“COVID really sparked [my interest in public health] because that was the first time I really saw how clear the health inequities were.” We're thrilled that Rotimi Kukoyi will major in health policy and management at the Gillings School!
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Today, Dr. Anthony Fauci reported “clear-cut evidence” that antiviral drug #remdesivir can shorten recovery time in #COVID19 patients. Remdesivir originated in the at .
. Barbara K. Rimer shares a statement on her blog about who makes #COVID19 decisions at #UNC, what the consequences have been and why it's time to take the off-ramp to a fully remote semester. mondaymorning.web.unc.edu/campus-decisio
In 2018, gave Destiny James a $50K scholarship during his "God's Plan" music video shoot. Now, she's graduating with a Master of Public Health from . We can't wait to see what she does next! 🎓
If you’ve gotten the impression that North Carolina is a hotbed of research and development to combat the #COVID19 #coronavirus — you are right. Nowhere is that more evident than at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 🔬 💊
Time Magazine has honored N.C. native and coronavirus vaccine researcher Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett () on their TIME100 Next list. "Her work will have a substantial impact on ending the worst respiratory-disease pandemic in more than 100 years." time.com/collection/tim
#Coronavirus is no joke, but good health communications are memorable. At , we're boosting #handwashing via good tunes. Did you know you can even generate infographics based on your favorite song lyrics? 🎶💧 washyourlyrics.com
Starting today, the #UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health will not require GRE scores on applications for the Master of Public Health degree — our largest program — or seven other master’s-level graduate programs.
Street drugs are changing rapidly and pose great risks to public health. Dr. believes that involving people who use drugs in his research is essential to truly understanding the issue.
We are very proud that has again tied for #2 school of #publichealth in the nation (and #1 *public* school of public health)! Rankings via (#BestGradSchools), excellence due entirely to faculty, students, staff, alumni & friends.❤️ sph.unc.edu/sph-news/us-ne
Chile was the first country to mandate front-of-package warning labels, restrict child-directed marketing & ban the sale in schools of all “high-in” food and beverages. The result? & colleagues found that sugary beverage purchases ⬇️ by 24%.
Meet the newest assistant professor in our Department of Health Behavior! says, "I want to specifically center Black Latin Americans and Latines in public health research to improve their (our) quality of life."
What exactly does #COVID19 do to a child's body? Many answers are still missing, but virologist Dr. Rachel Graham — a faculty member at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health — shares what we know so far.
With the news that #COVID19 is in North Carolina, we want to stress this fact: Soap is a *powerful* defense against infectious disease. Wash your hands often with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds. Read further in this thread for the science!
Increasing population, urbanization and economic growth are putting more and more pressure on urban water supply systems — and the effects of climate change only add to the challenges. Are inter-utility agreements the answer?
We love seeing Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett () in the news! Once a mentee of Dr. Ralph Baric (), she's now known nationwide as a co-developer of the Moderna vaccine—and she volunteers her time to talk about vaccine science with people of color.
Alcoholic drinks need stronger — and larger — warnings about #cancer risk, experts say. Current labels stress the dangers of drinking and driving, but nearly 70% of Americans don't realize beer, wine and liquor are linked to various forms of cancer.
Dr. will receive the 2021 Mid-Career Award in International Health from the American Association for his commitment to and creativity in advancing public health practice with an international focus. 🌎 Congratulations!
Geography plays an important role in public health. Dr. is co-author of two recent studies that identified potential disparities in wages, commute time and COVID-19 testing in New York and North Carolina. sph.unc.edu/sph-news/plane
Following up on today's announcement about the drug #remdesivir helping #COVID19 patients, drug researcher Ralph Baric will speak on at 10 p.m. ET.
We are saddened to share news of the passing of Dr. Steven Meshnick, a professor of epidemiology at our School. “Apart from being a stellar academician and good citizen, Steve was, above all, a mensch, a person of integrity and honor,” one colleague said.
We are honored to announce that Kizzmekia Corbett () will join the Gillings School and for a June 2 webinar on ensuring equitable access to #COVID19 treatment as it is developed. Register now! bit.ly/eee-registrati
These flags hang in Armfield Atrium, the space that connects every building at our School. Each flag represents one or more students from that country studying with us. The location is not a coincidence: International students are central to our school of GLOBAL public health. 🌏
CONGRATUALTIONS #UNC School of Medicine's Dr. Aziz Sancar - 2015 NOBEL PRIZE WINNER IN CHEMISTRY!!! #TARHEELPRIDE!!
Dr. Ralph Baric is newly inducted into the National Academy of Sciences — one of the highest distinctions for a scientist or engineer in the United States. The is known for visionary research on infectious viruses — particularly coronaviruses.
Do some foods really suppress appetite? Not in the long-term, says Dr. Martin Kohlmeier, because, "The body has mechanisms that defend weight viciously. From an evolutionary perspective, the biggest risk to humanity was starvation."
Moderna has released data supporting its strategy to develop a booster shot combining different versions of the #coronavirus. “At this point, we should at minimum be thinking about a bivalent #omicron booster,” says Dr. .
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Tired of COVID-19 infection maps? See where the top-100 institutions are in leading the research to beat the disease: (academic.microsoft.com/institutions/2, choose "Past 1-Year"):
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A few years ago, Dr. went to a COVID testing site and left with an idea that’s now helping prevent overdoses in North Carolina. Looking at the plastic test kit, he thought, “We should do the same thing with street drugs.” thewell.unc.edu/2023/06/27/dru
Are you interested in the latest COVID-19 science — but translated so it's easily understood? The new #UNC Gillings COVID-19 Dashboard provides local #COVID19 information in plain language to everyone living in North Carolina. gillingscovid19.unc.edu.
Alright 2020, we're off to a good start! Welcome, (soon-to-be) Dr. Planey! twitter.com/Arrianna_Plane
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Today, we at the Gillings School are deeply mourning the loss of Dr. Jo Anne Earp, a trailblazer in public health whose positive impact lives on in the hundreds of people she mentored. (1/2)
Congratulations to doctoral student Isabel Morgan! She will serve as a 2019-2020 fellow for the American Public Health Association’s maternal and child health section. "I am very excited about this opportunity and I look forward to strengthening my leadership skills," she said.
Scientists are hopeful that a new drug — called EIDD-2801 — could change the way doctors treat #COVID19. The antiviral shows promise in reducing lung damage, has finished testing in mice and will soon move to human clinical trials.
Natural immunity is *strengthened* by COVID-19 vaccination — not destroyed. This is a thread on why fact-checking is important. (1/11)
We're proud to share that is ranked No. 11 among global universities for our infectious disease research. What happens here makes a difference. usnews.com/education/best
Once again, is ranked the country's No. 1 public school of public health—and No. 2 overall. “While schools and programs compete on rankings, we are united in our commitment,” said . “Public health never has been more important.”
Congrats to Dr. ! One of his many #coronavirus papers is among the most-read articles on SARS-CoV-2 in 2020. Considering the volume of #COVID research that’s been produced in the last year, that’s quite an accomplishment. nature.com/collections/ba
This morning, our dean sent a powerful message that adds public health context to the toppling of Confederate statue 'Silent Sam.' mondaymorning.web.unc.edu/toppling-of-th
"For years, was an expert in a field you paid no attention to. Now, he's racing to find a #coronavirus cure. Think your job has gotten strange in the past month? Imagine being tasked with rescuing humanity from a #pandemic." gq.com/story/a-corona
For more than 25 years, Dr. Karin Yeatts has demonstrated her commitment to innovative scholarship and leadership at the Gillings School. We're thrilled to announce that selected her to receive their 2020 Teaching Excellence Award!
Dr. Ralph Baric () has spent his career studying infectious disease. His work includes remdesivir, the antiviral drug for patients hospitalized with #COVID19. Now, he's received 's Health Care Heroes Lifetime Achievement Award.
In the spirit of #InternationalWomensDay, we want to share incredible news: Dr. Stephanie Wheeler will lead 's new community outreach office, which will work to decrease #cancer inequities across North Carolina. sph.unc.edu/sph-news/wheel
We're thrilled to share that Dr. , associate dean for research at , has been honored for her work in the field of #nutrition with the Carla Smith Chamblee Distinguished Professorship! sph.unc.edu/sph-news/gordo
"I don’t like to use the word 'inevitable' because all of this is preventable. It’s just that prevention is harder and harder at this stage of the pandemic." Dr. speaks with TIME about how she's preparing for another winter #COVID surge.
Our refillable water bottle station had a milestone birthday! 🎉 This one station has now helped eliminate waste from more than 20,000 disposable plastic water bottles. 🚰 #HealthyPlanetHealthyPeople
Dr. is one of 10 postdoctoral researchers from underrepresented groups in science honored with Fred Hutch's fourth annual Dr. Eddie Méndez Award for outstanding research contributions. This is so well deserved!
This is what commencement looks like, by the way! Just endless pride and excitement for the endless potential of our graduates. ❤️
We're happy to announce that Dr. Shelley Golden, an associate professor at , is the new vice chair for academic affairs in our Department of Health Behavior.
🚨TONIGHT! Experts from will appear on two major news networks. 1) At 7 p.m., Dr. Myron Cohen will join during a piece on #COVID19 measures at university campuses reopening in the fall. cbsnews.com/60-minutes/
We are heartbroken about the tragic events of this weekend. Students, please know that your health and wellness are our top priorities. If you are suffering, we strongly encourage you to reach out to the resources below. (1/3)
Good news: Social distancing seems to be working in North Carolina. Researchers now think ~500 people will die from #COVID19 in the state, down from the more than 2,400 predicted just a week and a half ago.
"Members of an elite lab of virologists , their mission is to come up with a drug to treat the pathogen that has already infected over 90,000 people and killed more than 3,000." #COVID19
When faced with immunity blockades, says viral immunologist Dr. , “There’s a lot of real estate left in [the coronavirus] spike for the virus to continually evolve.”
Dr. Suzanne Maman, professor of health behavior , has been appointed our new associate dean for global health! 🌍 Colleagues call her the “complete” faculty member for her research, student mentoring, teaching and service.
We are delighted to welcome alumna Dr. back to campus as a member of our faculty!
We're so happy to welcome back graduate and Alumni Association Advisory Board Chair as a new assistant professor!
Dr. Jonathan Oberlander has been named editor of the Journal of Health Politics, Policy and Law (). The journal, established in 1976, covers #healthpolicy and health law as they relate to politics. Learn more about Oberlander's goals as editor:
We're sending our warmest welcomes to Dr. Taya Jackson Scott (), the new vice dean of ! We can't wait until you join us Jan. 27 and start sharing your knowledge. sph.unc.edu/sph-news/jacks
The announced a $12M award to support ethnic and racial minority communities disproportionately affected by the #pandemic. The award is run through , and Dr. Anissa Vines of is the principal investigator in North Carolina.
Black early-career researchers suffer racism, discrimination & significant barriers to professional development. student shares straightforward suggestions for how non-Black scientists can support Black students & colleagues.
Timothy Sheahan, a virologist studying #COVID19 , wishes he could keep pace w/ the growing torrent of scientific papers a/b the disease. But there are just too many—more than 4000 last week. “I’m not keeping up,” he says. “It’s impossible.” sciencemag.org/news/2020/05/s
Dr. Nancy Messonnier, an influential leader in public health at the CDC and, most recently, the executive director for Pandemic Prevention and Health Systems at the Skoll Foundation, has been appointed dean of , effective Sept. 1.
Today is #NationalSuperheroDay. We think it’s a fitting time to honor the superheroes at #UNC who are bravely fighting #COVID19 — from employees to all essential workers to our own researchers seeking a cure. We're proud and grateful for these #CarolinaHeroes!
Researchers and practitioners from every discipline are supporting the #CoronavirusPandemic response. From vaccine development to clinical trials; from feeding kids when schools close to evaluating Medicaid policies: THIS IS PUBLIC HEALTH.
🚨 Need a #COVID19 vaccine? Do you live close to UNC? Follow to get notified about unused day-end doses at the UNC Friday Center — no matter which group you are in. Read the full story here: newsobserver.com/news/coronavir
We're thrilled to see Dr. named a Hanna H. Gray Fellow by ! Learn more about his groundbreaking work examining the "quirks of the human immune system."
Once again, was ranked by peer leaders as the number one public school of public health in the United States — tied for number two overall. The 2023-2024 rankings were published April 25 by U.S. News and World Report.
Your nose is prime real estate for the #coronavirus. It’s where the infection settles first before traveling to the lungs, according to new research from . That’s why wearing a mask that covers your nose and mouth is so critical. 😷 thewell.unc.edu/2020/07/10/mas
Many mothers were shocked when they saw the bare shelves where the baby #formula was supposed to be. For medical anthropologist , the situation seemed almost inevitable—and provided an opportunity to discuss milk sharing. #BreastfeedingMonth sph.unc.edu/sph-news/durin
“Dr. Adimora is a tireless champion for people afflicted with HIV in North Carolina, the South, across the U.S. and globally,” Chancellor Guskiewicz said while presenting Adaora Adimora with the 2020 Thomas Jefferson Award.
Americans will soon be able to self-test at home to find out whether they have COVID-19, the flu or another common germ, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). On May 18, the FDA approved the first nonprescription test that can spot all three illnesses.
Edgar Villanueva, MHA, our 2022 Commencement speaker, is an award-winning author, activist and expert on issues of race, wealth and philanthropy. He holds two degrees from the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and is an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe.
We're happy to share that Dr. Melanie Studer, assistant professor of health policy and management, has been appointed our assistant dean of undergraduate degree programs!
Today is #WorldHealthDay. We want to thank the nurses, doctors and other health workers who are risking their own safety to care for strangers during these uncertain times. They are true #HealthHeroes.
Once again, was ranked by peer leaders as the No. 1 public school of public health in the U.S. — and tied for No. 2 overall. Check out the U.S. News rankings, released today! To be clear: It's because of our community that we're here. ❤️
You likely already know her, but her work bears repeating: Meet @SecMandyCohen, Tar Heel of the Year, adjunct professor and the face of #NC’s fight against COVID-19.
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In case you missed it: Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett () and Dr. Anthony Fauci are delivering UNC's 2021 Commencement address. (!!!!!) thewell.unc.edu/2021/03/05/two
We honor the life of Dr. Jo Anne Earp, professor emerita and past chair in our Department of Health Behavior. She was known for her fierceness and integrity, high impact research and incredible devotion to mentoring. Dr. Earp passed away on Nov. 18.
More Americans have been killed by #COVID19 than the 1918 flu. Experts — including our faculty member, Dr. , and our alumna, Dr. Lisa — explain why the U.S. is so vulnerable to new diseases despite our apparent strengths. theatlantic.com/health/archive
For the 4th year in a row #UNC #Gillings is the #1 PUBLIC School of Public Health for #NIH funding (and #3 overall)! sph.unc.edu/sph-news/gilli
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative () awarded $433,000 to the for equipment that will accelerate research related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, the new tools can test potentially lifesaving compounds 20 times faster.
In a new report for , Gillings/ researcher calls on governments and businesses to invest in family-friendly policies such as paid leave, support for #breastfeeding mothers, affordable childcare and the inclusion of child benefits.
At today's celebration of Barbara Rimer's 17-year tenure, she reminded us to be *passionately* public and to always lead with love. 💙
#UNC #Gillings predoctoral fellow Caitlin Murphy finds racial disparities in cancer treatment: bit.ly/1f0LILd
Shelter in place; avoid the Ambulatory Care Center (a building in the hospital/medical center at 102 Mason Farm Road).
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Emergency: Armed, dangerous person on or near campus. Go inside now; avoid windows. alertcarolina.unc.edu
Get to know Dr. Sharrelle Barber ()! As director of on Racism, Global Movements & Population Health Equity, this Gillings alum disrupts the status quo.
We're thrilled to see Dr. Cleo Samuel recognized as one of the ’40-under-40’ leaders in minority health! “My career in health care equity began 13 years ago, and my commitment to this work runs deep,” Dr. Samuel said. Read more about her research here: sph.unc.edu/sph-news/cleo-
UNC virologist has been working around the clock to develop treatments and vaccines for the novel coronavirus. In this Q&A, he discusses current projects, new discoveries and the challenges that come with studying a virus like SARS-CoV-2.
A “mensch” is “someone to admire and emulate, someone of noble character.” At a recent celebration, people used that word over and over to describe Dr. . mondaymorning.web.unc.edu/steve-meshnick
Dr. Anna Kahkoska from our Department of Nutrition has received a Healthy Longevity Catalyst Award from ! She will lead innovative research into how precision health can support people with Type 1 #diabetes.
We're thrilled to share that Dr. is the recipient of this year’s Gillings Faculty Award for Excellence in #HealthEquity Research! Her scholarship and practice around #breastfeeding/chestfeeding are informed by human rights-based approaches.
Great news! The N.C. Policy Collaboratory, based at #UNC, will receive $29 million to study the treatment, community testing and prevention of #COVID19. UNC has been on the forefront of #coronavirus research, in large part due to public health researchers.
The prevalence of #COVID19 in North Carolina prisons is 477% higher than among the state’s total population. That's why @_nikhil_rao_ and his team wrote a proposal calling on state agencies to intervene — and they won the COVID-19 Policy Hackathon! sph.unc.edu/sph-news/raos-
“Women need sustained support and care in the weeks following #birth. We can’t expect good outcomes if we leave them to muddle through for 42 days before seeing a women’s health care provider.” -- Dr. discusses care in the #FourthTrimester. sph.unc.edu/sph-news/new-p
Three cheers for biostatistician Dr. Michael R. Kosorok! He's been named president-elect of the Institute of Mathematical Statistics, a nonprofit organization that fosters the development of statistics and probability theories and applications.
Pres. Obama has nominated #UNC #Gillings dean Dr. Rimer to chair the President’s Cancer Panel: bit.ly/1MvOx53
