Michigan Public Health News Center

Climate change hastening the spread of fungal pathogens, says U-M researcher

Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Jennifer Head sheds light on the increased spread of fungal pathogens like blastomycosis, Valley fever, and histoplasmosis.

Enrique Neblett appointed director of the Detroit URC

U-M Social Work and Public Health professor Katrina Ellis appointed associate director

Neblett, a professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, begins his appointment as director of the Detroit Community-Academic Urban Research Center on September 1.

Holocaust survivor, peace activist receives Germany's highest civilian honor

Holocaust survivor Irene Butter, professor emerita at the U-M School of Public Health, received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany on June 20, 2024. A peace activist, she builds friendships across borders by sharing stories.

Paul J. Fleming receives Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award

Paul Fleming, an associate professor of Health Behavior & Health Equity and the faculty lead for diversity, equity, and inclusion received an award for his contributions to public health through teaching, community-based research and mentorship.

Rogel Cancer Center names Baladandayuthapani as associate director for quantitative data sciences

Baladandayuthapani will facilitate cancer research efforts using biostatistics, bioinformatics, computational biology and other advanced data science approaches.

Georgia State Rep Scott Holcomb, MPH '24, named Milbank Fellow, credits online MPH program with achieving prestigious opportunity

Scott Holcomb, a University of Michigan School of Public Health alumnus and Georgia State Representative, has been selected as a 2024 Milbank Fellow. Holcomb credits his MPH degree for helping him earn this prestigious opportunity to enhance his work in health policy and equity.