Rice named assistant dean for master’s degree programs at the Gillings School
February 1, 2021 Dr. Dana Rice, assistant professor in the Public Health Leadership Program, has been appointed to the position of assistant dean of master’s degree programs.
Study finds no negative economic impact from Chilean food labeling and advertising law
January 26, 2021 New research from the Global Food Research Program at UNC-Chapel Hill finds that the food and beverage sector in Chile did not face significant job losses or wage decreases 18 months after implementation of its food labeling and advertising law.
READDI, not reactive
January 21, 2021 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists at UNC teamed up to create the Rapidly Emerging Antiviral Drug Discovery Initiative (READDI) to not only combat SARS-CoV-2 but also future viral outbreaks.
Messaging on COVID-19, smoking and vaping link may discourage cigarette use
January 20, 2021 Messages that link COVID-19 to smoking may be effective in discouraging cigarette use, according to a study from health behavior researchers at UNC.
Addressing pandemic problems
January 19, 2021 While COVID-19 has shaken the world, it has also pushed society to be more innovative and creative — two attributes that have been essential to the success of researchers at UNC. Carolina students, faculty and staff are engaged in an abundance of projects, making UNC the most cited university in the United States for coronavirus research.
Alumnus named Chatham County health director
January 19, 2021 Gillings School alumnus Mike Zelek was named Chatham County health director in late November 2020.
Five Gillings student selected to receive 2021 Impact Award, Horizon Award for research benefiting North Carolina
January 15, 2021 Five students from the Gillings School are among sixteen UNC graduate students and recent graduate alumni who have been selected to receive The Graduate School’s 2021 Impact Awards and Horizon Awards.
Gillings experts partner with Hope Renovations and M.T. Copeland to develop COVID-19 safety training for construction sites
January 14, 2021 Gillings experts at the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Center collaborated with Hope Renovations and M.T. Copeland to create two virtual training resources that can help workers in the construction industry protect themselves and their worksites from COVID-19.
PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center at UNC Gillings School redesignated for 4 more years
January 13, 2021 The Department of Maternal and Child Health at the UNC Gillings School has been the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Collaborating Center for Research Evidence for Sexual and Reproductive Health since 2008. In fall 2020, it was redesignated as such for the third time.
Positive messaging could play a key role in increasing COVID-19 mask compliance
January 13, 2021 Experts from the Gillings School and the Hussman School at UNC have published a new study suggesting that positive messages could be critical to increasing the use of face coverings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
