year.
Everette James was named interim dean of the Graduate School of Public Health
Everette James was recently appointed as interim dean of Pitt’s Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH). James is taking the place of Donald S. Burke, who stepped down from his position on July 1.
“I am confident that Everette will provide strong leadership for the School during this important transition period,” said Burke, who will remain on the faculty of GSPH.
2 Pitt researchers earned an NSF grant to study Pittsburgh’s lead pipes
Emily Elliott and Sarah Haig will research the environmental effects of new anti-corrosion treatments.
Noble Maseru co-authored a March of Dimes consensus statement on birth equity
The recent statement aims to advance social determinants pathways for research, policy and practice.
Jean Nachega was recognized by 2 African science institutions
He is an associate professor of epidemiology and infectious diseases and microbiology in the Graduate School of Public Health.
2 Pitt researchers were honored for their efforts by UPMC Senior Services
Anne Newman and Richard Schulz were recognized for their contributions to the field of medicine.
Heather Tomko won the Dick Thornburgh Forum Disability Service Award
She is a master’s student studying health policy and management in Pitt’s Graduate School of Public Health.
Epidemiologist Jane Cauley won a prestigious service award
She's the 2018 recipient of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Shirley Hohl Service Award.
3 Pitt Public Health students were selected for the Milken Institute’s Future Leaders Program
Ashley Simenson, Jessica Salerno and Kaitlyn Saal-Ridpath are among a dozen fellows in the inaugural class.