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One postdoc’s journey from MCH fellowship to the CDC

Dr. Megan Barry recently completed a postdoctoral MCH fellowship with the COPH. The fellowship is a two-year program on research pertaining to maternal/infant health, child/adolescent health, women’s health, sexual/reproductive health, family/community violence and unintentional injury.

January 29, 2024Awards & Honors, College News

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Controlling water-linked diseases in Africa

Dr. Ricardo Izurieta, a specialist in water- and vector-borne diseases and director of the college’s global communicable diseases program, spoke recently at a conference focused on water, environment and food safety.

January 29, 2024College News, Research & Innovation

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Nurses, PTSD and the COVID-19 pandemic

As part of his doctoral training, Santiago Hernandez Bojorge embarked on a research project examining the prevalence and risk factors for PTSD among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 29, 2024College News, Research & Innovation

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Dr. Donna Petersen retires as dean of COPH

Effective this month, Dr. Donna Petersen, the fourth dean of the USF College of Public Health, (COPH), will be retiring from her leadership role at the university after 19 years of extraordinary service.

January 8, 2024College News

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Captain Matthew Dooris’ career in the Coast Guard shaped by public health

USF College of Public Health (COPH) alumnus Captain Matthew Dooris just recently earned his Certification as a Protection Professional was also awarded his third Meritorious Service Medal by the U.S. Coast Guard in July 2022 .

January 8, 2024Alumni & Development, College News

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Examining the intersection between blood-alcohol levels and impaired driving

As part of her thesis project, USF College of Public Health undergraduate student Amira Elfeel performed a literature review of articles and government resources assessing variables related to traffic accidents and alcohol consumption. She specifically looked at the antegrade and retrograde estimation of blood alcohol impairment.

January 8, 2024College News, Research & Innovation

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How color guard helped one COPH alum perform beyond the field

Kylah Stubee said taking such an active role in color guard (she participated in both fall and winter seasons) gave her the time management skills she needed to succeed in college.

January 8, 2024Alumni & Development, College News, Student Life

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New year, new roles, new faces

The USF College of Public Health (COPH) is welcoming both veteran administrators and fresh faces to new roles in 2024.

January 8, 2024College News

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Florida Covering Kids & Families names COPH alum as new director

Dr. Xonjenese Jacobs, who received her DrPH degree from the USF College of Public Health (COPH) in 2022, has been named faculty administrator/director of Florida Covering Kids & Families (FL-CKF).

January 8, 2024College News, Community Engagement

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The COPH wishes four staffers a very happy retirement in the new year

The USF College of Public Health (COPH) is saying goodbye to four staffers as they head off into retirement in 2024.

December 18, 2023College News

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Bridging the health care gap

As an immigrant child who arrived in the United States from Mexico not knowing a word of English, USF College of Public Health (COPH) alumna Melody Schiaffino’s early years were marked by challenges and adaptability.

December 14, 2023Alumni & Development

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The COPH graduates 558 public health heroes

The USF College of Public Health (COPH) welcomed master’s and doctoral students to a graduation ceremony presented at the college to family, friends, students, faculty and staff on Dec. 8.

December 8, 2023College News, Student Life

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