Public Health Buckeyes
Biomedical informatics student aims to grow research potential
Melanie Chen, MS, Biomedical Informatics
Melanie Chen is fueled by a passion for genetic science
Doctoral student forging path in genomics research
Anna Eames Seffernick, PhD, Biostatistics
Anna Eames Seffernick's passions for math, science and improving clinical outcomes made biostatistics a great match for her.
Public health a perfect fit for this environmental public health student
Monica Shah, BSPH, Environmental Public Health
A Cleveland native, Monica Shah first learned of public health as a high schooler — and she hasn’t looked back.
‘One Health’ sparks BSPH student’s path in public health
John Gardner, BSPH, Environmental Public Health
A pre-med public health student, John Gardner has a clearer perspective how public health issues impact hospitals and the patients who receive care.
MPH student forging path in women’s cancer epidemiology
Jordyn Brown, MPH, Epidemiology
Lifelong Columbus resident, Jordyn Brown saw great opportunities close to home at Ohio State, earning her Bachelor of Science in Public Health in 2020. Brown's work as a Master of Public Health-Epidemiology student is focused on improving women’s health, and has plans to continue it in a PhD.
PhD student explores antibiotic resistance in Ohio, Brazil
Molly Mills, PhD, Environmental Public Health
Molly Mills, a PhD student specializing in environmental public health, is helping piece together clues to mitigate the global antibiotic resistance crisis through her work with professor of Environmental Health Sciences Jiyoung Lee.
BSPH student uses advocacy to improve social, health equity
Neha Checka, BSPH, Public Health Sociology
BSPH student Neha Checka is passionate about social and health equity. Through her advocacy and volunteer work she has witnessed the impact of health care disparities and was drawn to public health to make a difference in health policy that can result in improvements in equity and access to health care for underprivileged populations.
PhD student explores link between tobacco use, health care access
Andreas Teferra, PhD, Epidemiology
Andreas found Ohio State to be a great fit for his research interests in tobacco use and regulation. Its diverse student body, access to abundant resources and location in a vibrant, multicultural city were icing on the cake.
