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APHA 2019 a time to highlight research, connect and learn

PHILADELPHIA – The College of Public Health was well-represented – and recognized – at this month’s annual meeting of the American Public Health Association.

Many insured Americans go out of network, pay more for behavioral health despite parity laws

Study details high out-of-pocket costs

Study: no link between “extreme” personal grooming, STDs

Research contradicts previous reports

PUBHEHS 4330
Environmental Epigenetics

Epigenetics is an exciting and rapidly growing field of science, with increasing applications in molecular biology, epidemiology and environmental science. Epigenetics is the study of biological mechanisms that will influence exposed host gene expression without altering DNA sequences. Epigenetic patterns of individuals can change over time by different environmental influences that explain a link between nature and nurture. For example, how identical twins with the same genetically information show different susceptibilities to disease. One of the mechanisms is changes in DNA methylation. The course will provide a solid foundation in epigenetics and introduce the basic mechanisms of epigenetic control of gene expression, major laboratory methods and research applications of in molecular biology, epidemiology and the environmental sciences.

Prequisite(s): Biology 1113 or 1114 or permission of instructor

3 Credits PUBHEHS

Study: More behavioral health care linked to small drop in gun-related suicides

10% increase in workforce equals 1.2% decrease in suicide rate, researchers say

CPH alumnus Dr. John Licciardone '88 receives high distinction

Alumna studies link between maternal weight change and childhood obesity

(Left to right) Michael Bisesi, Margaret Murphy and Dean Amy Fairchild.

Margaret Murphy named 2019 CPH Employee of the Year

Instructional design coordinator Margaret Murphy, MEd, was named the 2019 College of Public Health Employee of the Year at a Staff Appreciation Lunch on Monday.

PUBHLTH 2010H
Honors Critical Issues in Global Public Health

Critical Issues Global Public Health presents global public health practice and research, examining the philosophy, purpose, history, organization, functions, tools, activities and results of public health practice at the global, national, state and local levels. GEL soc sci indivs and groups and diversity global studies course. GEN theme health and well-being course.

Prequisite(s): Honors standing or permission of instructor.

3 Credits PUBHLTH

PUBHEHS 7375
Quantitative Microbial Risk Analysis Modeling

This course will outline the fundamental sciences and their application in microbial risk modeling.

Prequisite(s): Graduate-level statistics or permission of instructor.