Doctoral student selected as RWJF Health Policy Research Scholar
September 26, 2017 Mya Roberson, epidemiology doctoral student, was one of 40 graduate students selected from across the U.S. to participate in the Health Policy Research Scholars program. The program, led by George Washington University, with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, prepares the next generation of public health leaders to tackle persistent health challenges by creating innovative solutions through their research.
Gillings Merit Scholars and Gillings Dissertation Awards announced
August 29, 2017 Seventeen students were selected as recipients of Gillings Merit Scholarships or Gillings Dissertation Awards for the 2017-2018 academic year. The award funds, established in 2010 to help the Gillings School recruit and support graduate students with exceptional promise and potential, were made possible through the $50 million Gillings gift and are administered through the Gillings School’s Research, Innovation and Global Solutions office.
Ribisl new chair for health behavior department
August 11, 2017 Dr. Kurt M. Ribisl has been named chair of the Gillings School’s Department of Health Behavior, effective July 1.
School leaders welcome new faculty members, announce promotions
July 27, 2017 This list includes new faculty members and faculty promotions for the period between December 2016 and June 2017.
Home test for HPV may be lifesaving for women who do not receive regular cervical cancer screenings
July 25, 2017 A new study, led by Dr. Jennifer Smith and published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Diseases, finds a convenient at-home test for human papillomavirus (HPV) to be a promising tool for preventing cervical cancer in underscreened women in the United States.
JAMA: UNC-Cal Poly online program improves weight loss after childbirth
June 20, 2017 According to a study co-authored by Dr. Deborah Tate, an internet-based weight loss program led to significant weight loss in low-income women during the year following pregnancy. Photo by Mark Stosberg.
Researchers call for transnational perspective to improve migrants’ health
May 23, 2017 In a systematic review of the literature, Gillings School researchers consider whether and how studies of migrants’ health practices and behaviors to date have considered the migrants’ transnationalism as a factor in those practices and behaviors.
Systematic review reveals reasons for mistrust linked to colorectal cancer screenings in African-Americans
May 17, 2017 A new article in the Journal of Community Health explores the current evidence linking medical mistrust to lower colorectal cancer screening rates in the African-American community.
Gillings School celebrates 77th commencement
May 13, 2017 Families and friends of 329 new Gillings School alumni gathered on May 13 to celebrate the School's 77th commencement. Aaron Williams, executive vice president for government relations and corporate communications at RTI International, delivered the commencement address.
Two master’s students awarded Winston Health Policy Fellowship
May 12, 2017 Master's students Jessica Broadus and Margot Schein were awarded funding from the David A. Winston Health Policy Fellowship. The award recognizes those students who have demonstrated potential to succeed in health policy at the state or federal level.
