epidemiology

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned 49 years of precedent in June when it ruled against federal abortion protections, creating an uncertain and ever-shifting legal environment for pregnant people and abortion care providers.

Meet Rosa Negash, a second-year MPH student in epidemiology, who explores some of the most important topics in public health today using her data management and analysis skills.

Meet Sharmake Diriye, a second-year MPH student in epidemiology, who combines his love for the Columbus-based Somali community he grew up in with a drive to diminish systemic barriers and improve health outcomes for all.

When Kaleb Masterson and Sanjana Duvvuri started a small research project for Tasleem Padamsee’s Daughter, Sister, Mother Project last spring semester, they knew they found an opportunity that matched their interests in gender and health equity.

Andreas Teferra, a fourth-year doctoral student in epidemiology, was studying nursing and epidemiology in Ethiopia and the Netherlands then came to Ohio State to pursue his research on health disparities among tobacco users.

Lamuel Bean, a first-year doctoral student in epidemiology, is a recent graduate of the college’s Master of Public Health program and recipient of the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholarship. Bean is passionate about using epidemiological approaches to reduce the burden of heart disease and its disproportionate effect on Black Americans.

The public health benefits of Ohio’s stay-at-home order in early 2020 went beyond slowing the spread of disease — the order also led to a 55% decrease in car crashes in the state, found a study led by epidemiology PhD student Li Li.

Bill Miller, professor of epidemiology and senior associate dean of research, was named the recipient of the American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association’s 2021 Achievement Award.

The ASTDA Achievement Award honors a mid-career individual who has made significant contributions toward the prevention, control and ultimate eradication of sexually transmitted infections — either through an outstanding body of work or a single major achievement in the field. 

During the three years Barento Taha spent working on his first film, he regularly found himself in spaces that pushed him outside his comfort zone. 

“I solely existed in this area where all I did was be quiet and learn from people,” said Taha, who studied neuroscience as an Ohio State undergraduate and graduated this May with a Master of Public Health (MPH).