UB Health Impact Winter 2021

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The official publication of the University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions, connecting alumni, colleagues, students, friends and the community.

From the Dean

Jean Wactawski Wende.

...within our country and in our school, movement is palpable, and this new year seems to be bringing some much-needed recognition, and importantly, change.

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Winter 2021 Edition

Trending at SPHHP

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$8.1 Million Contract Extends Women’s Health Initiative Work

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Public Health Programs Booming in Answer to Pandemic Needs

Inquiry and Scholarship

Michael LaMonte.

For Better Heart Health,
Studies Say Step to It

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Awarded Projects Range
from Opioid Addiction to
Maternal Obesity

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Update: SPHHP COVID-19
Work Continues

SPHHP in Depth

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Meaningful Action: SPHHP Takes On Issues of Diversity

Events

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Perry Lecturer Calls for “True Studies” of Racial Health Disparities

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COVID-19 Expert Jha Predicts 18-month Pandemic during Lee Lecture

Faculty Updates

Research, Honors and Awards

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Compassion Drives Research into Brain Injuries and Their Aftermath

Jim Lenker.

High Honors for
Rehab Science Faculty

Sarahmona Przybyla.

Przybyla receives Special Recognition Award from NYS Health Commissioner

Alumni in Focus

Andrew Korman, MPH.

Seeding Trust in a COVID-19 Vaccine

Student Connections

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Higher or Hotter?

Doctoral Candidate Searches for Ways to Get Used to Altitudes Quicker