https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usSun, 14 Jun 2026 18:37:36 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-researchers-take-the-mystery-out-of-interpreting-technical-language.aspxStudents and faculty at the COPH are well trained to read and interpret scientific research, no matter how rigorous it might be. But many of the clinicians and health care providers they work with can find it daunting to navigate the methods and statistical language of academic papers. That’s why researchers are working to make scientific communication more accessible.Kurt LoftMon, 18 May 2026 13:21:18 In virtual course, USF researchers take the mystery out of interpreting technical languageStudents and faculty at the COPH are well trained to read and interpret scientific research, no matter how rigorous it might be. But many of the clinicians and health care providers they work with can find it daunting to navigate the methods and statistical language of academic papers. That’s why researchers are working to make scientific communication more accessible.statisticshttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-researchers-take-the-mystery-out-of-interpreting-technical-language.aspxEpidemiology,Research and InnovationJason Salemi,Jean Paul Tannerhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-researchers-shed-new-light-on-recurring-birth-defects-in-families.aspxIf you have a child born with a birth defect, what are the chances it will happen again with your next baby?Kurt LoftTue, 05 May 2026 13:14:18 USF researchers shed new light on recurring birth defects in familiesIf you have a child born with a birth defect, what are the chances it will happen again with your next baby?A couple's hands holding up ultrasound scans.https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2026/usf-researchers-shed-new-light-on-recurring-birth-defects-in-families.aspxCommunity Health Sciences,Epidemiology,Research and InnovationAdvanced Practice Leadership,Genetic Counseling,Jason Salemi,Jean Paul Tanner,Russell Kirbyhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/usf-epidemiologist-dr-jason-salemi-honored-for-excellence-in-mentorship.aspxDr. Jason Salemi has been recognized with the Outstanding Mentorship Award from the American College of Epidemiology. The national award honors epidemiologists who demonstrate exceptional commitment to guiding and supporting the next generation of professionals in the field.Caitlin KeoughFri, 10 Oct 2025 00:45:32 USF epidemiologist Dr. Jason Salemi honored for excellence in mentorshipDr. Jason Salemi has been recognized with the Outstanding Mentorship Award from the American College of Epidemiology. The national award honors epidemiologists who demonstrate exceptional commitment to guiding and supporting the next generation of professionals in the field.manhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/usf-epidemiologist-dr-jason-salemi-honored-for-excellence-in-mentorship.aspxAwards and Honors,EpidemiologyJason Salemihttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/excellence-in-teaching-2025.aspxDrs. Joe Bohn and Jason Salemi were honored with the prestigious COPH Excellence in Teaching Award by the Public Health Student Association during the college’s National Public Health Week ceremony. The award recognizes faculty members who have made significant contributions to student development and the quality of education within their department and the college.Caitlin KeoughFri, 11 Apr 2025 10:46:55 Drs. Joe Bohn and Jason Salemi recognized with COPH Excellence in Teaching AwardDrs. Joe Bohn and Jason Salemi were honored with the prestigious COPH Excellence in Teaching Award by the Public Health Student Association during the college’s National Public Health Week ceremony. The award recognizes faculty members who have made significant contributions to student development and the quality of education within their department and the college.two menhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/excellence-in-teaching-2025.aspxAwards and Honors,Community Health Sciences,EpidemiologyExcellence in Teaching Award,Jason Salemi,Joe Bohn,NPHW,PHSAhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/coph-departments.aspxFollowing months of planning and extensive faculty collaboration, the COPH received unanimous approval from the USF Faculty Senate to reorganize and reestablish its academic departments. This significant achievement marks a new chapter in the college’s commitment to excellence in public health education, research and practice.Caitlin KeoughMon, 10 Feb 2025 08:13:14 COPH launches new departments to advance education and researchFollowing months of planning and extensive faculty collaboration, the COPH received unanimous approval from the USF Faculty Senate to reorganize and reestablish its academic departments. This significant achievement marks a new chapter in the college’s commitment to excellence in public health education, research and practice.college buildinghttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/coph-departments.aspxBiostatistics and Data Sciences,College News,Community Health Sciences,Epidemiology,Global - Environmental - Genomic Health Sciences,Health Policy and Systems ManagementAmy Stuart,Henian Chen,Jason Salemi,Karen Liller,Katherine Drabiakhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/skai-retirement.aspxAfter nearly three decades at the COPH, Dr. Skai Schwartz, associate professor, will retire this August. Schwartz, known for her expertise in both classical statistics and epidemiologic methods, has significantly contributed to the field through her research, teaching and mentorship.Caitlin KeoughMon, 12 Aug 2024 09:40:24 The COPH celebrates Dr. Skai Schwartz after 29 years of teachingAfter nearly three decades at the COPH, Dr. Skai Schwartz, associate professor, will retire this August. Schwartz, known for her expertise in both classical statistics and epidemiologic methods, has significantly contributed to the field through her research, teaching and mentorship.large group dressed in formal wearhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/skai-retirement.aspxCollege NewsEpidemiology,Jane Lundh,Jason Salemi,Skai Schwartzhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/sper.aspxDr. Russell Kirby has received the Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research’s Mentoring Award.Caitlin KeoughMon, 22 Jul 2024 08:00:15 Dr. Russell Kirby honored with prestigious mentoring awardDr. Russell Kirby has received the Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research’s Mentoring Award.man wearing multi-colored tiehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/sper.aspxAwards and HonorsJason Salemi,Russell Kirbyhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/barry.aspxDr. 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.Donna CampisanoMon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 One postdoc’s journey from MCH fellowship to the CDCDr. 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.Woman in green standing in front of research posterhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/barry.aspxAwards and Honors,College NewsCDC,Cheryl Vamos,Chighaf Bakour,Fellowship,Injury Control Research Center,Jason Salemi,Maternal and Child Health,Megan Barry,PhD,Postdoctoral,William Sappenfield