https://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/Recent posts from Public Health Newsen-usMon, 09 Mar 2026 13:56:46 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/doctoral-student-david-ajayi-awarded-research-grant-on-aphasia-study.aspxSponsored by the National Aphasia Association (NAA) and the Academy of Aphasia, the award recognizes David Ajayi's research for its potential to advance communication outcomes and enhance the quality of life for individuals living with aphasia.External ArticleFri, 10 Oct 2025 14:03:01 Doctoral student David Ajayi wins national grant for aphasia researchSponsored by the National Aphasia Association (NAA) and the Academy of Aphasia, the award recognizes David Ajayi's research for its potential to advance communication outcomes and enhance the quality of life for individuals living with aphasia.manhttps://www.usf.edu/cbcs/news/2025/doctoral-student-david-ajayi-awarded-research-grant-on-aphasia-study.aspxAwards and Honors,Student LifeAmy Alman,Sten Vermundhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/coph-honors-655-years-of-service-and-bids-farewell-to-two-beloved-retirees.aspxThe COPH celebrated more than just years of service at its 2024–2025 Length of Service Awards ceremony, it honored a legacy of dedication, innovation and community impact that spans four decades. The event marked a meaningful moment in the college’s 40th anniversary year, highlighting the people whose contributions have shaped its past and continue to inspire its future.Caitlin KeoughFri, 20 Jun 2025 00:28:40 COPH honors 655 years of service and bids farewell to two beloved retireesThe COPH celebrated more than just years of service at its 2024–2025 Length of Service Awards ceremony, it honored a legacy of dedication, innovation and community impact that spans four decades. The event marked a meaningful moment in the college’s 40th anniversary year, highlighting the people whose contributions have shaped its past and continue to inspire its future.a man and womanhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/coph-honors-655-years-of-service-and-bids-farewell-to-two-beloved-retirees.aspxAwards and HonorsActivist Lab,Jay Wolfson,Kay White,Sten Vermund,Thomas Bernard,donna haiduven,etienne pracht,ray harbinson,sandy millerhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/gvn-issues-urgent-call-on-h5n1.aspxThe Global Virus Network published a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, calling on world governments to address the threat by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.External ArticleMon, 12 May 2025 09:35:48 USF-headquartered Global Virus Network issues urgent call on rising threat of H5N1 bird fluThe Global Virus Network published a comprehensive analysis of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, calling on world governments to address the threat by enhancing surveillance, implementing biosecurity measures and preparing for potential human-to-human transmission.person with a chickenhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/gvn-issues-urgent-call-on-h5n1.aspxResearch and Innovation,Sten VermundSten Vermundhttps://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/h5n1-update.aspxExperts from USF Health and the Global Virus Network discuss the current avian influenza outbreak in poultry, dairy cattle and wild birds.External ArticleWed, 22 Jan 2025 16:01:25 H5N1: How worried should we be?Experts from USF Health and the Global Virus Network discuss the current avian influenza outbreak in poultry, dairy cattle and wild birds.h5n1https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2025/h5n1-update.aspxResearch and Innovation,Sten VermundSten Vermundhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/welcomedean.aspxAs Dr. Sten Vermund, MD, PhD, takes over this month as the new dean of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), he brings more than deep experience in infectious disease epidemiology and prevention. The whirlwind of global change in disease, climate, technology, politics and economies is reshaping the future of health and exposing new challenges that he believes should be confronted head on.KURT LOFTFri, 10 Jan 2025 16:08:59 New COPH dean embraces local and global challenges facing public healthAs Dr. Sten Vermund, MD, PhD, takes over this month as the new dean of USF’s College of Public Health (COPH), he brings more than deep experience in infectious disease epidemiology and prevention. The whirlwind of global change in disease, climate, technology, politics and economies is reshaping the future of health and exposing new challenges that he believes should be confronted head on.a headshot of a manhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2025/welcomedean.aspxCollege News,Sten VermundSten Vermundhttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/apha-2024.aspxFrom receiving awards to making presentations to attending a spirited reception, COPH students, faculty, staff and alumni left their mark on the annual American Public Health Association Meeting and Expo.Caitlin Keough and Elizabeth BannonFri, 08 Nov 2024 14:01:42 COPH shines at APHA, showcasing expertise, climate leadership and community spiritFrom receiving awards to making presentations to attending a spirited reception, COPH students, faculty, staff and alumni left their mark on the annual American Public Health Association Meeting and Expo.three people posing in a framehttps://www.usf.edu/health/public-health/news/2024/apha-2024.aspxCollege News,Sten VermundAPHA,Activist Lab,Donna Petersen,Jaime Corvin,Jay Wolfson,Karen Liller,Sten Vermund