Health Care

Aparna Reddy sitting on the Henry F. Vaughan Public Health Building sign

Connecting healthcare systems and individual experiences

Aparna Reddy, BA ’24

Aparna Reddy, a first-year MD candidate at Stanford University Medical School, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Community and Global Public Health at Michigan Public Health, immersing herself in courses that emphasized health equity, social determinants of health and community-focused research.

Sania Farooq

Pursuing a medical career with a public health focus

Sania Farooq, BS ’21

Sania Farooq’s coursework at Michigan Public Health involved real-life impact projects such as health education initiatives during COVID-19. These experiences cemented her commitment to a career that marries public health with medicine effectively.

Darius Moore in a blue/gray suit, white shirt sand salmon tie posing for a portrait photo

Transforming public health education through public engagement

Darius Moore, MPH ’24

Recognized for his advocacy, particularly for people of color, Darius Moore, MPH ’24, has been instrumental in leading seminars and conferences during his tenure at Michigan Public Health. Now a doctoral student in Health Behavior & Health Equity at Michigan Public Health, his work in HIV prevention has solidified his status as an exceptional individual poised to make a lasting impact.

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.

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.