Public Health Leadership Practice News

Gillings alum named founding dean of new College of Global Population Health

April 4, 2022
Dr. David Steeb was named dean of a school of public health in March 2022: the new College of Global Population Health, which the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis, Missouri established to advance its vision for health education and research with a global focus.

The Abstract: March 28, 2022

March 28, 2022
New research and honors for faculty in epidemiology and biostatistics and a memorial to epidemiology alumna Aliza Liebman.

Fernandez and Corbie-Smith author book highlighting vital role of community based change in achieving health equity

February 18, 2022
In a new book co-edited by UNC Gillings alum Dr. Claudia S.P. Fernandez and Dr. Giselle Corbie-Smith, healthcare experts from nurses to social workers present a way forward which represents a shift away from our fragmented and often judgmental approach to health.

Phares appointed chief scientific officer at National Pharmaceutical Council

January 25, 2022
The National Pharmaceutical Council named Dr. Sharon Phares as their new chief scientific officer. In this role, the UNC Gillings alum will direct strategy and oversee research related to policy issues relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.

The Abstract: January 10, 2022

January 10, 2022

Pharmacy students become public health advocates with Carolina dual degree program

January 3, 2022
The dual degree PharmD/MPH program prepares students to become health promoters and educators in their roles as pharmacists, one of the most accessible health care providers.

Mental health crisis among public health professionals requires urgent action

December 21, 2021
Public health workers are facing a mounting mental health crisis as they encounter prolonged challenges in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Responding to this crisis should be a top priority for public health leaders, according to a new article by Drs. John Wiesman and Ed Baker.

The Abstract: November 29, 2021

November 29, 2021

Checking in with COVID-19 Gillings Innovation Labs

November 24, 2021
Five of the COVID-19 research projects funded through a special round of Gillings Innovation Laboratory awards (GILs) have now been completed, and the two remaining are expected to wrap in early 2022. Their work has been critical in influencing local and global pandemic response efforts through policy, practice and community engagement.