From the Dean

In this issue, we’re spotlighting groundbreaking work addressing one of our most pressing public health challenges: food security. The cover story, Feeding the Future: How UB Researchers Are Growing Paths to Food Security, delves into the innovative efforts of our faculty and students to ensure access to nutritious food—locally and nationwide. From the transformative Veggie Van program to campus initiatives like free farm stands, our researchers are leading the way in reshaping how communities and institutions address hunger.

Beyond the cover, this issue highlights many of our school’s proud accomplishments and meaningful initiatives. You’ll find stories about a program mentoring undergraduate public health students of color, leadership at our new Center for Climate Change and Health Equity, and award-winning faculty research into topics ranging from alcohol-related health risks to data-driven approaches to health challenges. We also celebrate our alumni’s achievements, such as Nkume Sobe’s inspiring work improving physical therapy care for seniors, and recognize the exceptional students and faculty who are shaping the future of public health.

Thank you for joining us in exploring these stories. Together, we’re advancing health and making an impact.

Warm regards.

Jean Wactawski-Wende, PhD
Dean and SUNY Distinguished Professor