The Minority Health Conference, the largest and longest-running student-led health conference in the country, aims to raise awareness around minority health and mobilize students, academics, and community members to take action for change. We are excited to announce this year’s theme: Bridging the Digital Divide: Leveraging Technology and Data. Register by February 14, 202 at... Read more »
The Department of Nutrition, in partnership with the Dean's Office at the Gillings School of Public Health, is holding a panel discussion titled "Global Food and Nutrition Security in the Context of Climate Crises and Conflicts." The panel discussion will have nutrition experts, researchers and humanitarian health practitioners and will highlight global food security and... Read more »
PhD candidate, Katie Grimes, will present her dissertation research titled, "Evidence-Based Prevention Programming in the United States Military: Validating Measures, Evaluating Effectiveness, and Exploring Factors Influencing Integration."
UndocuCarolina is a collaboration of UNC students, faculty, staff and community members working to increase visibility, support, and resources for members of the Carolina community living with the effects of undocumentation. View the flyer here!
Amy Mathers, MD, is Associate Professor of Medicine and Pathology, Associate Director of Clinical Microbiology, and Medical Director Antimicrobial Stewardship at UVA School of Medicine. Dr. Mather’s research focuses on the use of whole genome sequencing to explore the molecular epidemiology of mobile genetic elements associated with genes of drug resistance, clinical microbiology detection of... Read more »
Amy Mathers, MD, is Associate Professor of Medicine and Pathology, Associate Director of Clinical Microbiology, and Medical Director Antimicrobial Stewardship at UVA School of Medicine. Dr. Mather’s research focuses on the use of whole genome sequencing to explore the molecular epidemiology of mobile genetic elements associated with genes of drug resistance, clinical microbiology detection of carbapenem resistance,... Read more »
Please join us Wednesday, March 12, for the Total WellBeing Expo, Carolina’s annual employee event because where Tar Heels rise, wellness thrives! All staff and faculty are invited to Fetzer Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn about local wellness resources on a range of topics, including finance, fitness, nutrition, self-care and more. Enjoy activities... Read more »
How do we find healing in our own lives through movement? How do we incorporate movement into the work we do with patients and communities? These are good starting points for our practice in this webinar, where we will do some gentle movement, build community amongst those present, and explore the potential for healing through... Read more »
Join us for the first session of this three-part webinar series, where career services experts from schools and programs of public health across the nation will guide you through the process of identifying, understanding, and communicating the transferable skills you’ve developed through your public health training. From technical competencies to problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills,... Read more »
PhD candidate, Austin Waters, will present his dissertation research, titled "Queer, Sick, and Poor: Financial Burden among LGBTQ+ Cancer Survivors and Caregivers."
Join the UNC CFAR SBIS Core for a discussion with UNC School of Medicine and School of Public Health faculty addressing how they made the transition from global to local or vice versa and how they have managed the process both professionally and personally. First with our main speaker, Dr. Sarah Rutstein, and later with... Read more »
Eunice A. Okumu, MPH, is CFAR’s Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Core Manager. She provides consultations to HIV investigators on intervention design, survey development and programming, qualitative data collection methods and analysis, and results dissemination, with extensive project management and analysis experience, including practical hands-on research experience in Kenya and United States. Her passion for... Read more »
Please save the date for the March seminar on Tuesday, March 18th from 12pm-1pm. This seminar will be in the Pagano Conference Room, in the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Presenter: Mallory Ellingson, PhD, MPH. Title: Improving Provider Communication about HPV Vaccine. A Zoom option will be offered. More information will be provided soon. Please... Read more »
Reflection activities and encouraging messages to share with your peers. Snacks provided. View the event flyer
Write a card for UNC Children's Hospital and grab a cookie! View the flyer here.
Hear from Gillings epidemiology alums currently working in a variety of industries via our Alumni Career Interview Series. To register for these workshops, please visit UNC Events and click on “Select Sponsor” drop down menu and select UNC Gillings School
Check out the inaugural meeting of the Black Maternal Health book club. For the first discussion, they will be reading We Live for the We: The Political Power of Black Motherhood by Dani McClain. The book is available in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook formats, and can also be borrowed from the UNC Sloane Art Library... Read more »
Daniel T. Leung, MD, MSC, is a Professor of Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease) and the Dr. Thomas D. Rees and Natalie B. Rees Presidential Endowed Chair in Global Medicine at the University of Utah. A native of Hong Kong, Daniel received his BSc and MSc from the University of British Columbia, and an MD from... Read more »
This seminar introduces the foundational principles of Qi Gong, Taoism, and Five Element Chinese Medicine through a brief presentation. The experiential portion features a Five-Element flow, emphasizing breath, curiosity, and the practice of letting go. The session concludes with time for engagement and questions, allowing participants to deepen their understanding and connection to the practice.... Read more »
Join us for The Dean's Admitted Students Day Lecture: Building Toward a Healthier Future in North Carolina, featuring former NC Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kody Kinsley. This engaging discussion will highlight transformative healthcare initiatives, Medicaid expansion, and innovative policies shaping the future of public health in North Carolina.
This event is a collaboration between Gillings School Student Affairs & NC Division of Public Health that aims to create a welcoming space for students to hear and learn from public health professionals regarding their career experience in state government. This event is open to all Gillings students--please bring relevant questions to be answered in... Read more »
First time users, learn about taking the Clifton Strengths assessment and how to apply your talents toward your educational, career and personal goals. To register for these workshops, please visit UNC Events and click on “Select Sponsor” drop down menu and select UNC Gillings School
The Gillings Dialogue Facilitation Team – Heels for Healing and Reconciliation invites you to attend the first “Better Together Dialogue Series” discussion. The discussion topic this month is “The Current and Future State of Public Health” Please join them for this timely discussion topic as they collectively discuss the opportunities and challenges that may lie ahead... Read more »
Join us for our in-person informational session about joining our lactation consultant training program here at Gillings!
This Fireside Chat will feature three distinguished faculty members sharing their experiences and insights on real-world impact: Nabarun Dasgupta – Navigating the university system for translating research to practice Orlando Coronell – Translating university intellectual property into a start-up Amrita Bhowmick – Building public health digital products for online communities Don’t miss this opportunity to... Read more »
At this event, rural GME and teaching health center GME program leaders, technical assistance organizations, state office staff, policymakers, and other interested GME stakeholders will come together to share best practices and foster a collaborative understanding of how to optimize state GME funding and strategies to support rural and medically underserved communities across the US.... Read more »
About the speaker Dr. Carolyn M. Mazure is the Norma Weinberg Spungen and Joan Lebson Bildner Professor in Women’s Health Research, and Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology at the Yale School of Medicine. Most recently, Dr. Mazure was invited to serve as the Chair of the first-ever White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research. The... Read more »
There are many challenges to crafting policy decisions that lead to healthy microbiomes. Decisions about our collective built environments are distributed across actors and stakeholders, so it is often unclear where policies could be advanced. What is needed is a conceptual foundation that would support the strategic development of built environments that foster healthy microbiomes.... Read more »
Melinda Pettigrew, PhD, is Dean of the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. Her research focuses on the epidemiology of respiratory tract infections, the microbiome, and the One Health threat of antibiotic resistance. The bacterial pathogens that she studies asymptomatically colonize mucosal surfaces, such as the tissues that line the inside of the nose,... Read more »
A discussion led by Dean Nancy Messonnier, MD, Bryson Distinguished Professor in Public Health, and other Gillings School leaders. This event is student-focused with discussions centered around the current professional and academic public health landscape. Topics include: Executive orders Research data accessibility Practicum expectations and results Career support View the event flyer here!
The panel discussion with nutrition experts, researchers, and humanitarian health practitioners will highlight global food security and nutrition challenges of populations facing climate crises, wars, and conflicts and examine the role and impact of humanitarian interventions in complex emergencies and future crises. See the flyer for the list of speakers, event time and place with... Read more »
