https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usMon, 11 May 2026 20:42:43 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-researcher-represents-who-collaborating-center-at-global-forum-in-france.aspxThe USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) Dr. Mahmooda Khaliq Pasha recently joined global leaders in public health at the first-ever World Health Organization forum for Collaborating Centers in Lyon, France.Caitlin KeoughWed, 06 May 2026 00:27:30 COPH researcher represents WHO Collaborating Center at global forum in FranceThe USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) Dr. Mahmooda Khaliq Pasha recently joined global leaders in public health at the first-ever World Health Organization forum for Collaborating Centers in Lyon, France.The USF College of Public Health’s (COPH) Dr. Mahmooda Khaliq Pasha recently joined global leaders in public health at the first-ever World Health Organization forum for Collaborating Centers in Lyon, France.https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-researcher-represents-who-collaborating-center-at-global-forum-in-france.aspxCollege News,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health SciencesMahmooda Khaliq Pasha,Social Marketing,Who Collaborating Center for Social Marketing and Social Changehttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/h5n1-seasonal-flu.aspxAs potentially deadly avian influenza (H5N1) continues its global spread, moving from birds into mammals and in rare cases into humans, scientists are confronting a difficult reality. If a human pandemic emerges, vaccines designed specifically to protect people against H5N1 may not be ready in time.External ArticleFri, 01 May 2026 10:32:05 Could a seasonal flu shot help protect against bird flu? International study points to a surprising possibilityAs potentially deadly avian influenza (H5N1) continues its global spread, moving from birds into mammals and in rare cases into humans, scientists are confronting a difficult reality. If a human pandemic emerges, vaccines designed specifically to protect people against H5N1 may not be ready in time.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2026/h5n1-seasonal-flu.aspxGlobal - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Research and Innovation,Sten VermundGlobal Virus Network,National Taiwan University,Sten Vermundhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-community-shows-out-at-2026-usf-health-student-awards-ceremony.aspxStudents, faculty, staff and programs from the COPH were among those recognized for their leadership, service and impact during the 2026 USF Health Student Awards Ceremony, held April 22 at the Marshall Student Center.Caitlin KeoughMon, 27 Apr 2026 08:58:30 COPH community shows out at 2026 USF Health Student Awards CeremonyStudents, faculty, staff and programs from the COPH were among those recognized for their leadership, service and impact during the 2026 USF Health Student Awards Ceremony, held April 22 at the Marshall Student Center.awards on tablehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/coph-community-shows-out-at-2026-usf-health-student-awards-ceremony.aspxAwards and Honors,Community Health Sciences,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Student LifeActivist Lab,Ann Joyce,Christine McGuire-Wolfe,Covering Florida,Janice Zgibor,Karen Liller,Lifelong Learning Academy,Xonjenese Jacobshttps://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJPH.2025.308361It has been nearly 25 years since Al Sommer and Mohammed Akhter called for public health to become a profession and 20 years since that call was answered with the creation of the National Board of Public Health Examiners. Since the first Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam was offered in 2008, more than 14 000 people have earned a CPH, including those with and without public health degrees from all over the world.External ArticleTue, 21 Apr 2026 10:02:48 On the 20th Anniversary of the National Board of Public Health Examiners: It Is Long Past Time We Became a ProfessionIt has been nearly 25 years since Al Sommer and Mohammed Akhter called for public health to become a profession and 20 years since that call was answered with the creation of the National Board of Public Health Examiners. Since the first Certified in Public Health (CPH) exam was offered in 2008, more than 14 000 people have earned a CPH, including those with and without public health degrees from all over the world.The "THIS IS PUBLIC HEALTH" logo.https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJPH.2025.308361Alumni and Development,College News,Community Health Sciences,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health SciencesDonna Petersen,Jaime Corvinhttps://gvn.org/global-virus-network-annual-meeting-advances-a-science-driven-agenda-for-pandemic-preparedness/World-leading virologists highlight advances in antiviral therapeutics, artificial intelligence, immunology, and global surveillance shaping how future pandemics may be detected and controlled.External ArticleThu, 09 Apr 2026 13:02:06 Global Virus Network Meeting Advances a Science-Driven Agenda for Pandemic PreparednessWorld-leading virologists highlight advances in antiviral therapeutics, artificial intelligence, immunology, and global surveillance shaping how future pandemics may be detected and controlled.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://gvn.org/global-virus-network-annual-meeting-advances-a-science-driven-agenda-for-pandemic-preparedness/Global - Environmental - Genomic Health SciencesGlobal Virus Networkhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-team-joins-national-competition-to-improve-health-care-for-colorectal-cancer.aspxStudents from the University of South Florida’s College of Public Health (COPH) and Taneja College of Pharmacy (TCOP) are developing novel, interdisciplinary approaches in the screening, treatment and survivorship of a cancer that kills more than 55,000 people each year in the United States.Kurt LoftThu, 09 Apr 2026 11:57:38 USF team joins national competition to improve health care for colorectal cancerStudents from the University of South Florida’s College of Public Health (COPH) and Taneja College of Pharmacy (TCOP) are developing novel, interdisciplinary approaches in the screening, treatment and survivorship of a cancer that kills more than 55,000 people each year in the United States.The USF CLARION team,https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-team-joins-national-competition-to-improve-health-care-for-colorectal-cancer.aspxGlobal - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Health Policy and Systems Management,Student LifeChristine McGuire-Wolfe,Rays H.J. Jianghttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/award-winning-community-air-monitoring-network-hosted-annual-summit-in-tampa.aspxA community-based air quality monitoring project led by the USF College of Public Health’s Dr. Amy Stuart continued its momentum this month with its annual community summit following recent statewide recognition for its grassroots approach to environmental planning and public health.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:23:33 Award-winning community air monitoring network hosted annual summit in TampaA community-based air quality monitoring project led by the USF College of Public Health’s Dr. Amy Stuart continued its momentum this month with its annual community summit following recent statewide recognition for its grassroots approach to environmental planning and public health. Dr. Amy Stuart (right) showing how the air monitors work to residents. (Photo courtesy of CAMN)https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/award-winning-community-air-monitoring-network-hosted-annual-summit-in-tampa.aspxCommunity Health Sciences,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health SciencesAmy Stuarthttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/vaccine-research-team-joins-the-coph.aspxA vaccine research team specializing in antibody-mediated immunity and infectious disease prevention has joined the USF College of Public Health, strengthening the college’s work in global health and translational immunology.Caitlin KeoughMon, 23 Feb 2026 15:02:58 Vaccine research team joins the COPHA vaccine research team specializing in antibody-mediated immunity and infectious disease prevention has joined the USF College of Public Health, strengthening the college’s work in global health and translational immunology.virushttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/vaccine-research-team-joins-the-coph.aspxCollege News,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health SciencesNoah Satherhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/public-health-is-in-the-air.aspxBorn and raised in Tallahassee, Fla., David Krause’s journey to USF’s College of Public Health has been shaped by military service, scientific curiosity and a career-long focus on protecting people from hazards they often can’t see.Liz Bannon, College of Public HealthFri, 06 Feb 2026 09:43:01 Public health is in the airBorn and raised in Tallahassee, Fla., David Krause’s journey to USF’s College of Public Health has been shaped by military service, scientific curiosity and a career-long focus on protecting people from hazards they often can’t see.David Krause smiling in front of a blank wall.https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/public-health-is-in-the-air.aspxAlumni and Development,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Scienceshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-pair-recognized-for-fight-against-infectious-disease.aspxTwo University of South Florida faculty members have received prestigious honors and subsequent kudos from an international community of scientists for their work in the fight against infectious disease.Kurt LoftThu, 05 Feb 2026 10:22:59 USF pair recognized for fight against infectious diseaseTwo University of South Florida faculty members have received prestigious honors and subsequent kudos from an international community of scientists for their work in the fight against infectious disease.Dr. Sten Vermund speaking at the ASTMH conference.https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-pair-recognized-for-fight-against-infectious-disease.aspxGlobal - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Research and Innovation,Sten Vermundhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/nolan-kimball-to-retire-after-more-than-26-years-of-service-to-usf-college-of-public-health.aspxNolan Kimball recently retired from the University of South Florida College of Public Health (COPH), marking the start of a new chapter following a career devoted to supporting faculty, strengthening academic operations and continuing her family’s long affiliation with USF.Caitlin KeoughMon, 26 Jan 2026 15:30:10 Nolan Kimball concludes her COPH career, opens a new chapterNolan Kimball recently retired from the University of South Florida College of Public Health (COPH), marking the start of a new chapter following a career devoted to supporting faculty, strengthening academic operations and continuing her family’s long affiliation with USF.Nolan Kimball sitting at her desk in the COPH.https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/nolan-kimball-to-retire-after-more-than-26-years-of-service-to-usf-college-of-public-health.aspxCollege News,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Scienceshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-team-to-publish-new-paper-on-human-impact-of-ancient-scourge.aspx“A plague is upon us’’ must have been a common phrase in ancient Jordan, where countless people perished from a mysterious malady that would shape both a society and an era of civilization.Kurt LoftFri, 16 Jan 2026 15:11:52 USF team publishes new paper on human impact of ancient scourge“A plague is upon us’’ must have been a common phrase in ancient Jordan, where countless people perished from a mysterious malady that would shape both a society and an era of civilization.A headshot of Dr. Rays H. Y. Jiang.https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-team-to-publish-new-paper-on-human-impact-of-ancient-scourge.aspxGlobal - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Research and InnovationRays H.J. Jiang,Swamy Adapa