Epidemiology

Ella August

Bridging public health, writing and AI innovation

Q&A with Ella August

After recognizing a gap in scholarly communication training, Ella August, clinical associate professor of Epidemiology and Global Public Health, established the Pre-Publication Support Service, or PREPSS. In this Q&A, she shares how her journey highlights the dynamic intersection of public health research, education and the art of writing.

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On the Heights: May 2025

Departmental news, research highlights, community achievements, and more to help you stay connected with the Michigan Public Health community.

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Pioneering social epidemiology: CSEPH marks 25 years of transformative research

A quarter century of breaking boundaries in public health

The Center for Social Epidemiology and Population Health (CSEPH) at the University of Michigan School of Public Health recently celebrated a remarkable milestone—25 years of groundbreaking research that has fundamentally changed how we understand the social determinants of health.