Panelists will share their experiences using applicable research examples (e.g., search and screenings, data extraction and quality assessment, library resources).
This course is intended for individuals with research questions that can be answered using multivariate time series data/intensive longitudinal data. Examples of such data include daily diary data; data collected via self-report through ecological momentary sampling (ESM); passive data from cell phones; and other psychophysiological data such as MRI data or heart rate data. Contact... Read more »
Join the Gillings School Humanitarian Health Initiative and professionals in the humanitarian sector on Thursday, March 21 from 1–2 p.m. to learn about various careers in the humanitarian section. The panelists will speak on their current and former humanitarian work, discuss their careers in the sector and answer questions from attendees. This event is hybrid and will... Read more »
This talk will explore what the future holds if bioethics continues its evolution to become a field that embraces systemic, collective-level challenges; has a global scale and focus; emphasizes human flourishing; and seeks to have increased societal impact. Vardit Ravitsky is the President & CEO of The Hastings Center, an independent, nonpartisan bioethics research institute.... Read more »
Like Coffee and Yoga? Check out this session! Coffee breaks in the workplace serve as more than a quick fix for midday slumps, increased alertness, and productivity. The practice also produces a mentally healthy work environment by reducing stress and burnout and increases a sense of belongingness by building community with colleagues. Yoga, a form... Read more »
Join the Academy Health Student Chapter's Policy Day centered on the healthcare workforce. Dive into the complexities and challenges of workforce development and policy-making, guided by experts and legislators. Key Note speaker: Dr. Erin Fraher Deputy Director for Policy Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research Panelists: Maggie Sauer Director of Office of Rural... Read more »
RSVP In Person by visiting the Scientific Symposium in Honor of Dr. James Swenberg webpage. If you are interested in attending via zoom, visit the Zoom Webinar RSVP webpage. Contact Rhoda Cerny with questions.
Health Policy and Management doctoral candidate, Addie Coleman, will present her dissertation research, titled "Alcohol and substance use among American Indian/Alaska Native birthing people: A mixed methods study of punitive versus supportive state policies and community-level risk factors." Contact Valerie Hooker with questions.
Join this virtual session to learn about the key characteristics, guidelines, and benefits of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) for enhancing intercultural learning and global skill building (for students and faculty) in courses. Hear from UNC-Chapel Hill COIL practitioners from across disciplines about faculty insights and experiences. UNC Global Affairs staff will share information on... Read more »
HPM PhD candidate, Prajwol Nepal, will present his dissertation research, titled, "Non-prescription antibiotics use among children in Nepal: Evidence and interventions in community settings." Contact Valerie Hooker with questions.
Everybody eats. But how do we eat well, in a way that tastes good, keeps us healthy, and helps protect the planet? In this session, we will cover the current state of what we are eating in the US and globally. We’ll talk about how current diets are contributing to chronic diseases like type 2... Read more »
Next in the Innovate Carolina Founders Forum series is an interview with Dr. Alice Ammerman, Founder and CEO of Equiti Foods. After years of research into the food system, food insecurity and how to prevent chronic disease, nutrition professor Dr. Ammerman founded her company with the goal of providing local, affordable, and most importantly, nutritious,... Read more »
The HPM curriculum includes a combination of courses in public health and health policy and management, a summer internship, elective courses (including senior honors thesis and graduate-level options), and a year-long capstone experience. The curriculum emphasizes collaboration and application through multiple semester and year-long team projects, some with community partners. Students go through the program... Read more »
The April 2024 issue of Health Affairs focuses on the topic: “Perinatal Mental Health & Well-Being.” Building on the success of our October 2021 issue on perinatal mental health, the new issue expands the focus on equity, justice, and wellbeing. You are invited to join us on Wednesday, April 3, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Eastern), for a virtual... Read more »
Are you interested in careers in governmental public health? The Minority Student Caucus invites students, faculty and staff to participate in a panel discussion on the career opportunities within the NC Division of Public Health. Weather permitting, an in person networking opportunity will follow.
This is a seminar sponsored by the NSF-funded Engineering Research Center for Precision Microbiome Engineering (PreMiEr), comprising five North Carolina institutions including Duke, N.C. A&T, NC State, UNC-Chapel Hill, and UNC-Charlotte. PreMiEr’s mission is to improve the health of people within the built environment through manipulation of indoor microbiomes.
This event will provide Gillings students the opportunity to network with Gillings alumni & employers. We hope Gillings students will put into practice networking skills & make meaningful connections at the event. This event will also provide all attendees the opportunity for a free professional headshot, hors d'oeuvres, & more. Professional dress is recommended. Registration... Read more »
Gillings PUBH 784 class will provide six booths at this year’s Expo. One booth will be featured in the Small Science Tent engaging young community members about the importance of nurturing gut health. Other booths will cover topics that include: health benefits of nature therapy; adolescent substance use; outdoor equity; food insecurity. Contact Lori Evarts... Read more »
