Faculty

Don't sleep on your micronutrients: Researchers examine manganese levels on sleep outcomes

A new study led by researchers from the University of Michigan School of Public Health and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health examines the relationship between manganese and sleep.

Vaccine effectiveness: Which COVID-19 shots are most protective against severe disease?

Q&A with Sabir Meah

In this Q&A, alumnus Sabir Meah discusses a recent study with Michigan Public Health researchers that examined the variety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines following primary series vaccination.

Gary Harper reappointed to the Michigan State Board of Psychology

This will be Harper’s second term

Gary Harper, professor of Health Behavior and Health Education, has been reappointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to serve a second term in the Michigan State Board of Psychology.

Heavy metals are toxic to ovaries and may lead to decreased egg production, earlier menopause

New research from Sung Kyun Park

Middle-aged women with elevated levels of heavy metals are more likely to have depleted ovarian function and egg reserves, which may lead to earlier arrival of menopause and its negative health effects, according to a new University of Michigan study.

Melissa Creary featured on Detroit PBS Show American Black Journal

Melissa Creary, assistant professor of Health Management and Policy, recently appeared on the television show American Black Journal to discuss sick cell disease. The US Food and Drug Administration recently approved several new gene therapies for the disease.

Kelly Bakulski and Xiang Zhou receive 2024 MBioFar Awards

The award recognizes mid-career faculty members and their exceptional contributions in the biosciences

The University of Michigan’s Biosciences Initiative has selected five accomplished scientists as the 2024 recipients of the Mid-career Biosciences Faculty Achievement Recognition Award, two of whom are faculty of Michigan Public Health.