Gillings grad recognized for documenting food insecurity in Yemen

July 9, 2019
“Traditional food insecurity trends are not applicable to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.” That’s how Rawan Ajeen, a recent graduate of the Gillings School, summarizes her findings on food insecurity in Yemen.

Typical HIV testing efforts fall short in reaching one group of African-American men

July 9, 2019
African-American men who have sex with men (MSM) and have never been tested for HIV are a small group, but they have a significant impact on the HIV epidemic. New research from a faculty member at the Gillings School shows that efforts to end this epidemic must address the different needs of men who have been historically underserved by HIV prevention and treatment efforts.

New video educates parents and providers on silver diamine fluoride treatment for children’s cavities

July 5, 2019
“Silver diamine fluoride is an inexpensive, safe and effective way to stop tooth decay and protect teeth. Painless, convenient and affordable, it is painted on teeth with cavities in just minutes to stop the progression of tooth decay.”

Packard Foundation to support ‘score card’ intervention for family planning in Kenya

July 3, 2019
Dr. Katherine Tumlinson wants to help women in low-income countries access family planning. "Women must be able to safely achieve their desired family size,” she says, “but health care providers in these countries sometimes discourage family planning use by engaging in negative behaviors."

UNC Gillings researchers look inside ‘black box’ of weight management interventions for young adults

July 2, 2019
In the United States, young adults (aged 18‐35 years) are experiencing the greatest rates of weight gain, paired with increased cancer risk and increasing rates of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The public health burden among young adults due to obesity is only expected to grow in the future, driving an urgent need for effective weight‐related interventions.

Salzberg to direct UNC’s Water Institute

July 1, 2019
An international leader in global water policy, peace and security, Dr. Aaron Salzberg, has been selected as the Don and Jennifer Holzworth Distinguished Professor and director of The Water Institute at the UNC Gillings School.

Baric named a 2019 UNC Distinguished Professor

July 1, 2019
“Dr. Baric and his team are working on some of the greatest threats to the future of mankind and animals,” said Dean Barbara K. Rimer. “Emerging infections know no boundaries and threaten us today in a way the world has never experienced. Dr. Baric is not just an amazing scientist; he is heroic!”

UNC Gillings researchers translate Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index for use in rural Iraq

June 26, 2019
“Mental health is a part of public health,” explained Dr. Dilshad Jaff. “In order to assess mental health properly, we also need to evaluate sleep quality.”

USAID awards MEASURE Evaluation $36 million to support malaria control and elimination

June 25, 2019
Malaria is a major cause of death worldwide, with an estimated 219 million cases and 435,000 deaths in 2017, primarily in Africa.

Researchers conduct benchmark comparison of pore-scale models for multiphase flow

June 24, 2019
Pore-scale models are predictive mathematical models that help scientists simulate how multiphase flow processes will play out, increasing understanding of natural events and enhancing the effectiveness of industrial applications.

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