At the University of Michigan School of Public Health, more than 200 professors and research scientists teach tomorrow’s public health leaders and perform cutting-edge research that helps advance the field of public health. Many faculty members are leading experts in their fields who consult with governments, communities, and nongovernmental organizations.
Meet Our Faculty
Faculty who have expertise in Racism
Cleopatra Caldwell, PhD
- Professor Emeritus, Health Behavior and Health Education
- Director, Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture and Health
- Co-Associate Director, Program for Research on Black Americans
Areas of Expertise
Health Equity, Public Health Practice, Racism
Linda M. Chatters, PhD
- Professor, Health Behavior and Health Education
- Paula Allen-Meares Collegiate Professor of Social Work
Areas of Expertise
Aging, Health Equity, Racism
Melissa Creary, PhD, MPH
- Assistant Professor, Health Management and Policy
- Assistant Professor of Global Public Health
Areas of Expertise
Chronic Disease, Global Public Health, Health Equity, Health Policy, Racism
Nancy L Fleischer, PhD, MPH
- Associate Professor, Epidemiology
- Co-Director, Certificate in Social Epidemiology
Areas of Expertise
Chronic Disease, COVID-19, Health Equity, LGBT Health, Racism, Social Epidemiology, Substance Use
Paul J Fleming, PhD, MPH
- Associate Professor, Health Behavior and Health Education
- Faculty Lead, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Areas of Expertise
Health Equity, Health Policy, Public Health Practice, Racism
Kristi E Gamarel, PhD, EdM
- Associate Chair and Professor, Health Behavior and Health Education
Areas of Expertise
Firearm Injury Prevention, Health Equity, Infectious Disease, LGBT Health, Mental Health, Racism, Substance Use
Arline T Geronimus, ScD
- Professor, Health Behavior and Health Education
Areas of Expertise
Chronic Disease, Health Equity, Maternal Health, Racism, Reproductive Health, Urban Health
Alexis J. Handal, PhD, MPH
- Associate Professor, Epidemiology
- Professor, Global Public Health
Areas of Expertise
Brain Disorders, Child Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Justice, Global Public Health, Health Equity, Maternal Health, Nutrition, Occupational Health, Racism, Reproductive Health, Social Epidemiology, Women’s Health
Margaret Hicken, PhD, MPH
- Research Associate Professor, Survey Research Center
- Faculty Associate, Population Studies Center
- Research Associate Professor, Internal Medicine
- Research Associate Professor, Epidemiology
Areas of Expertise
Racism
Christine L.M. Joseph, PhD, MPH, BSc
- Epidemiologist, Department of Public Health Sciences, Henry Ford Health System
- Director, HFHS Health Disparities Research Collaborative
Areas of Expertise
Child Health, Racism
William D Lopez, PhD, MPH
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Health Behavior and Health Education
- Senior Advisor, Poverty Solutions
- Faculty Associate, Latina/o Studies Program
Areas of Expertise
Health Communication, Health Equity, Racism
Roshanak Mehdipanah, PhD, MS
- Associate Professor, Health Behavior and Health Education
Areas of Expertise
Aging, Environmental Health, Health Equity, Racism, Urban Health
Hal Morgenstern, BArch, MRP, PhD
- Professor Emeritus, Epidemiology
- Professor Emeritus, Environmental Health Sciences
- Professor Emeritus, Urology, Medical School
Areas of Expertise
Cancer, Chronic Disease, Environmental Health, Health Equity, Racism, Social Epidemiology
Enrique Neblett, PhD
- Professor, Health Behavior and Health Education
- Associate Director, Detroit Community-Academic Urban Research Center
Areas of Expertise
Health Equity, Mental Health, Racism
Belinda L. Needham, PhD, MA
- Chair, Epidemiology
- Associate Professor, Epidemiology
Areas of Expertise
Aging, Health Equity, Racism, Social Epidemiology
Amy J. Schulz, PhD, MPH, MSW
- University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor
- Professor, Health Behavior and Health Education
Areas of Expertise
Environmental Health, Health Equity, Racism