Pauline Mendola, chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, School of Public Health and Health Professions, was honored recently with the Distinguished Service Award from the American College of Epidemiology (ACE). This prestigious award recognizes Mendola’s exceptional contributions and dedication to the organization; the recipient is chosen by the group’s executive committee.
A paper published today explains why there needs to be a shift in cannabis policies to a public health approach as opposed to the prevailing, more punitive approach that pushes abstinence instead of public education.
Gary Giovino, PhD, SUNY Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Community Health and Health Behavior, will be recognized on Thurs., Oct. 17, with the Distinguished Alumni Award for the School of Public Health and Health Professions.
Yohane Phiri, PhD, a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, won first place at the 14th Annual Postdoctoral Scholars Research Symposium, hosted by UB's Graduate School's Office of Postdoctoral Scholars.
A series of workshops aims to help UB researchers navigate the uniquely complicated process of securing research funding from the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute.