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New dean brings collaborative global health leadership to Michigan Public Health

Dr. Charles B. Holmes, MPH ’95, brings decades of experience in infectious disease, policy and global partnerships to lead the school at a critical time

Dr. Charles B. Holmes, MPH ’95, was appointed dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health, bringing global health leadership in infectious disease, policy, HIV prevention, tuberculosis vaccine access and community partnerships. His collaborative approach emphasizes scientific rigor, trust, health equity and preparing future public health leaders for impact.

Global public health leaders react to Charles B. Holmes being named dean of Michigan Public Health

Charles B. Holmes, newly appointed dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health, is recognized by global health leaders for scientific rigor, health equity, HIV and tuberculosis expertise and collaborative leadership. Colleagues from PEPFAR, Georgetown University, Gates Medical Research Institute, Malawi and Zambia highlight his impact on public health systems and communities.

Common weed killer may affect hormones tied to pregnancy and fetal development, new research finds

Higher glyphosate levels were linked to hormonal shifts in a study of pregnant women in Puerto Rico.

Researchers measured glyphosate and its breakdown product AMPA in urine samples from pregnant women, then tracked how levels corresponded to shifts in estrogen, thyroid hormones, and CRH—a hormone tied to labor and stress response.

Charles Holmes recommended as next School of Public Health dean

Charles Holmes, an internationally recognized physician-scientist and global health leader, has been recommended to serve as the next dean of the School of Public Health.

On the Heights: May 2026

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How biostatistics can improve cancer care, pediatric heart health and health equity

A University of Michigan researcher explains how data, teamwork and statistical science can reveal disparities, guide care and improve health outcomes

University of Michigan biostatistician Mousumi Banerjee discusses her journey from Kolkata and mathematics to public health, cancer research, pediatric heart care and health equity. In this Q&A, she explains how biostatistics, machine learning and global partnerships can turn complex health data into evidence that improves care and lives for communities.