Michigan Public Health is built on diverse perspectives and community voices. We engage with countless fields and diverse populations, and together we help drive forward the dialogues that guide the future of public health.
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Can Green Space be Good for Everyone?
Lauren Balotin
Do urban green spaces improve health or widen health disparities? Read more
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The Human Microbiome and Its Role in the Fight against Antimicrobial Resistance
Betsy Foxman
The rapid evolution of bacteria mean our antibiotics are becoming less and less effective. What does the future look like for antimicrobial resistance, and what alternatives do we have in the fight against life-threatening infectious diseases? Read more
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Public Health Perspectives from Veterans and Active Members of the Military
University of Michigan School of Public Health students and alumni serve the nation and the public health community in a number of ways. Read more
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Seeds for Success: Fruits and Veggies for Schoolkids
Emily Benedict
How can we make sure that children are getting enough fruits and vegetables? Read more
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Disease in the Era of Climate Change: Human Disease Burdens in a Dynamic World
Introduced by John Meeker
In the field of public health alone, climate change will in some way impact every area of this broad, diverse discipline. How will human health adapt to a rapidly changing world and to rapidly evolving disease burdens as climate change threatens natural environments and already vulnerable populations? Read more
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Grass Roots: The Sustainable Shifts that Lead to Environmental Justice
Todd Ziegler, MS ’15
When civil rights leaders, environmentalists, and researchers converged on the university in 1990 for the Conference on Race and the Incidence of Environmental Hazards, they were part of a much larger movement focusing the nation on environmental justice. Read more
