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Collaboratively Work to Improve Public Health
11/1/21

Engage with faculty across UB and with our community partners as you make your impact on public health locally and beyond.

  • 7/9/20 Learn more about our research
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Individualized Academic Offerings
8/21/12

Thrive in a degree program that fosters your academic interests and unique career objectives.

  • 1/10/22 Explore our degree programs
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Individualized Online MPH Degree
11/1/21

Take the next step towards your career goals with an in-demand MPH degree.

  • 8/1/22 Program Requirements and Curriculum
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Partner with Faculty Mentors
8/21/12

Work alongside our faculty of renowned public health educators and researchers as you discover new ideas, skills and research methods. 

  • 5/25/22 Learn about our faculty
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SPHHP News

  • 8/4/22 UB students provide nutrition counseling at Jefferson Ave. Tops
  • 8/2/22 The importance of lifestyle medicine in disease prevention
  • 8/1/22 AAMC awards UB national grant to teach health sciences students how to tackle, overcome medical disinformation
  • 7/25/22 Media Advisory: UB, state officials hosting cannabis conversation July 28
  • 7/15/22 Heat illness expert urges caution for most vulnerable
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Our Alumni

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  • Ashish Arora.
    “I had never imagined myself being part of such a diverse group of students working and studying together to improve the health of this nation."
    8/28/19

    Ashish Arora, MPH

  • Katelyn Benson.
    "The best things about the program by far were the amazing mentors and the transformational opportunities I have had."
    12/14/18

    Katelyn Benson, MPH

  • Victoria Hall.
    "Many volunteer, research assistant and internship positions were readily available to students seeking opportunities for professional development."
    2/18/21

    Victoria Hall, MPH '13 Community Health and Health Behavior

  • Meredith Eggert.
    “I chose to attend UB because of the cutting-edge research opportunities that are available to students."
    12/14/18

    Meredith Eggert, MPH

  • Erin Walsh.
    "My UB experience provided me with the knowledge and skills that I needed to pursue the academic career of my dreams.”
    12/14/18

    Erin Ellis, PhD

  • John Gaeddert.
    “The school's ties to the WNY community provided opportunities to make connections that helped me both during and after graduate school.”
    3/17/20

    John Gaeddert, MPH

  • Christine Kemp standing in front of a bookcase full of books.
    "Through the field training experience, I was able to gain a much clearer picture of what I wanted to do with my degree."
    12/16/19

    Christine Kemp, MPH

  • Aminah Mcbryde.
    "I love the diversity in the people I met, the friends I made, and the many different experiences and opportunities that I had through UB."
    12/14/18

    Aminah Mcbryde, MPH

  • Phil Smith.
    “The quality of mentorship, opportunities to conduct cutting-edge research and the emphasis on career preparedness were outstanding.”
    8/11/21

    Phil Smith, PhD, MS

  • Alex Ruch.
    “The school offers a lot of courses that focus on putting theory and research into evidence-based practice."
    12/14/18

    Alex Ruch, MPH

  • Rachel Hoopsick.
    "With varying areas of expertise and disciplines, PhD students receive holistic training with respect to community health."
    2/12/21

    Rachel Hoopsick, PhD '20
    Community Health and Health Behavior

  • Miranda Bosse.
    Q&A with Miranda Bosse, MPH/MSW alumni
    9/29/21
    The MPH program at UB allowed me to expand upon my foundational knowledge of public health through analysis of topics such as social determinants of health and health disparities, human behavior, U.S. health care policy and infrastructure, and research and data analysis of intersectional topics.
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Academic Highlights

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    Pursue an MPH with our Online Individualized Program
    3/29/21

    Advance your career in the growing field of public health. Built from the ground up to take full advantage of online learning, our program is perfect for professionals who want to take their career to the next level.

    • 3/23/21 Requirements and Courses
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    Micro-credential for Strategies for Eliminating Health Inequities
    2/11/21

    The courses in this micro-credential help you gain content expertise on the origins of health inequities and tools for intervening to eliminate disparities.

    • 8/3/22 Learn about requirements and how to apply

Current Research

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    Assessment of Knowledge and Attitudes toward Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) among Future Health Professionals
    12/13/19
    In the last decade, the HIV prevention field has witnessed a distinct shift, with emphasis on biomedical strategies to supplement behavioral interventions. One of these approaches is the use of preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), co-formulated antiretroviral medications taken to reduce the risk of HIV infection.
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    CARE Study
    12/12/19
    The main goal of the CARE Study is to understand who parents/caregivers of pediatric cancer patients turn to for social support and how their support experiences shape family outcomes.
  • PrEP symbol on digital screen.
    HIV Testing and PrEP Uptake Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men
    11/26/19
    This study will explore social and behavioral determinants of HIV testing and uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among young men who have sex with men in Western New York.
  • Behavioral Health Data Analytics Collaborative
    8/1/22
  • Red blocks with the words HIV and AIDS.
    Understanding Factors Influencing Treatment Outcomes Among People Living with HIV
    11/10/20
    This project explores the relationship between factors that may influence treatment outcomes among people living with HIV in Western New York.
  • Operation Safety logo.
    Operation: SAFETY (Soldiers and Families Excelling Through the Years)
    12/5/19
    Operation: SAFETY is a longitudinal research study which will examine the health and well-being of U.S. Army Reserve/National Guard Soldiers and their partners.
  • PrEP symbol on digital screen.
    Using a Social Ecological Model to Facilitate Adoption of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
    11/26/19
    To maximize its prevention potential, the public health impact of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) requires an approach that will lead to: 1) large-scale adoption among eligible populations and 2) identification of current gaps among prescribers. 
  • Alcoholic addict. Man near the table with alcohol and a glass.
    Alcohol, Self-Control and Intimate Partner Aggression
    3/1/22
    Researchers will examine the impact of alcohol and fluctuating levels of self-control on incidents of intimate partner aggression.
  • Health Evaluation of the Results of Opioid Intervention Court logo.
    Health Evaluation of the Results of Opioid Intervention Court (HEROIC)
    12/14/20
    A research study that will compare participant outcomes for an opioid intervention court versus traditional drug court. 
  • Three rolled cigarettes.
    Personal factors, product characteristics, and changes in biomarkers of exposure among cigarette smokers who switch to noncombustible tobacco products
    8/3/22
    Researchers will examine factors associated with transitioning from cigarettes to noncombustible tobacco products, like smokeless tobacco and electronic cigarettes. 
  • Veggie Van Mobile Market logo.
    Veggie Van
    12/5/19
    The Veggie Van study is a research evaluation of mobile markets to determine if they can increase access to healthy food and is designed to help understand the best strategies for running mobile produce markets. The Veggie Van Study team works with partner organizations in several states to start or expand mobile produce market programs and evaluate their impact on lower-income and underserved communities.
  • Cancer cells, 3d illustration.
    Don't Know Responses to Risk Perception Questions: Identifying Mechanisms and Solutions
    11/26/19
    We are identifying why people are uncertain about their risk for common illnesses (e.g., colon cancer, diabetes) and ways to reduce this uncertainty.
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