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.
Samantha Greenberg, MPH ’16, is an assistant professor, researcher and the architect of the new Genetic Counseling Training Program at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. She has spent the past year and a half preparing for the first cohort of students who will take the program on its inaugural run.
Jean Rinkowski, a seasoned physical therapist who's taking her expertise to new heights by pursuing an MPH at the University of Michigan. Learn how her shift from individual care to public health aims to address systemic challenges and improve health outcomes on a larger scale.
Kellie Paich, MPH ’14, is well-versed in prostate cancer treatments and the disease’s prevalence, with more than 200,000 annual diagnoses in the United States. Paich, who earned a Master of Public Health degree in Health Behavior and Health Education from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, emphasizes the need for a sensitive initial patient approach.
Jodi-Ann Burey, MPH ’14, turned her challenging cancer diagnosis and treatment journey into a passionate fight for health equity by starting a podcast on cancer experiences and advocating for minority health as a public speaker and writer.
Having worked on cancer biology for so many years, Nehanda Jones was inspired by the potential of applying the principles of precision medicine — tailoring medical decisions to an individual’s known genetic and environmental profile — to improve health at a population level. She's now using those lessons to promote sustainable solutions in health through the work of her own public health technology firm.