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Jennifer Garner

Formative years influence researcher's pursuits on food, nutrition security

Q&A with Jennifer Garner

Growing up in a rural community, where food security was an integral aspect of daily life, sparked a deep appreciation for nutrition and community health for Jennifer Garner. Garner, a registered dietitian and community-engaged nutrition interventionist, is the John G. Searle Assistant Professor of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Her research focuses on developing collaborative programs to enhance food and nutrition security, crucial for individual and community well-being.

Amani Abuelenain

Internship enhances HMP student's health administration skills

Amani Abuelenain

Amani Abuelenain, a Master of Public Health student in Health Management and Policy from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, recently completed a summer internship with the Center for IPE. During her internship, she developed a passion for multidisciplinary teamwork and gained valuable experience in developing curriculum, operational work and relationship building.

Veera Baladandayuthapani

Guiding the future of Biostatistics at Michigan Public Health

Veera Baladandayuthapani

For Veera Baladandayuthapani, his ascension to chair of the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Michigan School of Public Health is deeply rooted in his passion for public health.His career is highlighted by significant contributions to cancer research and a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.

Jennifer Head

Connecting climate change to fungal diseases

Q&A with Jennifer Head

Jennifer Head, an assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, investigates how our changing climate has led to emergence and transmission of infectious disease with a particular focus on primary fungal infections.

Darrell Hudson

New chair aims to 'eliminate racial, ethnic, socioeconomic inequities in health'

Darrell Hudson, MPH ’05, PhD ’09

Returning to the University of Michigan School of Public Health feels like a full-circle moment for Darrell Hudson, MPH ’05, PhD ’09. As the new chair of the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, Hudson brings with him a profound passion for public health, deeply rooted in his experiences growing up in Detroit. He faced many adversities that would later shape his career in public health.