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USF trio makes impact at public health symposium
Being safe from environmental risk is essential to our society, and three students from USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) want to keep people focused on their personal well-being.
June 9, 2025Research and Innovation

Not all heroes wear scrubs: Meet the industrial hygienist keeping us safe
Dr. Jason Garcia’s journey to a career in public health at USF’s College of Public Health (COPH) didn’t begin in a lecture hall. It began at his first job as a microbiologist witha Nestlé plant, shortly after earning his undergraduate degree in biology from Florida Gulf Coast University. His role was to ensure that no chemical, biological or physical hazards contaminated the food supply. As he worked to prevent recalls and outbreaks, which have the potential to become serious public health crises, he realized that his efforts had a name: public health.
June 9, 2025Alumni and Development